The Kindy's Philosophy
To work in partnership with families and our community to provide a nurturing educational environment for children, and assist them to reach their fullest potential.
We believe that children who have positive experiences in the early years which are playful, joyful and stress-free, who are encouraged in a natural way to be creative, are supported to explore, experiment and solve problems and to develop caring relationships are more likely to help build a happy, caring and sustainable future society.
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As we Value Relationships, we:
provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure, and can develop caring relationships.
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listen and respond to children and families with warmth and genuine interest.
use positive language, focusing on both children’s and families’ strengths.
seek involvement of parents and families as much as possible in the curriculum and in decision-making.
help children to appreciate each other’s rights and feelings, individuality, strengths and interests, cultural beliefs and practices in order to create an inclusive environment for all.
encourage a positive connection with the community to promote within each child a sense of belonging and understanding of their local culture.
In designing an optimal Learning Environment, we
acknowledge that children learn most successfully through experiences that are interesting and meaningful to them, and celebrate their spontaneous learning.
provide a warm, welcoming and responsive atmosphere, which according to current brain research supports optimal ability to learn.
provide time, space, freedom and flexibility for children to play, develop friendships and follow their interests.
stimulate children’s thinking through a range of meaningful experiences that support the development of new concepts and a deeper understanding of their world.
collaborate with children and families.
celebrate the fact that individuals can be creative in different ways.
encourage children’s independence in order to develop feelings of competence and mastery of their environment.
foster an appreciation and wonder of the natural environment and practice sustainability.
ensure that it is clean, safe and well-maintained.
encourage in children the confidence to solve problems, test skills, make decisions and express their feelings and opinions.
engage a professional team of educators who are dedicated to nurturing children’s learning and wellbeing, committed to ongoing professional growth, and respectfully support parents in their parenting roles.