for the children, and how these considered risks and open ended relationships based on mutual experiences that allow children – trust, acceptance and respect to develop skills at their own – are of benefit to the child as a pace. We encourage children to whole. become curious and inquisitive learners, where they learn to collaborate, cooperate and We believe that each child is unique. negotiate with both their peers Each child brings a diverse and educators. We believe in a collaborative curriculum that range of experiences, perspectives, expectations, reflects: the interests of the knowledge and skills, all of child; includes family input; which contributes to their knowledge of the educators and intentional teaching moments; learning. We view children as strong, capable and resilient, and reflects what is happening each with the capacity to in the world around us. succeed. The rights of children, as well as their voices, hopes We believe the learning and dreams, are integral to our environment has great decision-making processes. We potential to inspire children. understand that children form We believe that innovative and an understanding of themselves stimulating learning spaces and their place in the world encourage collaboration, through their interactions with communication and exploration. others, and we support their We place value on the natural innate sense of wonder by environment and the beauty and encouraging them to be active creativity that it inspires. We participants in their own provide a beautiful outdoor learning. space with many natural elements, and believe that our indoor and outdoor spaces We believe is learning potential in all aspects of the promote the health and preschool day. wellbeing of our children and educators. We provide a flexible play based learning environment that allows children extended periods We believe that children will of unhurried time to explore, learn most effectively where experiment, make choices, take there is a high ratio of
for the children, and how these relationships – based on mutual trust, acceptance and respect – are of benefit to the child as a whole. We believe that each child is unique. Each child brings a diverse range of experiences, perspectives, expectations, knowledge and skills, all of which contributes to their learning. We view children as strong, capable and resilient, each with the capacity to succeed. The rights of children, as well as their voices, hopes and dreams, are integral to our decision-making processes. We understand that children form an understanding of themselves and their place in the world through their interactions with others, and we support their innate sense of wonder by encouraging them to be active participants in their own learning. We believe is learning potential in all aspects of the preschool day. We provide a flexible play based learning environment that allows children extended periods of unhurried time to explore, experiment, make choices, take considered risks and open ended experiences that allow children to develop skills at their own pace. We encourage children to become curious and inquisitive learners, where they learn to collaborate, cooperate and negotiate with both their peers and educators. We believe in a collaborative curriculum that reflects: the interests of the child; includes family input; knowledge of the educators and intentional teaching moments; and reflects what is happening in the world around us. We believe the learning environment has great potential to inspire children. We believe that innovative and stimulating learning spaces encourage collaboration, communication and exploration. We place value on the natural environment and the beauty and creativity that it inspires. We provide a beautiful outdoor space with many natural elements, and believe that our indoor and outdoor spaces promote the health and wellbeing of our children and educators. We believe that children will learn most effectively where there is a high ratio of
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