HALF DAY/FULL DAY PROGRAMME, YEAR ROUND

When children are acknowledged as active citizens of their community, with rights as free thinking individuals, educators facilitate the view that children know how to walk along the path of learning, thereby increasing their competence through their efforts. From as young as 18 months old, we focus on children’s growing desire to communicate and socialise with peers and educators. The environment acts as the third educator, providing endless possibilities for schematic play and the exchange of social intent between children. Children adjust easily to this new experience of coming to school when the process is treated with sensitivity – children become accustomed to a programme flow that is unhurried and gentle.

When children grow in their expressions of inquiry, contextual experiences of language, literacy and numeracy are integrated with artistic and social explorations of the world around them. The environment encourages extended exploration and problem-solving in small groups and access to a multitude of open-ended materials encourages problem-solving and decision-making through collaborative work with other children and educators as facilitators. The emergent curriculum benefits children as they make real-life connections through investigations assimilating current understanding and new experiences. Children are encouraged to examine different perspectives and experiences based on their strengths and interests. This motivates learning and helps develop a positive disposition towards lifelong learning.