Holistic and Inclusive Approach
Innate Curiosity and Creativity
Our philosophy is underpinned by the view that each child is naturally creative, capable and inquisitive. We understand that children are fundamentally motivated to explore and discover the world by actively employing a complex network of abilities, interests and symbolic languages. We know that children ’learn through play’ and recognise children’s agency from birth.
Connecting to our Environment
We understand the importance of connecting children to the natural world in order to develop their respect for maintaining the health and beauty of the environment. We are committed to teaching children to care and respect the land of the local indigenous people and to love all the beauty and freedom it has to offer. We value the pedagogy of outdoor learning. We believe it is essential to build each child’s health and fitness, life skills and resilience and aim to balance safety with the need to explore risks in order to encourage children to make sound supported judgements about risk taking.
Self-Reliance
We believe in encouraging children to express themselves and their opinions and allow them to undertake experiences that develop self-reliance and self-esteem. Our educators actively listen to each child throughout the day in order to genuinely understand their needs and what is important to them and strive to create a natural flow of stimulating activities and quiet times where each child feels safe to seek reassurance.
Qualified Team of Educators
Flexible Curriculum
Our educators view every child as a unique person with their own interests, needs and energy levels. We understand that children mature at different rates and have preferred styles of learning and our educators are trained to provide an enriched and flexible curriculum. We understand that children learn best when the program reflects their interests and has meaning for them personally and plan our program based on careful observations of each child’s individual knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests. We utilise project-based collaborative learning, initiated by children, families, educators or involvement in the wider community to support creative thinking and problem solving. We understand that learning can happen every moment of every day and it is our job to “make the most of every moment.”
Respect and Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge the Wangle & Wategora people. The traditional custodians of the land on which we learn, work and play. We recognise their continued connection to the land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and Emerging.
