They are learning how to function in a new environment away form home and familiar others. Children start learning how to manage new routines, participate as part of a group and form relationships with teachers and other children. They begin to build trust, an important skill for all future learning.
Our Preschool session times run from 8.30am to 3.00pm according to a group roster (see below). Sessions are structured to help the children settle in for the day and include various learning and play activities with an aim to help them develop and grow.
The pre-school is open to all families and we invite you to call and make a time to come and visit us during a kindy session.
All day
8.30am – 3.00pm
All day
8.30am – 3.00pm
All day
8.30am – 3.00pm
All day
8.30am – 3.00pm
(each groups attends on a fortnightly basis)
10.30am – 2.30pm
Kookaburra Group = odd weeks
Koala Group = even weeks
Over a fortnight cycle, children access 30 hours of preschool
Settling in time at beginning of the session.
Group time and finding out about the activities available.
Learning through play – children are able to choose activities both indoors/outdoors.
Shared fruit time – children bring their own fruit to eat.
Christian Studies and Child Protection Curriculum group time, where explicit teaching takes place.
Exploring the learning environment.
Lunch break followed by relaxation time.
Exploring the learning environment.
Packing up time.
End group with Music session.