Our 4-Year-Old Wombat and Possum groups attend kindergarten three days per week, participating in a total of 15 hours of engaging early learning. We have a maximum of 22 children in each group with one teacher and one educator. Some groups may have two educators.

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Our programs are guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), which recognises that play is a powerful tool for children’s learning and development. Teachers and educators intentionally engage with children through play, supporting their growth and extending their thinking in meaningful ways.

 

The VEYLDF outlines key learning outcomes for all children:

1. A strong sense of identity

2. Connection with and contribution to their world

3. A strong sense of wellbeing

4. Confidence and involvement in learning

5. Effective communication skills

 

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment for all children and families. Children are actively taught about their rights, personal safety, and respectful relationships, supported by our strong Child Safe Standards policies and practices.

 

We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and perspectives, and we strive to embed these values and teachings throughout our daily program in a respectful and meaningful way.

 

Our team works in partnership with children and families to explore sustainability and environmentally conscious practices, encouraging children to become aware of and responsible for the world around them.

 

We value slowing down the rhythm of the day, providing children with time and space to explore, investigate, and revisit ideas. This supports the development of important learning dispositions such as curiosity, persistence, creativity, cooperation, enthusiasm, and reflective thinking.

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We also prioritise social and emotional learning, helping children build strong relationships, express their feelings, and develop resilience and empathy.

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During Term 3 the children participate in a weekly Playball program facilitated by Victor from Playball. Victor has become a familiar and valued part of our kindergarten community, and the children always look forward to welcoming him each week. Through fun, play-based movement experiences, children develop fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance, confidence and teamwork while strengthening their physical wellbeing. The program complements our curriculum by fostering resilience, cooperation, listening skills and a positive attitude towards lifelong participation in physical activity.

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Excursions and professional in-house experiences further enrich our program by providing additional opportunities for children to explore, discover, and connect learning with the wider world.