Committed to quality care and early learning
Your child is learning and growing each day between the ages of 3 and 5. Even before they start ‘big school,’ they are well on their way to develop language, literacy and listening skills, social interaction and a strong sense of identity.
We follow the practices and principles set forth by the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care, known as Belonging, Being and Becoming - The Early Years Learning Framework (see the DET page on EYLF).
Our preschool has set up some fun, fascinating Programs to develop skills and awareness in music, art and nature studies. We also take a keen interest in getting involved with charitable or Community events whenever possible –like Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and supporting Shoalhaven training and education initiatives by taking apprentice child care workers.
Get to know our excellent programs and projects
Belonging, Being & Becoming -- Early Years Learning Framework
These are the Outcomes this Program strives to achieve. Children from birth to age 5…
Develop a strong sense of identity
Are connected with and contribute to their world
Have a strong sense of well-being
Are confident and involved learners
Become effective communicators
See and download: Belonging, Being & Becoming
Community engagement thrives here
We like to support a number of activities and events, usually promoted by our families, like:
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to support Cancer Council
Shoalhaven training and education, taking on apprentices and trainees in child services
An active PCC to help the preschool achieve more with resources and offerings
Local support for family information and assistance from Shoalhaven organisations
Other community/charitable partnerships
Preschool Outdoors: Nature's Explorers Program
In 2017 we introduced a Day Trip Excursion, Nature's Explorers for children to learn about:
Develops children's relationship with nature
Increases awareness of indigenous culture
Outdoor learning offers an array of possibilities to extend children learning
Read our recent write-up about our Bush Program on Community Early Learning Australia.
Art Workshop for budding artists
Outstanding works of art are created with local artists on hand to encourage each child’s imagination and exploration. Our workshops:
Help discover colour, resources and textures
Experiment with techniques and creative ideas
Meet people who share their unique experience with art
Showcase student work in the centre, local library and wider community
Have received grants and assistance from different agencies
Music Workshop for musical talent
It all starts with a single note from the very first instrument you pick up. We want to give each child the chance to pick up an instrument to ‘have a go’ and discover:
Different musical instruments and their sounds
Songs and singing with movement activities
Musical elements like rhythm, pitch and dynamics
Close up experiences with talented musical mentors
Note: Special funding and grants have enabled this program in the past which we hope to continue thanks to generous sponsorships and donations. We are open to assistance.