Nurturing wonder and igniting a passion for learning
OUR PROGRAM
Designed by our Early Childhood teacher using the assessment and planning cycle. The learning outcomes in our curriculum approach align with both The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG).
Using observations of the children while they are learning as well as the children’s own, family and staff goals for each child, we plan appropriate learning intentions and activities for individual, small and group activities.
Our educators’ partner with all children and families to create caring and vibrant learning communities. Our curriculum has an anti-bias focus, which promotes inclusion, equity, respect, individual empowerment, and diversity. Our focus is to honour the child’s rights to play, learn and have fun to develop a love of their own learning journey.
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN
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Trusting relationships are the foundation of what we do. We foster these relationships through meaningful interactions which engaging and supporting each child to feel secure, confident, and included.
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We view children as competent and capable learners whose voices are reflected in our dynamic and holistic learning environments. The rights of children are paramount. We foster children’s agency through reflecting on past experiences, developing goals, and observing the children’s bright sparks of interest. This initiates and inspires new avenues for our learning. The children know their voice matters as they are active participants in the world around them.
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We encourage children to explore, interact and approach people and spaces with tact, caution and resilience – developing independence, mindful intentions, sense of boundaries and reflection of perspectives. Empathy, as a driver of social understanding and emotional intelligence, is gained through thoughtful reflection at our centre.Children are encouraged to talk about the boundaries of their bodies through ‘mat moments’ together, through Brave Heart incursion, books and resources. We hope to empower the children confidently to be aware of their feelings, thoughts and emotions.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES
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Collaborative partnerships with families tailor our learning experiences and enable us to maintain high standards. We respect and explore the diverse cultural backgrounds of our families – it is with open minds and open hearts we engage in and honour each family’s traditions, values and heritage.
Our community and the world
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We explore our community through enriching excursions and interactive incursions to expand the children’s depth of experience, understanding, and connection to the world around them. We develop successful relationships with our local schools to provide a seamless transition into formal schooling.
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We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and respectfully integrate their culture and celebrations into our learning journey. Children Acknowledge and learn about our country and its significance to the myriad of cultures that share this land we all call home - Australia.
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Sustainability is embedded into our day as we foster the development of love, gratitude and appreciation for the natural world. We delicately implement a sense of responsibility and agency in the wellbeing of our environment and those who live within it – the children are passionate about sustainability, green spaces, recycling.
Our educators provide for child autonomy and success through provision of a
play-based curriculum where intentional teaching guides and enhances each child’s learning and outcomes.
OUr CHILD AND YOUTH RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
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OUR STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
Anglican Schools and Education & Care Services are committed to providing environments where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they have the opportunity to thrive and be fruitful. Such environments nurture and safeguard the intelligence, dignity, safety and wellbeing of each child or young person, by placing them at the centre of thought, values and actions.
As reflected in our Ethos, our vocation is education, driven by a vision of humanity, shaped by the image of God made visible in Jesus, present in every human being.
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Every child: made in the image and likeness of God.
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Every child: loveable and loved, unique and unrepeatable.
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Outstanding education for the flourishing of people and the good of community.
Our faith is lived.
We are hospitable and welcoming communities, who embody compassion, kindness, fairness, justice and love, and where exceptional pastoral care is practised. Working and serving the best interests of children and young people is in everyone’s best interest. This is achieved through sustaining living and learning environments that are safe, supportive and stimulating.
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place emphasis on genuine engagement with children and young people;
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create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harm to children and young people;
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create conditions that increase the likelihood of identifying harm; and
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respond to any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions.
This commitment is sought to be consistently reflected through the decisions and behaviour of all persons within the School or Service, who are guided by effective governance, policies, tools and processes. This fosters a child safe culture, where acting in children and young people’s best interests is at the heart of what we do.
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Statement of Commitment July 2024