Our Learning is all about Connection
Our philosophyWe lovingly nurture every child’s natural development through our shared values of love, family, courage and spirituality.
What this means is… connecting to nature & humankind, connecting to each other & our loved ones, and connecting to the inner world of each child and creating opportunities for them to experience wonder, awe, joy, imagination, and reflection… ultimately, a deep sense of connection.
We treasure the joy of creating authentic connections with the children, enabling them to be free and safe to express their inherent creativity and imagination.
Our Philosophy has been shaped over the years by our educators, families and children along with contemporary early childhood education philosophies. Our centres weave together these different perspectives to deliver a service that is unique and tailored allowing us to truly get to know the children and families within our care
Connecting to Nature
Our natural environments help us learnWe recognise the traditional land owners and the original inhabitants of the of the Canterbury Bankstown Area -the Dharug and Eora people. Our educators gain an understanding and appreciation for these Dharug people and share their findings around the indigenous history and aim for the children to connect to country and with the natural world around them.
Our playgrounds are special and incorporate natural play spaces, with endless opportunities for exploration and imaginative play. With play equipment ranging from a large wooden fort to wooden balancing logs, our vegetable gardens , worm farms and composting area allows for children learn and engage in connecting to a sustainable world.
Outdoor learning space
The outdoors are just as important as the indoors, and all children experience them through our indoor/outdoor flow programs.
Our outdoor environments mirror the indoors with areas to connect with nature, explore our senses, engage in creative experiences and test ourselves physically.
Our outdoor environments are separated by children’s age allowing for a true continuation of the educational program..
As a Sun Smart centre there is natural and purpose built shade throughout the environment to ensure we are protected from the sun in warmer months.
Connecting with our Families
Our family partnerships help us learnWe recognise and welcome the involvement of families as an integral part of our community, and provide opportunities for families to learn and share their gifts and talents.
We know a collaborative approach between families and our educators is the best way to create a positive link between your child’s home and our educational environment.
We work collaboratively by:
building partnerships with families founded on mutual respect, trust, communication, and consultation
incorporating the beliefs, skills, interests, and values of families into our environment
creating a welcoming and culturally inclusive environment
encouraging families to participate in, and contribute to, their children’s learning and development.
Connecting with our Community
Our community and school partnerships help us learnWe are a strong part of our local communities, from sourcing local produce for our cooking experiences to our excursion and our relationships with community groups and local schools.
We want our children to feel a part of the wider community and develop a deep understanding of the world around them.
We give back
We support a number of charitable organisations aimed at helping improve outcomes for children. These include Australian Childhood Foundation, The Smith Family, Braveheart’s, Multiple Sclerosis.
Connecting with our Learning
Explorers
Hello!0 – 2 year olds
(max. 8 children in this room)
Discoverers
2 – 3 year olds
(max. 10 children in this room)
Inventors
3 – 5 year olds
(max. 20 children in this room)