Program

Our program is based on our philosophy. We encourage parent participation in the development of our Program that is divided into two (aged based) groups:

Programming is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The staff will observe each child then implement their observations into the program followed by an evaluation at the end of the week. If you have any concerns about a particular aspect of your child’s development please don’t hesitate to talk to one of our supervisors or your child’s primary carer.

If your child is experiencing behavioural problems it is our responsibility to make sure we act upon the problem using various established behavioural techniques and resources which can include seeking outside assistance. We will keep you informed at all times if this is the case, and we will seek to work closely with you to ensure the issue is handled appropriately.

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Curriculum

eco preschools consider your child holistically, taking into account the interrelated nature of development and learning and the impossibility of impacting on one aspect of development in isolation from others. In accordance with the NSW Framework Curriculum, we have identified eight key developmental areas:

The sense of self

The sense of self as a foundation learning area encompasses the development of a child’s self-concept, self-esteem and the interrelationships between the individual and others.

The communicating child

Communication as a foundation learning area includes all forms of communication of a functional and creative type. It includes the use of both personal and shared symbol systems, language, art, music, movement and drama.

The thinking, investigating, exploring and problem solving child

The thinking, investigating, exploring and problem solving child as a foundation learning area encompasses a range of creative and critical thinking processes and strategies including logical and divergent, rational and non-rational, random and sequential, lateral, imaginative and intuitive thinking.

The healthy, active and physical child

The healthy, active and physical child as a foundation learning area focuses on the development of gross motor and fine motor skills, co-ordination, sensory motor, perceptual motor and cognitive motor functions as well as the understandings and dispositions necessary for the promotion and maintenance of personal health and safety.

The social child

The social child as a foundation learning area encompasses interactions with peers, adults, family members and the broader community and what the children take from these experiences. It focuses on the child’s appreciation of others and the ability to function as an individual and as part of a group.

The feeling child

The feeling child as a foundation area encompasses the individual child’s experiences, the feelings their peers experience, and the feelings and emotions experienced by the adults in their environments. It constitutes recognition and management of these experiences.

The creative child

The creative child as a foundation area encompasses the ability to express ideas using a range of media, the realisation that some problems do not have easy solutions and that many problems have a number of solutions, appreciation of individuality and diversity in approaches and solutions, and an understanding that working creatively and collaboratively is an enjoyable experience.

The spiritual and moral child

The spiritual and moral child as a foundation area focuses on developing a growing awareness and appreciation of one’s own cultural identity and the cultures of others. It incorporates understanding, value and acceptance of others and the environment. Understanding and valuing the environment focuses both on natural and built environments and explores the influence of technology in meeting everyday needs.