Our Philosophy
From birth, all children learn about positive behaviours as they build relationships with those around them. Our educators are well-informed and equipped to support children in developing their lifelong learning about what positive behaviour is, and how to act in a positive way.
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Mindful care
Children learn so much from their caregivers and role models. They imitate everything we do and everything we say, and even more importantly they imitate who we are. We strive to be our best selves, every day, for the children in our care.
Back to nature
As part of our care philosophy, we supply a wholesome, healthy diet for the children. We use produce from our gardens. We share our scraps with our chickens and our compost heap. The children love being actively engaged in gardening. This cycle helps teach children about the earth and the goodness that nature provides.
Daily rhythm
For young children to connect and immerse themselves in the life of the world and for them to be able to engage in self-initiated imaginative play, they need to be held in a secure rhythm and warm aesthetic environment without overstimulation. Rhythm brings reassurance and continuity, as well as trust in the unfolding of life. A sense that there is time to do things is beautifully cultivated at our Centre.
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A daily rhythm will usually include:
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Circle Time: music, speech and movement
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Indoor Self-directed Creative Play
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Home Activities: Cooking, Morning Tea, Baking, Tidying
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Artistic Work: Painting, and a variety of crafts utilising natural items from our local environment wherever possible
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Outdoor Play in Nature,
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Lunch Story
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Bush walk /Games.
The programming of our centre and the interests of the children are interwoven in these activities in a natural way.
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