We acknowledge the Darug people, the traditional custodians of this land. Through our daily program and practice we aim to promote a greater understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples perspective

Educational Program and Practice

At our service we promote a strong sense of belonging, being and becoming through our diverse, enriching, stimulating and safe environment which is supportive of exploration, discovery, growth and spontaneity. We take a holistic approach by focusing attention on children’s physical, personal, social, emotional and spiritual well-being as well as cognitive aspects of learning and development. We provide meaningful opportunities for children to make sense of their social worlds whilst engaging actively with people, objects and the environment.

Our educators demonstrate through their daily practice the rights of the child, set out by the United Nations Convention to relax, play, experience a wide range of cultural, artistic and leisure activities, to be active participants in all matters affecting their lives and to respect their family, culture, other identities and language.

We actively value and support the interest and needs of all individuals within our service. We aim to foster a culture that promotes inclusion, friendship and respectful relationships through positive communication and guidance.

At our service we believe that children are capable, competent, and active learners and our educators strive to capitalise on opportunities to extend learning. We seek to encourage lifelong learning and for all children to reach their full potential today and in the future.

We place great emphasis on respect for the natural world we live in and are committed to making it a better place for the future through sustainable practice. We value the importance of learning about environmental awareness which provides opportunities for children to develop into concerned and contributing citizens.

As a service we as are committed to continuous improvement. Reflective practices underpin our ongoing cycle of planning and programming so that we continue to develop effective ways to enhance children’s learning and wellbeing. We achieve this through positive and open communication with children, educators, families, school and the community.

Current Program

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Operates from 7.00am - 9.00am

All children must be signed in to the service by a parent/guardian.

Breakfast is available from 7.00am-8am with children encouraged to participate in the preparation of breakfast and self serving.

Children are signed out to school by an educator from 8.30am.  Kindy children from 8.40am and are escorted to and from their classrooms in term 1 by an educator.

After School Care

All children are signed in on arrival (from 2.55pm)

Afternoon tea is provided between 3.15 - 3.45pm. Group announcements  and afternoon program are made at this time. A choice of indoor and outdoor activties are offered within the program.

Second roll and a  light snack is conducted at 5.00pm.

Children participate indoor or balcony activities until the service closes at 6.00pm.

All children are to be signed out by parent/guardian or authorised person.

Play Areas

The service is in a unique environment surrounded by natural bush we utilise areas including the school courtyard and covered area, school oval, school hall, play equipment and outdoor  covered learning  area. The vegetable/herb  patch and bush tucker garden and tepee/outdoor bush area/composting