Program
Educational Program and School Readiness
We provide an educational programme for all children catering to each child's individual abilities.
Staff are qualified to observe and assess children's skills, interests and abilities, and the curriculum is planned in order to promote and extend these areas.
The focus of our program is to provide children with the opportunity and encouragement they need to reach their full potential.
All activities provided are based on learning, and are purposeful, no matter how simple they may look to us as adults.
The children on the right have just been down to collect fresh eggs from the chooks. (Nelsons Plains)
The staff at Jacaranda Grove are highly aware of children's abilities and needs, and provide experiences which further develop their skills and extend their interests.
We aim for parents to be involved as much as possible in their child's development and their progress will be discussed on a regular basis.
The Pre School is designed to maximise each child's promise and to prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead. Throughout the year we will be providing documentation to parents regarding their child's progress, as well as conducting Parent Teacher Interviews, however parents are welcome to request access to their child's records at any time. Staff are always willing to discuss individual children's development, however it may be necessary to make an appointment which is more convenient for both yourself and the staff.
Children also have their own workbooks which they can access at any time encouraging them to sit quietly and concentrate on a task.
Our program is designed to enhance children's development in the following areas; social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive.
All activities promote children's self help skills and a high degree of autonomy. Staff also provide experiences which develop self esteem and a positive self concept.
All staff have input into the Pre School program allowing a wide range of interests, ideas and experiences. Some activities are planned for each day, however children are the ones who ultimately decide which activities they will do.
At Pre School we have a daily routine for summer and winter, but to gain the most out of each day, a routine needs to be flexible, recognising the moods and interests of the children on the day.
Staff are always willing to hear any comments, answer any questions or discuss any issues you may bring up, so please feel free to approach any of the staff regarding our program.
