OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that early childhood is a precious time. It encompasses the formative years of a child’s life and is a time to be honoured and treasured. We see the young child as strong and capable - and with a wealth of understanding and experiences prior to beginning their journey at Kindergarten, bringing this richness through culture and connection into our program. We believe that children learn best when strong, meaningful relationships are made, and deeper listening is active.
Our Learning Programs Promote and Incorporate…
Social, emotional, intellectual, language, physical, creative and spiritual well-being.
Implement PLAY-BASED early learning programs that acknowledge both the National and Victorian Early Years Frameworks and incorporate INTENTIONAL TEACHING and CHILD INITIATED LEARNING
Play and active participation both individually and through social interactions
A blend of adult lead learning and guided play based on close observations of the children’s needs, development and interests as well as information from parents.
Exploration, discovery, problem solving and reflection
Development of language, communication, emerging literacy and maths skills
Creative expression through music, drama, dance and art
Sustainable practices and strong sense of well-being through the Be You Mindfulness program and The Resilience Project embedded in our everyday practice
Inclusion of cultural and family diversity and individual learning differences
Equity for all children by challenging gender and ability bias
A smooth transition to school.
Indigenous recognition and cultural understandings.
“Children learn as they play.
Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn”
In Partnership with Families and Our Community…
We acknowledge that parents, carers and families, are and always will be the primary influence on their child. It is our responsibility to work collaboratively with families as partners towards achieving individual goals for their children.
We encourage meaningful family participation and believe that partnerships between families, children and teachers must be fostered in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for each child.
Promote RESPECT within the whole COMMUNITY (children, families, teachers and other professionals).
We encourage inclusion of cultural and family diversity and individual learning differences.
Promote active involvement that builds connections between FAK and the broader community.
Our Environment…
At Fordham Avenue Kindergarten we value and continuously work towards creating and maintaining a NURTURING ENVIRONMENT where children can feel individually valued, safe and secure.
Encourage consistent daily sustainable practices through recycling, reusing and reducing.
Encourage awareness of the interdependence between people and the environment and the need for sustainable practices to develop sound environmental habits in children that they will carry through life.
