Kindergarten

Young children are primarily doers and learn most readily by imitation and through fantasy. They have an innate need to play and move and a strong sense of wonder.

In the Kindergarten class we provide a warm homelike and beautiful atmosphere. It is full of playthings which capture your child's imagination, such as stones, shells, puppets, colourful cloths, handmade toys and furniture. With these your child can innovate freely, develop their imagination and learn through their senses.

In the course of an ordered day children are drawn into artistic, domestic and social activities as well as given time to live in their own imaginative play. Story telling, puppetry, singing, painting, modelling, handcraft, drawing, cooking, gardening and games are all part of the Kindergarten curriculum. These activities focus on developing gross motor skills and fine motor coordination, sequencing skills and memory, which are the foundations for later academic work. Rhythm and routine provide your children with security and form.

Kindergarten has its own handbook. Please ask at the office for a copy.

Class 1 Readiness

All Kindergarten children are individually assessed at the end of their time in Kindergarten. This assessment provides the teacher with vital information, allowing them to provide extra support where needed.