4 Year Old Kindergarten

4 Year Old Curriculum

The 4 year old kindergarten curriculum is based around The Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework. This means the experiences offered to the children are based on their current interests and developmental levels. The staff observe & talk with the children working with them to devise activities that will keep them engaged. Whilst as educators it is our responsibility to ensure these activities are laden with educational opportunities.

We believe that children are more open to learning when they are exposed to a ‘play-based’ environment rather than a structured setting. The majority of the day is set out in a relaxed indoor/outdoor program with only a few organised situations such as a welcome, pre snack and good-bye group times. There are the impromptu child initiated (or weather dictated!) music, movement and drama activities.

Through our play-based environment the children will be offered experiences that teach them to experiment with science theories and that allow them to solve mathematical problems. Furthermore our program has opportunities for the children to practice their literacy skills – both verbal (storytelling, singing & music) and non-verbal (writing, reading & listening).

A focal point in the 4 year old kinder curriculum is self help and independence. These are ongoing developmental skills required throughout a child’s life.

Educators

Kindergarten Teacher for 4 year old Green Group, Yellow Group, and Red Group: Harriet (Post Graduate Diploma In Early Years Education).

Educator for 4 year old Green Group, Yellow Group, and Red Group: Jennifer (Diploma of Children’s Services).

Kindergarten Teacher for 3 year old Blue Group: Heather: Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

Kindergarten Teacher for Blue Group: Rebecca (Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education).

Kindergarten Teacher for Purple Group: Nam (Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education).

Educator for Purple Group: Lena (Diploma in Children’s Services).

Educator for Purple Group: Elpis (Diploma in Children’s Services).

Educator in Purple Group: Xiao (Diploma of Children’s Services).

2024 Free Kindergarten

2024 Kindergarten Groups

Green Group 4 Year Old Sessional Kindergarten

Monday and Wednesday

8.30am until 4.30pm

Yellow Group 4 Year Old Sessional Kindergarten

Monday and Tuesday

8.30am until 4.30pm

Red Group 4 Year Old Sessional Kindergarten

Tuesday and Wednesday

8.30am until 4.30pm

Blue Group 3 Year Old Sessional Kindergarten

Thursday and Friday

8.30am until 4.30pm

Purple Group 4 Year Old Integrated Kindergarten

Monday to Friday

7.00am until 6.00pm