Educational program

Belrose Kindergarten aims to provide children with a high quality educational program. Each child’s individual learning and development is supported through the provision of an inclusive, safe and secure environment.

Preparation For School
Preparation for school begins from the moment children enrol at our service. Our engaging preschool program is designed and delivered by Bachelor-trained Early Childhood Teachers in a purposeful, semi-structured learning environment for children aged 3–5 years. Educators build on each child’s individual strengths and experiences, developing strong foundations in language, literacy and numeracy. Through planned and spontaneous learning experiences, children develop confidence, independence, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, while learning to communicate their ideas effectively. A strong focus on social and emotional development helps children build resilience, friendships and the confidence to transition successfully to school.

Daily Learning Experiences
Planned and spontaneous experiences, in both small and large groups, are thoughtfully facilitated by educators each day to extend children’s interests, encourage critical thinking and curiosity, support emerging language and literacy skills, and provide engaging opportunities for music, movement and creative expression. As developmental psychologist Lev Vygotsky observed, “In play it is as though he were a head taller than himself.”

Flexible Routines and Mixed-Age Learning
We provide flexible, responsive routines that give children the time and opportunity to explore, develop independence and build essential life skills. Everyday routines are valued as meaningful opportunities for learning, connection and development rather than being separate from the educational program. Individual routines are discussed with families upon enrolment and reviewed regularly as children’s needs evolve. Throughout the day, children also benefit from mixed-age experiences, where siblings and children of different ages can interact, learn from one another and build meaningful relationships through shared play and exploration.

Munch and Move
Munch and Move is a joint initiative between the New South Wales Department of Health and the New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services.
The Munch and Move initiative is implemented as part of the program within Family, Education and Community Services and promotes healthy eating and healthy lifestyles within the education and care services sector. The program focuses on the support and development of children’s fundamental movement skills (FMS) through play based games.
The five key points for Munch and Move are:
1. Choose water as a drink.
2. Eat fewer snacks and select healthier alternatives.
3. Eat more fruit and vegetables.
4. Get active each day.
5. Turn off the television and computer and get active.

Purposeful Play-Based Learning
Purposeful play-based learning helps children make sense of their world, develop positive attitudes towards learning and build the skills they need to thrive. Through meaningful play, children strengthen imagination, curiosity, enthusiasm, concentration, resilience and persistence—qualities that cannot be developed in the same way through rote learning alone. As Fred Rogers beautifully expressed, “For children, play is serious learning.” Play gives children the freedom to explore ideas, solve problems, express themselves and discover what they are capable of.