Clayfield Pre-Prep
Our Philosophies and Values
CONNECTING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEARNING
Belonging
Knowing where and with whom you belong- is integral to human existence. Children belong first to a family, a cultural group, a neighbourhood and a wider community.
Belonging acknowledges children’s interdependence with others and the basis of relationships in defining identities. In early childhood, and throughout life, relationships are crucial to a sense of belonging.
Belonging is central to being and becoming in that it shapes who children are and who they can become.
Being
Recognises the significance of the here and now in children’s lives.
It is about the present and them knowing themselves, building and maintaining relationships with others, engaging with life’s joys and complexities, and meeting challenges in everyday life.
The early childhood years are not solely preparation for the future but also about the present.
Becoming
Children’s identities, knowledge, understandings, capacities, skills and relationships change during childhood. They are shaped by many different events and circumstances.
Becoming reflects this process of rapid and significant change that occurs in the early years as young children learn and grow.
It emphasises learning to participate fully and actively in society.
Our Values
The educators of Clayfield Pre-Prep, Bayview Terrace embrace the following values:
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All children have a right to play, grow and learn in a safe, nurturing environment where they know they belong
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Each child has the right to be an individual and have their physical and emotional needs catered for at all times
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We acknowledge that children are endowed with ’a hundred languages’ and we aim to facilitate
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endless ways and opportunities for children to express themselves.
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The program is based on the principles of respect, responsibility and community in a supportive and enriching environment based on the interests of the children
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Our practice respects and reflects the community’s aspirations for care and education of young children
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We acknowledge the individuality of parents and families
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Respect is extended to all members of our learning environment and we believe in continuing our well-respected traditions with both families and the wider community
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The individual needs of all the staff is respected by providing a supportive environment for their personal and professional growth
Education is the platform for future success
Our overall aim is to allow each child to achieve their own potential through exploring, investigating, problem solving, negotiating, discovery and fun
Relationships are foundational
It is our aim to ensure our practices acknowledge the unique cultures of all people and ensure that no one is disadvantaged whilst accessing our service. Children enter the kindergarten setting with a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, ages, attitudes, skills and knowledge.
The environment is inseparable to learning
To us, learning environments are more than just a physical space. We pride ourselves in focusing on the holistic development of the child by carefully considering the social, emotional, linguistic, temporal, cognitive and creative elements which the child journeys through.
Leadership impacts on the quality of all what we do
We are passionate about promoting the importance of early childhood education and utilise our curriculum frameworks to make learning visible to families and the wider community
