PreKinder
ABOUT
PREKINDER
PreKinder
is a
slightly
more
structured
alternative
to
preschool
or day
care
where
children
learn
through
fun,
basic
principles
to
prepare
them for
their
first
year of
school.
It is an
excellent
transition
into
school,
and most
importantly
it’s
great
fun!
The
PreKinder
program
has been
developed
so that
it is
responsive
to each
child’s
needs,
interests
and
developmental
levels.
The
curriculum
has been
designed
to
develop
children’s
knowledge
and
skills
in all
developmental
areas –
physical,
social,
emotional
and
intellectual
– and to
encourage
children
to have
a life
long
love for
learning.
Music,
movement,
gross
motor
programs,
computers,
library
and
theme
work are
included
in the
program.
PREKINDER
OVERVIEW
The
program
is
planned
to
provide
the
children
with
meaningful
learning
experiences
where
the
children
will be
provided
with
opportunities
to learn
and
express
themselves
through
language,
music,
dance,
play and
physical
activity.
Literacy
and
numeracy
are
important
growth
areas
and
these
will be
fostered
through
many
varied
and
stimulating
‘hands-on’
experiences.
AIMS
•
To
nurture
the
individual
in a
caring
environment
with
appropriate
integration
into the
whole
School
community.
• To
provide
a
pleasant
and
productive
learning
environment
which
will
satisfy
the
needs of
each
individual
in the
classroom
and
within
the
whole
community.
•
To
increase
their
awareness,
observations
and
curiosity
about
their
world in
a
stimulating,
enjoyable,
and
relaxed
atmosphere.
•
To
promote
an
awareness
in the
children
of their
own
"individual"
worth
within
the
School
and the
community
as a
whole.
•
To
encourage
the
children
in the
pursuit
of
considerate
and
positive
interactions
with
others.
•
To
develop
confidence
to
express
themselves
Through
play,
group
interaction
and on
an
individual
level.
•
To gain
a real
perspective
of what
school
life
involves
thus
helping
to make
the
transition
to
Kindergarten
as
smooth
as
possible.
TRANSITION
TO
KINDERGARTEN
The
PreKinder
program
is
designed
to help
children
make the
transition
to
school
life
confidently
and
positively.
When
children
know
what to
expect
they are
more
likely
to feel
confident
and
happy
about
starting
school.
The
children
will be
involved
in many
experiences
throughout
their
PreKinder
year,
which
will
assist
in the
process
of
helping
them
become
familiar
with the
school
setting
and
routines.
These
experiences
will
include:
•
Observing
and
participating
in
learning
experiences
with the
Kindergarten
children
and
their
teacher.
•
Sharing
morning
tea and
interacting
at play
times
with
Junior
School
children.
•
Becoming
involved
in
special
activities
such as,
Book
Week,
Performances,
International
Market
Day,
Grandparents
Day,
Athletics
Carnival
and Life
Education.
•
I
nteracting
with
specialist
teachers
while
being
involved
in extra
activities
such as
music
and
computers.
HOURS
5
days per
week:
9:00am -
3:00pm
Children
may
attend
on all
or any
of these
days,
lunch
may be
ordered
at the
canteen
or
children
may
bring
their
own.
