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Wycliffe preschool seeks to nurture faith in Jesus Christ as the children explore, discover and learn about God’s world. This can be seen through:
Children
Children
We value children and see them as “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). We value and uphold their rights, wellbeing, safety and best interests. We view them as curious, confident, creative, resilient, and competent learners. We seek to support and extend children by nurturing their individual interests, strengths, and identities. We value the unique contributions made by the children and work to support their independence. Evidence supports that the early childhood years are a vital period in children’s learning and development.
Holistic Learning
Holistic Learning
The EYLF provides the broad framework for our preschool program where children learn through play. We provide a challenging, exciting, safe and inclusive program for three to five year old children. They are given time, space and resources to ‘be’ in the present and explore God’s world through play and relationships with others. We seek to grow the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cognitive needs of the children in our care. We acknowledge that God has entrusted us with the care and protection of the land in which we play and learn. Therefore, we aim to support children in looking after the land by learning about sustainable practices, respecting our natural resources and implementing First Nation’s knowledge systems.
Relationships
Relationships
We seek to build trusting positive relationships with all involved in the preschool, based on love, respect, compassion, empathy and grace. We grow these relationships as we support and encourage one another, communicate openly, share interests and care for each other.
We promote each child’s social and emotional wellbeing, a sense of identity, and a sense of belonging within the preschool, the local community and as a child of God. Our preschool is a place in which each child can feel loved, accepted and valued. As children explore, collaborate, play and have fun they are supported in forming deep inclusive friendships which continue on into the formal school years and beyond.
Interactions/Partnerships
Interactions/Partnerships
We acknowledge that children’s first and most influential teachers are their families. Each family is acknowledged as being unique. They are respected, celebrated and reflected within the preschool as we endeavour to build authentic, and reciprocal partnerships with families and the community. Through partnership and collaboration we seek to create meaningful learning experiences. We offer opportunities for families to share and connect with others as they develop their own sense of belonging to Wycliffe Preschool and Wycliffe Christian School. We share a partnership with our wider school community, which provides us with opportunities that include connections with people, resources and school community events.
Staff
Staff
The preschool staff are a team of Christian educators who bring their own strengths, gifts, experiences and cultural identity to the service. Staff model Christ-like relationships. Our community is one where we are respected, valued, cared for and supported through strong school leadership and mutual support within our team. As members of the body of Christ we seek to serve with grace, humility and unity. We hold qualifications in Early Childhood Education from recognised training organisations and are encouraged and supported in our quest for ongoing professional development so that we continue to keep up to date, learn and grow as educators. The safety, rights and best interests of children guide every level of decision-making in all areas of our service. This is known as “the paramount consideration” and this is our statutory duty in the provision of a child safe early childhood education and care service.
Transition to School
Transition to School
Wycliffe Preschool is a place where children develop life skills and create meaningful moments that become precious memories. We are blessed with the opportunity to engage in, and build familiarity with, the school environment, providing a smooth transition into Wycliffe Christian School. Transitions are tailored for children with additional needs. As we seek to help children transition well we foster the development of communication and language (including early literacy and numeracy), problem solving skills, social/emotional skills and self-help skills, with an emphasis on reflecting Jesus’ values in our interactions.
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