The Program at Woodridge
We respect children as capable learners by including their perspective in teaching, learning and assessment. We ensure childhood is a time of being in the here and now and not solely about the preparation for the future. We aim to support children in building their confidence and independence as they learn to manage a variety of transitional situations. This is achieved through building trusting relationships with each child and their families. It is important for children to be provided with opportunities to take ‘safe’ risks. These opportunities develop the child’s cognitive and problem-solving skills, and helps to build their resilience and social competence.
Our program engages the children in an environmentally accountable setting with sustainable practices throughout our program. For example, we utilise water tanks for our outside water play, gardening, our 3yo room toilets and our disabled toilet facilities. We have two working worm farms that the children feed their food scraps to, which is then used in our gardening program. The recycle, reuse and reduce principles are embedded in our program.
In our kinder environment we have a variety of pets which include turtles, fish, and chickens. Encouraging direct contact and developing bonds with animals, can help children build empathy.
We operate an inclusive program and have high expectations for all children. We are passionate about the inclusion of children with special needs. We encourage children to participate in a variety of experiences and routines which allows us to recognise children’s individual strengths and needs. We believe all children have the capacity to learn and teach other children through their skills and different abilities.
In our program we have also embedded a sense of social justice. This is achieved through a variety of charitable endeavours where we support local community groups. These activities are shared with the children and their families in a sensitive and respectful manner.
Our program engages the children in an environmentally accountable setting with sustainable practices throughout our program. For example, we utilise water tanks for our outside water play, gardening, our 3yo room toilets and our disabled toilet facilities. We have two working worm farms that the children feed their food scraps to, which is then used in our gardening program. The recycle, reuse and reduce principles are embedded in our program.
In our kinder environment we have a variety of pets which include turtles, fish, and chickens. Encouraging direct contact and developing bonds with animals, can help children build empathy.
We operate an inclusive program and have high expectations for all children. We are passionate about the inclusion of children with special needs. We encourage children to participate in a variety of experiences and routines which allows us to recognise children’s individual strengths and needs. We believe all children have the capacity to learn and teach other children through their skills and different abilities.
In our program we have also embedded a sense of social justice. This is achieved through a variety of charitable endeavours where we support local community groups. These activities are shared with the children and their families in a sensitive and respectful manner.