Philosophy Statement
Mission statement
- To make learning through play, stories, music, fantasy and social interaction with peers an enjoyable experience for all our children.
- To encourage children to express themselves, ask questions, think independently and solve problems in a positive friendly environment.
- To provide an interesting program of play experiences where children can gain control of their bodies through the use of both gross motor skills and fine manipulative skills.
- That all staff, parents and children will become part of a community where together we will celebrate our wonderful cultural and social diversity
Bayview Kindergarten Philosophy 2023
Education program
At C&K Bayview we respect each child as an individual and acknowledge that each child brings to the Kindergarten their own family culture and beliefs. Our daily program uses play as the basis for the children’s learning. Play comes naturally to children and it is through play that children make meaning of the world around them. Play enables children to determine their own course of events and through the eyes of a child it involves enjoyment, free choices, active engagement and spontaneity.
The teachers develop an understanding of each child by observing each child’s interests, abilities and needs a
nd gaining further information from parents and family members. From this information, the educators provide a learning environment that promotes thinking and problem solving, is flexible, fun, stimulating, caring and safe. Our role as teachers is to provide a play-based learning environment that challenges and extends children’s ideas and encourages the development of skills in a non-threatening way. The overall objective of the program is to foster in children a love of learning. We want the children to question, to explore, to think and to problem solve thus discovering for themselves.
Much of the program at Bayview is child initiated; adaptable and changeable, which follows the children’s interests and needs. The program provides choices for the children where they can self-select. Through such choices the children develop resourcefulness and independence growing and developing as a whole child; socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically and is in accordance with The Curriculum Approach – Listening and Learning Together.
We know how important it is to understand what your child is learning, and the experiences they are engaging in. Educators will reflect on and interpret children’s learning experiences adding their professional knowledge for your child and the whole group. Children’s learning, growth, their interest and achievements across a year will be gathered and shared within the service through print and story park, portfolios and displays. We encourage you to take some time to look at the program and add your comments. Contributing to this connects the child’s life at the service to your life at home.
Curriculum Framework
Bayview Kindergartens curriculum is underpinned by The Curriculum Approach Listening and Learning Together, the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline and the National Curriculum (Early Years Learning Framework).
The five learning outcomes in the C&K Approach align with the EYLF & QKLG and are framed as active and ongoing. The learning outcomes are inter-connected and support the learning and development of all children from birth through to school transition. The C&
K Approach takes a holistic view of children’s learning and development and focuses on supporting each child’s learning across all learning and development outcomes and not limiting opportunities and experiences simply based on age alone.
Early years learning framework