Philosophy and Mission Statement

Sarina & District Community Kindergarten believes in the development of independence, creativity, co-operation, friendship and consideration of others in a flexible program, based on free and self-initiated play, while fostering self-esteem and valuing individuality.

Our Centre is supported by The Gowrie QLD who believes that childhood is a unique time of life, to be valued and enjoyed in its own right. We also recognise that this is the time where foundations are laid for future health, learning and wellbeing. We value children growing up with the understandings, skills and dispositions to be caring people and effective learners, able to contribute to their world and to enjoy rich and successful relationships with others.

We recognise that:

• Play is recognised as a valuable catalyst for children’s learning and their on-going engagement in meaningful experiences.
• Planning is open-ended, retrospective and shared – and emerges from knowledge of the children.
• Children have a right to learn what is of interest to them.
• Children are viewed as competent and capable.
• Interactions and close relationships between families and wider community are important.

Educators support children’s wellbeing through play

• Helping children feel safe and be safe.
• Providing a time and place for play.
• Following the children’s lead.
• Offering guidance.
• Providing thought provoking things for children to play with.
• Providing opportunities for children to play with others.