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Philosophy Statement<\/h1>\n

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Kindergarten Philosophy Statement<\/h2>\n

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Box Hill North Kindergarten is an integral part of a K-6 Government school. We provide families with a unique experience in which kindergarten and school are\u00a0integrated\u00a0in one location. This promotes a sense of journey and connection as we progress together from 3-year-old kindergarten through to year 6. There are strong links between the kindergarten and the school allowing the kindergarten children and families to feel a part of the wider school community.<\/p>\n

At Box Hill North Kindergarten, we see all our children as confident and capable beings who thrive in a nurturing, supportive and fun learning environment.\u00a0 Our learners are encouraged to be the best versions of themselves through a play-based program full of investigation and interest-led, play-based experiences. \u00a0Each child has the opportunity to be involved in decision-making, and be a key stakeholder in building our kindergarten curriculum. We support the children in developing their independence, resilience and a positive self-image. We teach them about friendship, kindness and respect and how to express their emotions in socially acceptable ways.<\/p>\n

Box Hill North Kindergarten publicly dedicates our service to the safety of all our children through our policies, practices and procedures; ensure our classrooms, environment and community are supporting each child\u2019s cultural and personal safety.<\/p>\n

We champion equity and inclusion through all we do, as we celebrate diversity and recognise the unique set of values and beliefs that every child brings with them into the learning environment.<\/p>\n

We celebrate and acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the traditional owners of the land of many cultures on which our kindergarten resides.\u00a0 We place high importance of celebrating and demonstrating a deep connection with the heritage of the land and creating an inclusive environment for all.<\/p>\n

We value the links between home, kindergarten, school and the wider community and work in partnership with all of these groups to provide the best start for each child. Building relationships and connections with the children, families and community is a key part of what we stand for. We believe that to truly create a strong start to any child\u2019s learning journey, families should be integrally linked in with this process.<\/p>\n

Providing an environment that is rich in learning and invites children to investigate and explore is a key part of our program. Staff believe that both the indoor and outdoor learning spaces play an important role in children learning.\u00a0 As the environment is viewed as the \u201cthird teacher\u201d, we ensure our environments are set up to evoke curiosity, enthusiasm and a love of learning. We promote our love for nature, animals and environment through sustainable practices, and encourage our learners to be active advocates for our world.<\/p>\n

Our team thrives on ensuring we can be the best teachers for our learners, so we seek our opportunities to develop our own professional knowledge, reflect on our program and practice, as well as seek feedback from our children, families and community.<\/p>\n

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The voices of our children, families and staff<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHILDREN:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The children at Box Hill North Kindergarten were asked \u201cWhat makes our kindergarten a happy place?\u201d. The below are their responses:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe get to see all our friends and play together\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing nice to people\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are lots of toys to play with\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are big trees to climb and protect us from the sun\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have fun\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy teachers make me happy<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can make friends\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe learn how to be kind to each other and look after each other\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are always playing outside and get to visit the chickens\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can learn new things\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do Japanese, science, dancing, excursions and games\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cRiding bikes on the basketball court\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can visit school park, the gymnasium, the library and play basketball at the school\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can play and read with the big kids at school\u201d<\/p>\n

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FAMILIES:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The parents were asked the questions \u201cWhat are your hopes for the children at Box Hill North Kindergarten?\u201d. The below are their responses:<\/p>\n

\u201cTo develop a love for learning, create meaningful relationships with friends and teachers, and are allowed to be kids and have fun\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTo develop confidence, creativity, friendships and a sense of self but most importantly to have fun!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope the children will have fun while developing a love of learning\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI want my child to build social skills and friendships\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be confident and resilient\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI want the children at box hill north to learn about being kind and respectful, learning how to take turns when playing with others.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTo learn skills of independence and organisation allowing them to be ready to transition to school\u201d.<\/p>\n

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TEACHERS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The teachers at Box Hill North Kindergarten were asked \u201cWhat do you want your kindergarten children to learn or achieve at kindergarten?\u201d. The below are their responses:<\/p>\n

For the children to develop their emotional resilience and social skills<\/p>\n

For the children to have autonomy in their choices<\/p>\n

For the children to be confident and capable learners<\/p>\n

For the children to be happy and connected to their classroom<\/p>\n

For the children to be independent in their own learning<\/p>\n

For the children to have self-regulation skills in and delve deeper into understanding their emotions<\/p>\n

For the children to develop play skills to support listening, collaboration and kindness<\/p>\n

For the children to tap into their imagination and creativity<\/p>\n

For the children to have independence and develop school readiness.<\/p>\n

For the children to progress in their fine motor and gross motor<\/p>\n

For the children to demonstrate kindness and respect to each other and the learning environments<\/p>\n

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Become a Part of Our Community!<\/h2>\n

We are a tight-knit learning community with a dedicated team of teachers, wonderful parents and beautiful children. Take our Online Video Tour to start learning more about us or Book a Kinder Tour and so you can come and meet us personally!<\/p>\n

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