Our Physical Environment

Children learn through collaboration and communication with other children and adults and through interacting with the environment

Children need opportunities to practice and consolidate their skills in key learning areas including: language and literacy; creative and expressive arts; mathematics; science and social and emotional development and work towards learning outcomes as expressed in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) – ‘Belonging, Being & Becoming’

A rich, stimulating and nurturing environment has the potential to stimulate imagination, promote creativity and enhance aesthetic development

Diversity within our centre, families, staff and wider community should be respected and celebrated and that we can play a role in fostering and developing a social conscience among children with a view to addressing social inequities

The needs of children, families, staff and the community are constantly changing and that ongoing evaluation is essential to create a service that is responsive to those needs

Provide everyday experiences and activities that promotes sustainable practice. We strive to protect and enhance the environment and minimise the impact on its surroundings whilst encouraging a culture that is committed to sustainable development.

Implement a flexible program that is responsive to the evolving nature of the early childhood environment and that provides for different learning styles

Make observations of children and document their work to form the basis of the program

Use both the indoor and outdoor environment to encourage the children’s ability to observe, perceive, explore, investigate, imagine, make choices and problem solve.

Provide attractive, well maintained play areas, with the thoughtful use of furnishings and displays

Introduce children to a wide range of social and cultural experiences, family types and different ways of doing things so they will learn to value diversity, learn to accept challenges they may face and become fully realised members of society

We value the use of natural and recycled materials and promote the use of these materials to our colleagues, families and the wider community.

Regular activities encourage children to learn about environmental issues and to develop a sense of appreciation.