We are committed to a play based program. Our program provides time, and opportunities to play, which is the child’s learning tool, all within a caring environment. Albert Einstein wrote, “Play is the highest form of research”. We provide experiences which are ‘open-ended’ so as the children can experience success. When ‘high expectations’ are held for each child’s ‘achievement in learning’ they progress develop (EYLF 2009 p.12-13).
We strongly believe that children are confident learners (VEYLDF Learning Outcome 4: Learning). Children need to see themselves as successful people. ‘When children have positive experiences, they develop an understanding of themselves as significant and respected, and feel a sense of belonging to whatever unit/group /community it may be’ (EYLF p 20 2009).
