Manangatang and District Pre School has run as a part time organisation for over 30 years. The centre is situated in the northern Mallee region of Victoria, Australia with our nearest major centre (Swan Hill) 100km away.
We have a very active Parent Committee and a supportive group of parents who fundraise and work very hard for the children each year. Our local community and businesses are extremely supportive of fundraisers organised by the Pre School and we are famous for our Melbourne Cup Day Lunch and Christmas Eve BBQ.
Manangatang and District Pre School delivers 15 hours of Pre School per week (3 x 5 hour days) to 4 year old children. 3 year old children join the session in mornings nominated by the Director and families.
The Pre School program is based on Emergent Curriculum that arises naturally from adult-child interactions and situations that allow for ‘teachable moments’. It allows the children to discover the world around them by encouraging them to explore life through their own interests and passions.
The program is developed following class meetings, items/experiences brought from home, documentation such as the Group and Family Share Books and stimulus experiences provided by the educators. eg stories, excursions, songs, art, guest speakers. The service is under the direction of an Educator and Co-Educator.
