Kindness, respect and trust are the core values which inform our daily practice. Building and nurturing warm, respectful and positive relationships with children and families enhance their sense of belonging at our service. Through a collaborative approach, based on regular communication and positive interactions, educators work with families to guide, and support them to achieve the best outcomes for their children. Since we started at Turramurra Kindy, we have been so impressed with every aspect of the centre. The Centre Director has thoroughly impressed us. She makes a huge effort with greeting parents, communicating with us and showing genuine care and love for our kids. She’s always present and available when you want to have a chat and I think this is so important.
With all the other educators at the centre, they’re educated, smart, switched on, organised, show genuine love and care for the kids and maintain a high level of standard that is really evident when we drop off and pick up our kids. (Family feedback)
With our commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and belief that children’s welfare and wellbeing is paramount, we will strive to protect children from harm, respect their dignity and privacy, safeguard and promote every child’s wellbeing. We view children as curious, competent and capable learners, able to voice their opinions, make choices and express their needs and wants.
Rohan: “My teacher teaches me about thunderstorms. I like her.”
Turramurra Kindergarten was formed on the lands of the Darug people. We acknowledge Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this country and their connection to the land, water, and community in which we operate. We value and encourage our children’s and families’ individual cultures, backgrounds, and traditions at our service. We acknowledge the wealth of diversity that everyone brings to Turramurra Kindergarten.
Rohan: “My mom came to show my friends my orange Indian dress.” Valeire: “I liked my purple dress. Rohan’s mom gave it to me.”
Educators, children and their families have an equal opportunity to grow and learn within a non-discriminatory environment, where their needs are supported, valued and acknowledged and they have relationships with each other. Educators and children are provided opportunities for mindfulness and relaxation which assists in the development of resilience, positive emotional wellbeing and self-worth. Moreover, the safety and wellbeing of children is a priority in our organisation. Turramurra kindergarten provides a child safe environment in all our programs and activities. In addition, a nutritionally balanced menu and physical activity is available to promote healthy lifestyles with special consideration for food allergies, dietary requirements, and specific cultural and religious practices.
Nathan: “We love our teachers because they are our favourite teachers.” Audrey: “I like my teachers because they gave me puzzles.”
We believe children are competent and capable of co-constructing their own knowledge of the world around them. Therefore, we embrace a play-based curriculum, based upon the principles and outcomes outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). We provide children with choice through offering a wide variety of age-appropriate learning opportunities and resources that are easily accessible and we build on their foundations so they have a love for learning.
Leo: “I feed myself with the tongs so I can help myself at home.”
We aim to foster an appreciation of the natural environment and deepen each child’s sense of wonder, belonging, interconnectedness to the land, nature, and animals. Through educator support and experiences provided to children, we actively develop lifelong, proactive attitudes & practices for a sustainable future.
Lily: “We do not throw bottles away.” Magnus: “We can paint empty bottles.” Valerie: “Remember we used boxes to make dragon?”
We strive to utilise community resources to enhance the growth and development of individual children, families, and educators. We contribute to our wider community to assist the children in achieving a sense of being, belonging & becoming whilst supporting others.
Stella: “Fire fighters said call “000”.” Leo: “Fire truck had a hose. It was so long” Magnus: “I like police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. We already saw the police car and fire truck”
Our commitment is to continuously improve and to maintain a culture of ongoing learning, reflection, and self -assessment. We are committed to exceeding the national quality standards through implementing effective self- review processes in consultation with our educators, children, families, and community. Our team continually reflects upon and improves our policies, procedures, and practices.
Educators: “Thank you for enrolling us to the course that meet our individual professional development” (Children behaviour)