About
The Oaks Preschool
Our Philosophy

Preschool Aims:
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To provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment in which children can learn.
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To provide a stepping stone from the family to the formal education system.
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To provide an environment in which families and teaching staff can work together to meet the individual needs of the child.
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To accommodate the individual needs and interests of each child by providing appropriate activities.
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To provide a range of experiences which build upon and reflect the child’s cultural background.
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To foster a sense of security and inclusion for children, parents and caregivers.
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To develop on-going communication between staff, families and children.
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To employ staff who enjoy working with both children and their families.
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To develop co-operative relationships between staff and Board members.
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To encourage and support the professional growth and development of staff.
To see full preschool philosophy see Parent Handbook
Facts:
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Engaging play experiences including woodwork, gardening, swings, ipads, scooters, water play and singing with the piano
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Quality incursions and excursions
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Teaching sustainable practices including worm farms, composting,water tanks and chicken coop
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Large natural outdoor area
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Extensive resources available for children
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Funds go directly back into preschool
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Board of parents and community members responsible for the general management of preschool
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Above staff to child ratios
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Mixed age group rooms
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Two room preschool
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39 place service
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Strong links with the community including ongoing communication with local primary schools
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Preschool practices reflect the guidelines of the National Quality Framework
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Preschool program covers the principles, practices and five learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Our Educators
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