ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO COUNTRY
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this Garigal land on which we play, learn, work and live.
We pay our respects to all Elders past and present and to the children of today who are the Elders of the future.
OUR FAMILIES
We believe that families are the primary carers and forever guides of their child/ren. Collaboration is a key foundation in developing respectful, trusting, and supportive partnerships. Strong relationships with families enhance children’s holistic being. We encourage families to be active participators in the life of the Centre.
“The family is the first and most influential agent of socialisation”- Erik Erikson
OUR CHILDREN
We believe that each child is unique and a capable learner. Children’s rights are paramount: they have the right to be safe, nurtured, and valued. Play is essential to children’s learning. That’s where exploration, imagination, curiosity, risk-taking and experimentation occur, for a life-long learning journey. Our child-led program caters to each individual’s learning and development ability, placing emphasis on the child’s voice, actions and wonder.
“Play is the work of childhood” – Jean Piaget
OUR TEAM
We believe that our team is passionate, trustworthy, and respectful. The stability of staff promotes a successful family environment. We adapt to our children’s developmental needs and daily challenges. Our team strives to learn from one another and through professional development to continuously improve our practices.
“It is through others that we develop into ourselves” – Lev Vygotsky
OUR ENVIRONMENT
We believe that children grow in a safe, flexible, and inspiring environment. We provide a nurturing, challenging and inclusive space using routines to build a sense of wellbeing and security. We purposefully offer children a variety of indoor and outdoor learning experiences and we promote sustainable behaviours.
“To assist a child, we must provide him an environment which will enable him to develop freely” – Maria Montessori
OUR COMMUNITY
We believe that the cultural diversity of our community enriches children. We value the unique position of our centre which enables us to provide learning experiences and foster relationships with the broader community. We aim to offer a high-quality service to the Northern Beaches neighbourhood.
“Life is best organised as a series of daring ventures from a secure base” – John Bowlby
OUR WORLD
We believe that education opens windows to the World. We are the ambassadors of our country with a passport to here, today, and tomorrow. By embracing curiosity and diversity, we empower children to become global citizens.
“Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future” – Nelson Mandela
