Aims of our Children's Program:
For the children to:
- Feel secure in our centres environment.
- Feel secure with staff, other children and centre routines.
- Take an active part in their own learning.
- Express thoughts, ideas and feeling through speech and creative mediums.
- Realize their potential in all areas of physical and social/emotional development.
- Learn socially appropriate behaviour, such as sharing.
- Become more aware of the world around them.
For the parents to:
- Feel welcome and comfortable in our centres environment.
- Have confidence in both the staff and the children's program.
- Be actively involved in, and support their children's development.
- To be actively involved with the centre and the children's program.
In relation to other people:
- To cooperate with others.
- To become flexible and open to new ides, feelings and people.
- To improve perception on the emotions and feelings of others.
- To develop a respect for other children and adults.
- To learn to work with a group.
In relation to the world of ideas:
- To have many opportunities for experiences which arouse curiosity and enthusiasm.
- To be able to experiment, test, discover and learn through adventure and discovery.
- To do some planning - to think, work, follow through and make decisions.
- To discuss, question, organize, classify and draw conclusions.
- To gain confidence in attempting new challenges and mastering new skills.