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A Guide to Bimbi Preschool

Bimbi Preschool - Red Hill Public School Parkhurst Street Tolland

02 6931 1263

Updated: August 2016 To be reviewed: August 2017

Table of Contents

Welcome ................................................................................................. 3

Philosophy .............................................................................................. 4

Staff ......................................................................................................... 5

Our Curriculum ....................................................................................... 6

Daily Routine ........................................................................................... 8

Important things to know ....................................................................... 9


Welcome

Bimbi Preschool is located in the grounds of Red Hill Public School and is open to children

turning 4 before 31st July, the year before they attend primary school.

There are currently 2 sessions – Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday, with an

alternating Wednesday.

Bimbi preschool is the only Department of Education Preschool in Wagga which places us with

the unique ability to support the children of Bimbi to achieve a smooth transition to primary

school, as they are already a part of the vibrant and positive school community at Tolland

Public.

Bimbi preschool embraces the Early Years Learning Framework as a part of the National Quality

Framework. At Bimbi we believe children learn best through well planned and supported play,

based on the interests and emerging skills of the children. Bimbi children learn in our well-

resourced classroom and our large creative outdoor garden. Experienced and qualified Early

Childhood Professionals deliver our innovative preschool program.

National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating

Bimbi has been acknowledged for its achievements in Meeting the National Quality Standards

and striving for quality outcomes for children. In particular, collaborative partnerships with

families, communities and support agencies and leadership and service management

demonstrates the commitment to quality by the approved provider, educators and staff.

Overall Rating: Meeting National Quality Standards (M)


At Bimbi we view children as:

• Independent

• Capable

• Resourceful

• Unique

• Interested

• Confident

• Playful

• Creative

• Social and friendly

• Willing to contribute

• Having their own voices and

ideas

Our preschool program reflects this through:

• Free and open play

• Interest based learning

• Valuing learning through play

• A flexible and inclusive program, responsive to the children’s

needs

• Discovery, problem solving, creativity, exploration and

investigation

We value:

• A warm, friendly and welcoming environment

• Natural play spaces that children can connect with, and feel

comfortable in

• Responsive and respectful relationships with children, families

and the community

• The rich backgrounds and diversity which children and families

bring with them

• Learning through meaningful experiences

• The knowledge children, families and the community bring to the

preschool, recognising everyone as an educator in children’s lives.


Staff All staff value their relationships with children and their families and aim to promote a warm, friendly atmosphere which allows children to grow and develop in a supported and nurturing environment. We believe that everyone is an educator and encourage strong links between home and school. Preschool Teacher: Mrs Tiffany Shackleton Preschool School Learning Support Officer: Miss Jessica Honeysett Miss Maddie Ingram Release teacher: Mrs Sara Stockman Additional Support Preschool Administration Officer: Mrs Robyn McGlynn Aboriginal Education Officer: Mrs Jackie Ingram School Principal Educational Leader Nominated Supervisor Responsible Person in Charge: Mr Matthew Gray Preschool Supervisor: Mrs Kathryn Harriott School Administration Manager: Mrs Lynn Burgess School Administration Officer: Mrs Cindy Hounsell


Our Curriculum

The Early Years Learning Framework

Our curriculum is The Early Years Learning Framework (the guiding Document for all prior to school services). It is based on a set of principles and practices that guide our programming to the development of 5 key outcomes for children

The EYLF Philosophy which underpins our service is:

Becoming, Being, Belonging - where we encourage each child to reach their full potential There are 5 principles that guide all aspects of our program:

1. Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships 2. Partnerships 3. High expectations and equity 4. Respect for diversity 5. Ongoing learning and reflective practice

There are 8 guiding practices:

Holistic approaches

Responsiveness to children

Learning through play

Intentional teaching

Learning environments

Cultural competence

Continuity of learning and transitions

Assessment for learning

There are 5 outcomes that are used to cover the complex nature of learning and development of children:

1. Children have a strong sense of identity 2. Children are connected with and contribute to their world 3. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing 4. Children are confident and involved learners 5. Children are effective communicators

Development of these key components offers the very best start for your child at Bimbi Preschool.


Service Approval Number: SE-00011500 Assessment and Ratings ID: ASR-00010407

Tolland Public School Preschool has achieved the following ratings:

The overall rating for a service is determined by the combination of the Quality Area ratings achieved. If a service is rated below the National Quality Standard in any Quality Area, the overall rating will reflect the lowest Quality Area

rating. To achieve an overall rating of Exceeding National Quality Standard, a service needs to achieve Exceeding National Quality

Standard in four or more Quality Areas of which two must be from Quality Area 1, Quality Area 5, Quality Area 6 or Quality Area 7.

This service is rated overall at

Meeting National Quality Standard (M)

NSW Department of Education and Communities Date of

issue: 6 May 2015

This service has been assessed against the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care and School Age Care

and these ratings have been awarded in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010

and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011

Quality Area 1 Educational program and practice

RATING: Meeting National Quality Standard (M)

Quality Area 2 Children’s health and safety


Quality Area 3 Physical environment


Quality Area 4 Staffing arrangements


Quality Area 5 Relationships with children


Quality Area 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and

communities RATING: Exceeding National Quality

Standard (E)

Quality Area 7 Leadership and service management

RATING: Exceeding National Quality Standard (E)


Daily Routine

Our daily routine is designed to be open and flexible. We encourage exploration and investigation and offer large blocks of time for sustained and continued play. We regularly offer activities such as cooking and gardening which offer ‘real life’ experiences. Outlined is a general guide to our daily routine. Our routine is flexible and varies dependant on the weather, the needs of the children and spontaneous activities that occur.

9.00 Arrival

Learning through play

Fruito

10.45 Pack away

Community meeting – transition to group time

11.00 Group time

Literacy & Numeracy focus

11.30 Hand washing

11.40 Lunch

12.15 Learning through play

1.15 Pack away

1.30 Group time

Music & movement focus

1.50 Handwashing

Afternoon tea

2.20 Afternoon experiences

(Language focus groups, small construction, ipads, group games etc.)

2.45 Pack away & prepare for home

3.00 Preschool closed – educator reflection meeting and preparation


What to bring to preschool: Healthy lunch and afternoon tea Piece of fruit Water bottle Change of clothes Apply sunscreen before coming to preschool Lunch box ideas

Sandwich or wrap

Piece of fruit

Yoghurt

Cheese & crackers

Popcorn

Carrot & celery sticks

Food that is not allowed

Nut or nut products (peanut butter, Nutella spread etc.)

Lollies – or items that look like lollies

Chocolate

Roll ups and fruit strings / lollies

Cordial / juice – water only in drink bottles


Arrival and Departure routine: Preschool opens at 9.00am Parent sign in Put your:

* Bag in locker * Water bottle on table * Piece of fruit in fruit bowl

Children sign in at table Make sure you say good bye , now we are ready to play! Preschool closes at 3.00 The children can be collected from preschool at any time that is convenient for you. For safety reasons the side gate into the preschool is unlocked at 2.45 to allow time for children to be collected before preschool closes at 3.00. If you need to access the preschool earlier please enter through the school from Hawkes place.


Other information

Clothing Please send your child in comfortable clothing that is OK to get dirty. Please also pack a change of clothes. No singlet tops due to our Sun Safety policy. Bimbi t-shirts are available from the school office for $15.00 Fees You will be given an invoice at the start of each term for the whole terms fees. These are to be paid at the school office. The office staff can help you with payment plans if required. Book and Blankets playgroup: Please join us for our playgroup – Books and Blankets which is on Wednesday mornings 9.30-11.30. All welcome, a great way for our child to become familiar with our preschool before enrolling for the following year.


Bimbi Preschool offers children

A Flying Start!

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