Welcome to Wyndham Vale Primary Kindergarten

Our Philosophy

As a member of bestchance, the Wyndham Vale Primary School Kindergarten philosophy, practices and behaviours will reflect numerous stakeholders in the Early Childhood industry. These are items such as:

The vision, mission, philosophy and values of bestchance
The Early Childhood Code of Ethics
Human Rights
The National Quality Standards
Early childhood development and play theories
The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework

Specifically, in regards to children and education:

We believe that children learn through play.
We believe that childhood is a time to be, to seek and to make meaning of the world.
We believe an integrated service environment is fundamental to providing best outcomes to children, families, staff and the wider community.
We share a commitment to reflective practice and ongoing quality improvement.
We believe in providing children with respect, care, equity, real and trusting relationships.
We believe that children are individuals, with a wide range of capabilities, interests and knowledge and as such should be treated as individuals and contributors to their own learning.
We believe in providing a rich, inquisitive, engaging, natural and interested based play program.
We believe in risk taking, but manage these risks appropriately and individually to each child.
We believe children develop confidence, independence and positive self-esteem, when they feel supported, secure and respected.
We believe in allowing time for blocks of uninterrupted play, allowing children to become fully immersed in their play.
We believe in implementing consistent and predictable routines. In this we also provide notice for transitions.
We encourage children to develop their independence, however ensuring we are near them to provide support if requested.
We encourage children to contribute their ideas and thoughts into the program.

Specifically, in regards to families and our community:

We create and deliver a program, in an extended family environment.
We believe that the early years are the building blocks for later life.
We recognise that children develop in the context of their families and this is the starting point for service delivery.
We respect and welcome a child’s and families culture, beliefs and values and portray this in a positive light.
We value the relationships that we build and maintain between adults and adults, adults and children and children and peers.
We engage in regular conversations with parents/families.

We aim to include valuable information gained from the child’s family, into everyday practice and planning. We then implement these plans with the children, families and educators.