We acknowledge children’s abilities in all aspects of their cognitive, language, physical, social and emotional development and we individually assess each child’s strengths and interests and enhance their learning through our “Holistic Excellence” ™ program and daily routines. Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF) is a national curriculum framework that outlines the standards for early childhood education in Australia. It was developed in consultation with state and territory governments, early childhood education and care sector, and academics. The EYLF emphasizes play-based learning, intentional teaching, and the integration of learning outcomes with cultural competence and social and emotional development. It covers the development of children from birth to five years and supports their transition to formal schooling.
Kindergarten is a place where your child will make friends, explore a new environment, build confidence and have fun learning. Kindy offers meaningful experiences and interactions that support your child’s early learning journey.
Kindergarten Program Kindergarten, known as Kindy, is a part-time educational program that promotes social emotional, physical and cognitive development and wellbeing for children in the year prior to formal schooling, delivered using an approved kindergarten learning framework. Kindy is delivered by a qualified teacher and meets government requirements to support children’s participation in quality early childhood education.
In our Kindergarten classroom, our philosophy is centred around providing a welcoming and nurturing space where the children are free to be themselves and develop holistically in preparation for formal schooling. Educators learn about the children’s interests and skills through careful observations, informal conversations, diagnostic testing, conversations with family members and most importantly by building strong, respectful relationships. Educators strive to provide premium education for children through carefully designed programs based on both the Early Years Learning Framework and the Kindergarten Learning Guidelines. Each child is valued and celebrated both as part of our classroom family and as individuals, unique to themselves. Our goal is to create a physical environment that creates an atmosphere that is welcoming, engaging and personal. We want the children to feel that their learning space is a continuation of their home.
Our classroom is designed to be reflective of the children’s interests, with a multitude of “learning areas” to provide supportive and individualised learning opportunities. The children are encouraged to explore the spaces in a holistic format – taking, adding, moving, interpretating resources as needed to support themselves in the immediate moment of learning. Our classroom atmosphere centres largely around the notion of connecting with our country, and so children are emersed in a natural environment with lots of trees, plants, sticks, stones and flowers that they can incorporate into their learning. We ensure there is lots of natural light and utilise the indoor/outdoor classroom option as frequently as possible. We emphasise the importance of caring for and ensuring a bright future for the land on which we live, embedding sustainable practices.
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Amazing Grace ELC uses a range of communication tools including parent portal, family pigeon holes located in foyer, online apps, email, txt messages, Facebook messenger and phone calls. We encourage families to communicate directly with your child’s educators during the morning and afternoon transitions.
Amazing Grace ELC Parent Portal is OWNA your profile will be created on your child’s first day of attendance.
At our Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre, we believe that good communication with parents is key to providing the best possible care for their children. That’s why we use OWNA Childcare Management Software, this platform that keeps parents informed and connected with their child’s day-to-day activities and progress.
With the OWNA app, parents can easily log in and access a range of important information, including:
We’re excited to implement this innovative software to enhance our communication with parents, providing them with greater peace of mind and involvement in their child’s growth and well-being.
