Philosophy & Objectives
Ellie V. Pullin Pre-School is committed to engage in family centered practices by respecting the essential role of families, and providing a collaborative, respectful partnership between families, children, educators and the local community.
Our Objectives
Through our programs, the Ellie V. Pullin Pre-School objectives are:
Encourage and respect each child’s right to develop their skills, interests and knowledge so that all children have the opportunity of achieving a better outcome through their learning and development, helping to build foundations for social, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Offer a secure, caring, happy environment, acknowledging that each child is unique, and to provide support in helping to promote each child’s strengths, individuality and positive self-image so that children feel a strong sense of self identity.
Encourage relationships between children, families and educators, fostering a deep sense of security, trust and acceptance of themselves and others at all times. Respectful relationships and cooperation based on mutual trust and open communication are fundamental to a child’s learning and development.
Provide an environment where children are connected with and can contribute to their world, allowing them to develop to their full potential and learn self-discipline, responsibility, decision-making, kindness and respect for others
Nurture the opportunity for non-discriminatory learning experiences, in a stimulating environment where children can become confident, involved learners based on materials, equipment and resources selected to demonstrate a range of lifestyles that include family values, social and cultural differences, gender and language diversity, all of which help to shape children’s learning and development.
Welcome, support and promote the inclusion and diversity of children with additional needs with equal and unbiased participation so that they feel a sense of belonging to our community.
Have fun in a safe and inviting environment that values educators, children and their families, and respects and welcomes their contributions to the pre-school where spontaneous, enjoyable and meaningful play helps to create learners for life.
Our Philosophy
At Ellie V Pullin Pre-School we believe that:
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All children have the right to feel safe, and to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We are committed to the cultural safety ofAboriginal children and all children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment for children with a disability or experiencing other vulnerabilities. Staff are passionate about inclusion, and we believe that inclusive and equitable practices are beneficial for all children, educators and families. We strive to celebrate diversity and difference each day.
Children's wellbeing is central to their development. We strive to ensure that each child is developing social and emotional skills such as empathy and resilience. We engage in intentional teaching around emotional literacy, self-regulation, and place emphasis on kindness and respect.
Relationships are the cornerstone of high-quality practice in early childhood. Relationships with children are highly valued by all staff, who strive to ensure that every interaction with children is warm, empathetic, fun, responsive and respectful. Children’s voices are actively sought on all aspects of the program, and children are encouraged to shape their learning.
Collaborative partnerships with families, children, educators, community and other professionals are used to promote better outcomes for all children. Effective partnerships require open and ongoing respectful communication which supports genuine opportunities for collaboration. All relationships should be based upon mutual trust. Strong partnerships with other professionals are utilised by all educators to support children and families both in and outside of the service.
Children's learning occurs through a range of integrated teaching and learning approaches. Children are encouraged to lead their own learning, with help from educators who tailor strategies and supports to both challenge and extend each child. Educators strongly believe that play is a powerful vehicle for learning and provide many opportunities for children to extend their own interests through play, with educators, peers, or independently. Ellie V Pullin Pre-School strives to ensure that all children begin their formal schooling with a love of learning, becoming learners for life.
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The natural world provides endless opportunities for learning and development. Connectedness to nature allows children to take risks, explore, and learn in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. We believe that we are custodians of the land, and we care for our kindergarten environment and Bush Kinder site alongside children and families.
