We understand that families make decisions about their child’s Kindergarten program based on learning opportunities and outcomes. At JPC, our rich play-based learning program focuses on the development of the whole child and the successful transition to Prep. Learning is FUN! Kindergarten is a crucial year for the development of vital skills needed for school and future learning and will aim to achieve the following:
- Develop in each child an active curiosity about the world and an enthusiasm for learning based on their own needs, interests and investigations
- Enhancing each child’s development of social, emotional, physical, spiritual, language and cognitive development
- Providing experiences and opportunities for children to express themselves and represent their thinking and understanding through the many different languages of expression
- Working in partnership with parents in each child’s care and education; establishing connections and promoting continuity that recognises children’s past, present and future living and learning experiences
- Provide facilities and resources to promote possibility and investigation in the children’s learning journey.
The
Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) and the
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) are used in collaboration to facilitate our Educational Program.
Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG)
The QKLG embraces the vision that all children experience learning that is engaging and builds success for life.
The guideline describes a set of five learning and development areas in terms of observable behaviours. These learning and development areas related to five broad learning outcomes:
Children have a strong sense of identityChildren are connected with and contribute to their worldChildren have a strong sense of wellbeingChildren are confident and involved learnersChildren are effective communicators.The Primary Years Programme (PYP)is integrated into the Kindergarten program and is an international framework that ensures all of our students are prepared for the global world we are part of today. PYP is about discovering and inspiring children to WONDER and to celebrate learning.
A driving force behind PYP is a deeply held philosophy about the nature of international education and the development of international-mindedness within each member of the school community.
The Kindergarten children undertake four units of enquiry including:
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Who We Are: Mindfulness helps us to understand about ourselves and others
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How We Organise Ourselves: Being organised helps us to learn
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How We Express Ourselves: Materials and resources can be used to express ideas
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How the World Works: Curiosity drives exploration and discovery.
Options | Families are welcome to apply online for either a full-time (10-day fortnight) or a part-time (5-day fortnight) Kindergarten/Pre-Prep position.
Hours | 8.15am - 3.00pm with Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care available.
Application Process | Once an application is submitted, the Admissions team will contact you approximately twelve months before entry, to arrange an interview and tour of the Kindergarten facilities. As placements are limited in Kindergarten it is recommended that families submit their applications as early as possible to ensure a position is available. Future students are accepted based on our admissions criteria, outlined in the
Admissions Policy.
Licensing | The John Paul College Kindergarten is an approved Kindergarten Program provider under the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme.
