Programs
Glenroy West Kindergarten offers exciting and engaging programs for three and four-year-old children.
We focus on play based learning with an emphasis on structured daily activities, routine and a sense of togetherness. We recognise the importance of communication, language, social and emotional development. Our programs integrate early literacy and numeracy through group and individual activities.
Three-year-old program
AGE GROUP
3 to 4 years
CLASS SIZE
27 Children
Team
3 Educators
Hours
10 hours / week
Fees
Govt funded
Four-year-old program
AGE GROUP
4 to 5 years
CLASS SIZE
27 Children
Team
3 Educators
Hours
15 hours / week
Fees
Govt funded
Our 3-and-4-year-old kindergarten programs will be free from 2023 as part of the Victorian Government early learning initiative.
Program framework
Our kindergarten programs have been created to deliver on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia – Belonging, Being & Becoming.
At Glenroy West Kindergarten we understand that each child is unique in their learning and development. Therefore, our kindergarten program is developed on the careful observations and evaluation of children.
We believe partnerships with families are essential to establishing positive outcomes for children. We welcome and encourage parents to attend and participate in program sessions, it’s a great opportunity to be part of your child’s kindergarten experience.
A day at Glenroy West Kindergarten
At Glenroy West Kindergarten our programs provide an opportunity for children to initiate and direct their own learning through play based activities within a structured daily routine.
Our programs offer a combination of indoor play and art activities followed by teacher led group time where children are encouraged to listen to stories and participate with singing rhymes and songs. Our mealtimes are a social activity where we sit down together and encourage healthy eating habits and conversation.
Next, we venture outdoors where children can choose from a variety of exciting activities including playing in the garden, digging in the sandpit, developing their skills on the climbing equipment or sailing the seas on our purpose built pirate ship.
Together we wrap up our session with a final group time where we explore another story and enjoy a few more interactive songs.
Session activities
Play-based learning
Art and craft experiences
Group story times and sing-a-longs
Community built garden and play spaces
Experienced, friendly and dedicated teaching staff
Vibrant and stimulating learning environment
Parent involvement
We include additional activities in our four-year-old program as children of this age show strong ability to follow direction and explore concepts which helps build confident and involved learners. These include games, science based activities, incursions and excursions and show & tell.
Program outcomes
At Glenroy West Kindergarten we aim to provide all children with enriched learning experiences delivered through quality teaching and guidance. Our programs aim to build positive relationships, to scaffold children’s learning and to provide intentional teaching. We use strategies that focus on encouraging children and challenging them to problem solve.
Children are encouraged to:
Ask questions, listen and discuss
Attempt and complete tasks
Relate to peers and adults positively
Resolve peer social issues appropriately and successfully
Enjoy activities independently and as part of a group
Develop responsibility for themselves
Extend their experience and knowledge of the world
