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Context Statement
Updated, June 2007
Centre name: Bertram Hawker Kindergarten
Centre number: 4607
1. General information
Centre name: Bertram Hawker Kindergarten
Centre number: 4607
Preschool Director: Margie Colton
Postal address : 7 Wooltana Ave , MYRTLE BANK SA 5064
Location address: as above
Telephone number: 8379 3134
Fax number: 8338 3782
e-mail address:kindy.director@bertramhkgn.sa.edu.au
Website: www.bertramhkgn.sa.edu/au
DETE District: East District
Geographical location: 6km from GPO (km)
Enrolment/Attendance: 73
Co-located/stand-alone: Stand alone
2. Programs operating
Pre Entry
One session offered per week prior to fulltime preschool, currently integrated with pre school sessions.
Sessional Kindergarten for eligible children
8 sessions per week in the form of four morning and four afternoon sessions.
Speech and Language Program
7 children attend this program for 4 sessions per week to receive specialised intervention and support in an inclusive setting.
Occasional Care (indicate whether funded or unfunded)
N/A
Extended Care
In emergencies, extended care is available. Staff prefer 24 hours notice where possible to ensure availability.
Lunch/Full Day Program
This service is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. An Early Childhood Worker is employed to supervise lunchcare.
Bilingual Support
Children from a variety of cultures receive bilingual support.
Preschool Support
Children with additional needs are supported through the Early Childhood Support Services in an integrated program. Early Intervention Assistance is also provided to children identified with literacy, social and learning needs.
3. Key Centre Policies
Centre Priorities/Statement of Purpose
Our vision is to create an optimistic collaborative partnership between staff, the Kindergarten community, (parents/caregivers and children). We believe that young children learn best through play when they are actively involved and interested. We provide an inclusive curriculum that engages all children. We believe in celebrating diversity and encouraging tolerance and understanding.
Children’s Wellbeing and Improving Literacy Outcomes are priorities for 2007.
Copies of our policies can be downloaded as PDF Documents:
4. Curriculum
Framework used:
Our learning program, which encompasses all the interactions, experiences and routines that make up each child’s day, is based on the South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability Framework (SACSA). We continually update our educational practices.
Specific curriculum approaches
The service is constantly evaluating programming and assessment tools for the implementation of the SACSA framework. The Inquiry Approach is used through staff meetings and training and development.
Joint programmes/special curriculum projects
We have a close, reciprocal relationship with Glen Osmond Primary School.
5. Core Values
At Bertram Hawker Kindergarten we value:
- Learning — our major focus
- Positive relationships — collaborative, honest, kind, forgiving, fl exible
- Mutual respect — tolerance, acceptance of diversity, justice
- Balance — peace, time, space, optimism, harmony
- Zest for life — happiness, fun, joy, enthusiasm, motivation, interest
- Self-esteem — resilience, persistence, assertiveness, confi dence