Teachers promote learning that best encourages a young individual s physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, creative, intellectual and social growth. Recognition of the growth and development aspect of a child s learning is a focus in our integrated teaching and learning program. Play is an essential part of this plan and a balance is struck between development and academic tutoring, all the time paying heed to values and ethical inquiry. This balance is considered healthy and necessary. A priority is placed on numeracy and literacy within the whole school plan.
Children learn best through active engagement with their environment.
Co-operative learning, social interaction, concrete manipulation of materials and engagement in play are the optimal ways for young children to develop and progress their skills. A child is assessed on his or her own merits to provide a teaching and learning structure designed to suit specific needs. In recognition of play as an essential part of the learning style of children, a non-gender specific uniform, designed for young learners, is worn. A distinctive feature of the school is the supportive and open parent involvement. This is encouraged and welcomed.