St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School 3YO Kindergarten Program is based around fun and stimulating experiences that foster the philosophy of ‘Learning through Play’.
Aims of the 3YO Kindergarten Programme
To assist each child to develop a positive sense of self and independence.
Enhance the development of the whole child across the physical, social and emotional, language, cognitive and spiritual domains.
Encourage parent participation in the school environment.
Provide a welcoming environment that encourages learning.
To acknowledge, value and celebrate each child’s individuality.
Make available support to parents in relation to the child’s development.
Provide a developmentally appropriate program.
To assist children to develop fine & gross motor skills (through such activities as craft, painting, drawing, cutting, play and dance).
To promote learning through play and other experiences to develop cognitive understandings and to encourage imagination