At St Jerome's Primary School,
our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten Program
provides a welcoming, nurturing and
stimulating introduction to school life.
We recognise that the early years are
a remarkable period of growth, discovery
and development, when children begin
building the foundations for future
learning, positive relationships and
a strong sense of belonging.
Guided by the Early Years Learning
Framework and informed by research
into early childhood development,
our program combines purposeful play,
intentional teaching and rich learning
experiences. Every child is encouraged
to explore, imagine, communicate,
create and develop confidence in
a safe and supportive environment.
Our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten Program Aims
Our educators thoughtfully plan learning experiences that nurture each child's individual strengths, interests and developmental needs. Through positive relationships, meaningful interactions and engaging activities, we focus on six important areas of learning and development.
Confidence and Independence
Helping children develop a positive sense of identity, independence, resilience and confidence as they learn to make choices, take responsibility and celebrate their achievements.
Learning Through Purposeful Play
Encouraging curiosity, imagination, creativity and problem-solving through thoughtfully planned play experiences that support exploration, discovery and meaningful learning.
Relationships and Wellbeing
Supporting children to develop friendships, express their feelings, cooperate with others and experience a strong sense of belonging within a caring Catholic school community.
Language and Early Learning
Building communication, vocabulary, listening and early literacy and numeracy understandings through conversation, storytelling, songs, games and intentional teaching experiences.
Movement and Physical Development
Strengthening fine and gross motor skills through movement, dance, outdoor play, drawing, painting, construction, cutting and other hands-on learning experiences.
Partnerships with Families
Recognising parents as their child's first educators, we value open communication, family participation and strong partnerships that support each child's individual learning and development.
Play with Purpose. Learning with Intention.
At St Jerome's, we understand that
high-quality early childhood education
is much more than providing enjoyable
activities. Our educators intentionally
design experiences that build upon
children's existing knowledge,
interests and abilities.
Through observation, purposeful
questioning, modelling, guided
interactions and responsive teaching,
children are supported to develop
important foundational skills
while retaining the joy and
wonder of early childhood.
As a Catholic school, we believe every
child is uniquely created, valued and
deserving of care, respect and
encouragement. Our 3-Year-Old
Kindergarten Program provides
opportunities for children to
experience kindness, friendship,
gratitude and belonging as they
take their first steps into
the St Jerome's community.
We work in partnership with families
to ensure that each child's introduction
to school is positive, reassuring
and filled with opportunities
to grow, learn and flourish.
Every child is valued.
Every child belongs.
Every child can flourish.
Success happens for every child, every day.