Community Based Preschool | Birubi Point Community Preschool

Our Philosophy

At Birubi Point Preschool, we believe that children learn through play. When children play, they create social groups, test ideas, challenge one another and build new understandings. When educators establish respectful and caring relationships with children and families, they are able to work together to construct a creative and holistic learning environment, with experiences that are relevant and engaging for each child.

We recognise that the child’s family and community have a significant effect on their learning and that successful outcomes are possible when we work in partnership with them. The experiences we provide for all children in our care, build success for lifelong learning.

We draw upon the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and the National Quality Framework.

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Why choose a Community Based Preschool?

When you choose a Community Based Preschool you are selecting one that:

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Is owned and managed by parents and members of the local community

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Is a not for profit service, with ALL your fees directly benefiting your child's care and education

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Employs qualified Early Childhood Teachers

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Provides a safe educational environment for children

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Welcomes parent participation and strives to build a strong partnership between the child, family and local community

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Encourages ongoing staff development

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Is established and has well resourced facilities

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Our routine is flexible in response to the needs of the children

In addition to our daily routine when possible, we have special in house performances including Henny Penny Hatchlings (two week incubation period), monthly visits from Port Stephens Council Mobile Library Van, Joel the Magician, ‘My Pet Dinosaur’ and ‘Things That Creep and Crawl’ educational programs by Just Dream Productions and visiting professionals including nurses, ambulance and fire crews.

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Benefits of Preschool

There are many benefits for children and families to be gained from the preschool experience:

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Preschool has a positive effect on intellectual and social skills

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Improved language and communication skills

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Children develop independence, self-esteem and self confidence

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Preschool improves a child’s ability to think, problem solve and reason as they enter school, enabling them to learn and achieve more in early grades

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Preschool develops social and emotional maturity and the ability to relate well to peers and adults, solve conflicts, play co-operatively and be assertive

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Preschool is a great place for families to make new friends

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Preschool provides a gradual transition from home to more formal education environments. Children can make this transition in a warm, caring and friendly environment with the support of qualified and dedicated teaching staff

Our Daily Routine

Each day our activities are planned and prepared to meet and extend the needs of individual children. The children are provided with the opportunity to develop social, emotional, fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills appropriate to their level of development. The children can participate in art, craft, puzzles, stories, dramatic play, construction toys, sand and/or water play, whilst talking and playing with other children and adults.