Preparatory Year
St Anne's Prep operates out of an Early Childhood Philosophy, which sees the Prep as an integral part of our school. Therefore, as well as undertaking the Prep Program, these children will have the benefit of working with other students from time to time. Our small number of Prep children also benefit by working with a teacher and an Assistant. This Early Childhood Philosophy has the advantage of helping the children to progress at their own rate, offering extension when needed and also enabling an easy transition into the more formal curriculum of Year One.
At Prep, children learn by participating in activities in an environment planned by the teacher. The most natural way for a child of this age to learn is through play. The program will be flexible in order to cater for the interests, needs and abilities of the children.
At Prep, children learn by participating in activities in an environment planned by the teacher. The most natural way for a child of this age to learn is through play. The program will be flexible in order to cater for the interests, needs and abilities of the children.
Our goals for the year are:
- To develop in each child an active curiosity about the world and an enthusiasm for learning based on their own personal satisfaction and involvement.
- To provide opportunities for the children to build fundamental skills and acquire new information and knowledge.
- To provide opportunities to enable children to be expressive and creative through the use of language, physical activity, play materials, art and music.
- To allow meaningful and rewarding social relations to develop with other children and adults in the school.
- To foster the development of a healthy self-image which will enable the children to regard themselves as good friends of classmates, good learners and eager participants in Prep and whole school activities.
- To make a smooth transition from Prep to Year One.
Punctuality:
Children worry if they are left after finishing time. Please notify us if you are likely to be or have been delayed.
Children worry if they are left after finishing time. Please notify us if you are likely to be or have been delayed.
