Moresby Park Preschool Program

Preschool Program

Moresby Park Preschool implements the ‘Early Years Learning Framework’ (EYLF) as part of the ‘National Quality Framework’ (NQF). The Frameworks vision is for all children to experience play-based learning that is engaging and builds success for life.

The five Learning Outcomes are designed to capture the integrated and complex learning and development of all children across the birth to five year old age range.

The outcomes are:
• Children have a strong sense of identity
• Children are connected with and contribute to their world
• Children have a strong sense of well-being
• Children are confident and involved learners
• Children are effective communicators.

Moresby Park Preschool is committed towards providing:

  • A safe and secure environment where children are happy and stimulated to learn;

  • A Preschool where all individuals are respected, irrespective of culture, religion, sex or ability;

  • An environment where children, parents / guardians and their extended families feel valued and all communications are treated with confidentiality and honesty;

  • A Preschool that develops positive feelings in the children about themselves through play based experiences and intentional teaching;

  • A Preschool that develops and values relationships with its staff who demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and reflection on their own teaching.

The importance of Preschool

There are many benefits for children and families to be gained from attending Preschool. A preschool experience:-

  • empowers children to think, explore, question, wonder and learn how to learn;

  • supports children’s intellectual and language development and communication skills;

  • offers children consistent, experienced, qualified educators to support their learning and development;

  • improves children’s ability to think, problem solve and reason as they enter school, enabling them to learn more in the early grades;

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

  • provides a solid platform for life-long learning and education;

  • guides children to gain independence, self-esteem and self-confidence, empowering their learning;

  • helps children have a greater understanding of the world around them;

  • encourages children to be independent learners and to take an active role in their learning;

  • supports children to play cooperatively together and learn from their experiences;

  • enables children and families the opportunity to belong, to be part of a community, and connect with others.