Philosophy

Olympic Avenue Kindergarten acknowledges the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we come together to learn through play. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We respect and celebrate our Indigenous heritage.

Olympic Avenue Kindergarten is committed to providing a child safe environment where children are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Olympic Avenue Kindergarten provides a nurturing, secure and stimulating play-based program that is guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (2016), the Early Years Learning Framework (2009) and the National Quality Framework (2018).

We believe:

• In the importance for children to develop a sense of belonging.
• That children are individuals and should be valued for their individuality.
• That children achieve better outcomes when we have high expectations of them.
• In equity and diversity, in that all children deserve to access and participate in all parts of the kindergarten program with other children.
• That every child has the right to learn and develop.
• That all children, families, educators and the Committee have the right to be respected. We promote acceptance and respect for each other’s different skills, abilities and cultures.
• That families are respected as their child’s first teachers. We value shared decision making and active participation and welcome family involvement.
• In the importance of children making connections with the natural environment and we promote sustainability as part of our everyday practice.

Olympic Avenue Kindergarten offers separate 3 and 4 year old sessions.