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Arrival

We encourage families to arrive from 9.30am (or 8.30am if you are in the long day Thursday/Friday class to achieve the most from the preschool day. On arrival parents are encouraged to greet teachers and make their presence known. All children must be "signed in", in the sign in book located in their child's classroom.

Departure

All caregivers/parents must alert teachers when they are leaving. Only parents and those authorised will be allowed to sign out and to collect children. Parents are encouraged to allow time to talk to their child's teacher if necessary as children must be collected no later than 3.30pm or 4 pm depending on your class . All caregivers/parents must alert teachers when they are leaving. Only parents and those authorised will be allowed to collect children. All children must be "signed out" in the sign in book. Parents are encouraged to arrive no later than 3:15pm to allow time to talk to their child's teacher if necessary as children must be collected no later than 3.30pm.

Morning Tea and Lunch

Morning tea and Lunch are supplied from home. Healthy eating practices are encouraged at preschool.

Program

Teaching at St John's Preschool is stimulating and challenging, responsive and encouraging and at all times aiming to nurture the growth of children whilst embracing their uniqueness and individuality. The national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), underpins all our curriculum and our program is based on a philosophy of learning through play. Our teaching at St John's Preschool is stimulating and challenging, responsive and encouraging and at all times aiming to nurture the growth of children whilst embracing their uniqueness and individuality. The new national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), underpins all our curriculum and our programme is based on a philosophy of learning through play and is reflective of children’s individual development and interests.