Walert

The Walert (possum) program is our dedicated 4-year-old kindergarten space, providing engaging, thought-provoking opportunities for learners. We have a strong emphasis on school readiness, focusing on child identity and developing skills in confidence, resilience, independence, responsibility, and agency. Learning and development is planned to support each individual with a balance between child-led learning and intentional teacher led experiences.

Children engage in regular excursions to nearby parks, shops and places of interest as a way of establishing and building wider community ties and life experiences.

To be eligible for children to attend our 4-year-old funded kindergarten program they need to attend at least 2 days (15 hours) per week. Children attending the program will engage in our permanent outing scheme, attending excursions outside of the centre each week.

ROOM RATIO

The Walert program has a maximum of 10 Children per day with 1 qualified Kindergarten teacher.

WALERT STAFF

Tahnia coordinates the 4-year-old kindergarten program, holding a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood. Tahnia works full time during school term.

Cecilia supports this program, holding a Cert 3 in Childrens Services.