579 Waverley Rd
Glen Waverley

Ph: 9802 0152
Fax: 9887 9514

4 Year Old

The program is concerned with the ‘all round’ development of the child, achieving a balance between their emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs. Observations of each child are recorded and individual plans designed to develop attitudes and skills appropriate to their various levels.

Themes, based on the children’s interests, are explored in areas such as Art, Social Studies, Science, Maths, Music, Movement and Literature. Many special activities are organized to enhance these themes, e.g.

Drama workshops run by ‘The Drama Toolbox’ and titled ‘Under the Sea’, ‘Tiddalick the Frog’, ‘Journey Into Space’ and ‘Dinosaurs’.
Hospital in the School (HITS) program
Dental hygiene program
Grandparents’/Special Persons’ Day and a ride on a double decker bus
Road Safety program and excursion to Kew Traffic School
Cooking activities, e.g. damper, honey joys, gingerbread men, mini plum puddings
Easter Bunny Day
Fathers’ Night
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Rainbow Day
School Uniform and Lunch Day
Christmas Concert

A wide range of materials is provided to ensure that the program is both stimulating and creative. Special play areas are also set up, e.g. Camping in the bush, Planetarium, Restaurant, Shop, Hospital, Dental Surgery. Most activities are self-selective but there is also directed work where children complete a set task.

Phonics and numbers are introduced in a fun way through songs, drawing, games and cutting and pasting activities. The more advanced children are encouraged to pursue their interest in reading, writing and/or maths.

We hope that every child leaves Wayburne with a positive self-concept and a love of learning as well as many happy memories.

General Routine

Arrival:

8:45am (morning session) – 12:45pm (afternoon session)
Children and parents are greeted on arrival. Bags, coats, etc. are hung on the children’s pegs. After saying goodbye to their parents, children choose indoor activities and complete directed work.

Group Mat Time:

10:00am (morning session) - 1:45pm (afternoon session) This follows packing up of the indoor area. It includes finger plays, songs, games, movement and discussions related to current themes.

Morning or Afternoon Snack:

10:20am (morning session) – 2:05pm (afternoon session) Children wash their hands and then sit down at the tables for a snack consisting of fruit and a drink of water. Sometimes they will eat food that they have made. (e.g. biscuits, fairy bread, soup, popcorn)

Outdoor Play:

10:30am (morning session) – 2:15pm (afternoon session) This is a time for constructive learning through physical activities and dramatic play and special emphasis on gross motor skills and co-ordination. Sand, water and mud are important tactile experiences.

Show and Tell:

11:30am (morning session) – 3:00pm (afternoon session) This follows packing up of the outdoor area and lining up to come inside. Children will be rostered to bring along something to show once a week (i.e. 6 children per session).

Story Time and then Home Time:

11:45am (morning session) – 3:15pm (afternoon session) The children wait on the mat inside the kindergarten until they are collected. This is an important safety measure, as children must be supervised as they leave the Kindergarten and walk through the car park.

Birthdays:

Children are able to celebrate their birthdays by having small cakes or other simple treats supplied by the birthday child’s parent to share during snack time.

Roster Duty

Parents are invited to participate in the Kindergarten program (i.e. reading stories, helping children with a particular activity, preparing for snack time, etc.) this will be arranged on a roster basis, as will the laundering of towels and smocks.

Extended Hours

There are a limited number of extended hours places available for children in the 4 year-old groups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. These places are in addition to the four half day sessions and are generally allocated to children whose parents are working or studying (Cost is $20.00 per day – may be eligible for Child Care Benefit payment).

All A and B group children have the opportunity to eat their lunch at the kindergarten on Extended Hours days (Cost is $5.00 per lunch session). Parents don’t need to book lunch sessions in advance. They are just required to write their child’s name on the lunch list for that day.