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Our Classroom Activities
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EKM Daily Work Cycle
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8:30 am - 11:30 AM
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Morning Tea
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Group Time presenting Montessori Activities for Math, Language, Sensorial, Practical Life and Culture Learning
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Intentional Teaching & Child Initiated Activities
11:30am - 2:00 PM
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Lunch
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Quiet time
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Sleep time
2:00 pm - 3:30 PM
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Afternoon tea
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Prepare for 2nd Cycle of Montessori Activities for Math, Language, Sensorial, Practical Life and Culture Learning)
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Interest Groups (Optional)
Monday- Music Workshop with Hey Dee Ho Music
Tuesday- To be announce
Wednesday- Soccer class with Ginger Sports
Thursday- Christian class with Miss Rachel
Friday- Mandarin classes with Miss Rachel
3:30 - 6:00pm
Playground Free Time for Parents Pick up
Our Centre Core Values
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COMMUNICATION
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We believe that communication is central to everything we do.
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We strive to establish clear, honest and a variety of effective commination with our fellow educators, children and families in a professional manner at all times.
RELATIONSHIPS
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Our educators, children and families work together to effectively acknowledge and respect each child’s role and unique abilities.
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We believe in developing positive relations within the centre and community.
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We believe in open-ended communication valuing diversity and respect with every family.
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We honour children through loving, nurturing communication, celebrating their abilities in a healthy, safe and stimulating environment.
RESPECT
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We value respect for our centre, staff, children, families, and the broader community.
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We believe this is done through encouraging family and community input on a regular basis and acknowledging that each person is unique and a valued member of society.
SUSTAINABILITY
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We endeavour to engage in and encourage conservation and sustainability.
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We believe in, acknowledge and value a sustainable environment. We feel this is best achieved by supporting children to understand and take part in these practices.
ADVOCATE
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We believe in the right of all children. We endeavour to promote an environment where children, families and educators feel safe, secure and supported at all times.
PROFESSIONALISM
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We believe in professionalism in our relationships, interactions, communications and decisions within our centre.
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We hold a high expectation with regards to the presentation and professionalism of our team of highly skilled and passionate educators.
QLD Government Kindergarten Approved Program
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Excellent Kids Montessori provides an Approved Kindergarten Program
• Children who participate in a quality early education program enjoy a flying start to learning and life.
• Kindergarten programs offer a safe and caring environment in which children can build confidence in their abilities, extend their skills and have fun while learning.
• By participating in a kindergarten program, children discover new learning experiences and establish relationships that create a strong foundation for their future education.
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QKFS Plus Kindy Support
QKFS Plus Kindy Support provides low or no-cost kindy to eligible families. The subsidy is provided directly to our Centre to reduce your out of pocket expenses. You will be eligible if you:
• Hold a current Australian Government Health Care Card (or have a child that does)
• Foster family with a current Australian Government Health Care Cards
• Identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (or have a child who does)
• Have 3 or more children, of the same age enrolled in the Kindergarten Program in the same year