Aranda Preschool Philosophy
Aranda Preschool believes in caring, secure, and respectful relationships that build confidence and a sense of belonging to the preschool and broader community. We respect and maintain the rights and dignity of children, families and the community. We respect the diversity of each child and their family.
We honour and celebrate the diverse histories, cultures, languages, traditions, and values of every family in our community. We deeply respect and promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ ways of knowing, being, and doing. At Aranda Preschool, we embrace Aboriginal perspectives and ways of learning, and we are committed to walking alongside the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples as continual learners, acknowledging and valuing their rich culture, wisdom, and enduring connection to Country.
We believe in a play-based approach to learning, valuing the unique learning style of each child and celebrating all forms of participation. We provide experiences and resources that inspire open-ended investigations as they discover, create and imagine and encourage children to be active participants in their learning.
We hold a holistic view of the child, and strive to cater to the individual needs, interests, abilities and backgrounds of all. Educators recognise the significance of children’s play and interactions and use observations and reflections to influence planned experiences. The power of the teachable moment is embraced as children express interest and wonder in their environment. Educators engage in intentional teaching which is planned, deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful. Educators promote challenging interactions that foster high-level thinking skills and draw on different teaching strategies as the context changes.
We believe that children are innately creative, capable and inquisitive learners who are developing understandings about themselves, their community and their world.
Reviewed Term 3 2026