Contact Details
5 James Street
Strathmore VIC 3041
Melways Ref: 16 G12
Phone: 9379 4879
Email: st.aidans.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
Nominated Supervisor: Jennifer Le Roy
Educational Leader: Monica Sholakis
ACECQA National Quality Standard (NQS) Rating:
QA1: Educational program and practice – Meeting NQS
QA2: Children’s health and safety – Exceeding NQS
QA3: Physical environment – Meeting NQS
QA4: Staffing arrangements – Meeting NQS
QA5: Relationships with children – Meeting NQS
QA6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities – Exceeding NQS
QA7: Leadership and service management – Meeting NQS
Overall rating: Meeting NQS
2019 Session Times
St Aidan’s Preschool offers two 4 year old groups and one 3 year old group.
4 year old kindergarten – 15 hours per week
Navy
| Monday: Tuesday & Friday: | 8.00am – 12.00pm 8.30am – 2.00pm |
Jade
| Monday: Wednesday & Thursday: | 12.30pm – 4.30pm 8.30am – 2.00pm |
3 year old Kindergarten – 4 hours per week
Sapphire
| Tuesday & Thursday: | 2.30pm – 4.30pm |
2019 Term Fees
4YO
$480 per term
3YO
$375 per term
Fee Subsidy for Low Income Families
As per State Government Policy, Concession Card Holders are entitled to 15 hrs per week of free kindergarten in the four year old program only. The concession card must be sighted by a member of BPA Children’s Services staff when requested. Failure to show a valid concession card will result in full fees being charged. There is no subsidy for three year old programs.
Centre Philosophy
Our kindergarten provides a quality play based program working within both the National and Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks, offering opportunities for the children both indoors and outdoors.
The program is implemented in a play-based environment which will invite all children to experiment, challenge themselves, enjoy, develop relationships, grow together and build positive self-images. The program is developed through observations of all children, and is based on each child’s own individual developmental needs and skills.
We believe in creating a strong link between families and preschool, valuing family participation and contribution. The program is inclusive and sensitive to the needs of all children regardless of social or cultural background, gender and ability.
The preschool environment offers the children an opportunity to build on the skills they will require throughout their lives.
Our Mission Statement at St Aidan’s preschool, we believe:
Children strive in an environment where:
- Play is recognised and valued as a means of learning
- They are encouraged to develop positive relationships with adults and other children
- Their families are actively involved and their culture is reflected
- Adults support and extend children’s play to enhance learning
- There is a focus on languages, relationships and interactions
Families and Parents:
- Are actively involved in all aspects of the centre
- Help create the St Aidans community
- Are partners in their child’s education
- Expect effective and regular communication
Our Staff:
- Deserve to be valued for their varied experience and qualifications
- Continually learn and re-energise through planned learning, development and networking
- Are a team
- Are encouraged to be innovative and critically reflect on teaching practice
The community plays an integral role by:
- Creating links for families to other services
- Celebrating diversity in all its forms
- Developing and strengthening social networks
Registration
Four Year Old Kindergarten
To be eligible for four year old kindergarten a child must turn four years of age on or before 30th of April in the year of attendance.
To register your child in 4 year old kindergarten, please collect a form from the kindergarten or Moonee Valley Council who runs the Central Registration system.
Specific enquiries can be directed to the Kindergarten Field Officer on 9243 8888 or go to
www.mvcc.vic.gov.au and follow the links to the Kindergarten’s page to download a form.
Three Year Old Kindergarten
To be eligible for three year old kindergarten a child must turn three years of age on or before 30th of April in the year of attendance.
To register your child in 3 year old kindergarten, please collect a form from the kindergarten or Moonee Valley Council who runs the Central Registration system.
Specific enquiries can be directed to the Kindergarten Field Officer on 9243 8888 or go to
www.mvcc.vic.gov.au and follow the links to the Kindergarten’s page to download a form.
