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PRE-PREP2021
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The Pre-Prep program is the first possible entry point to our Townsville Grammar School community.
The Pre-Prep program is offered at the Early Education Centres at our Annandale and North Shore Junior School Campuses. The Centres provide a secure, caring and structured environment that is values-based, with the focus on play-based learning and the building of respectful relationships.
Our Early Education Centres are led by our Director of Early Education and managed by university qualified Teachers, supported by Diploma level Educators. The learning program is designed to help children begin their educational journey by developing cognitive, physical and social abilities to their full potential.
Designed specifically for four year olds, the Pre-Prep program is structured to prepare children for a confident
transition to the Prep Year.
The program includes age-appropriate challenges and positive learning experiences. It aims to instil a love of and respect for our environment, to value and respect diversity and difference, and to promote positive wellbeing and self-esteem.
Our Early Education Centres have an open door policy, where parents are strongly encouraged to become engaged and involved in their child’s learning community. Visit our website for more information on our Early Education Centres, our Pre-Prep program and our policies and statements.
OUR EARLY EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY
DATE OF BIRTH PRE-PREP PREP YEAR 1
01 JULY 2015 - 30 JUNE 2016 2020 2021 2022
01 JULY 2016 - 30 JUNE 2017 2021 2022 2023
01 JULY 2017 - 30 JUNE 2018 2022 2023 2024
01 JULY 2018 – 30 JUNE 2019 2023 2024 2025
WHEN CAN WE START?
Designed specifically for four year olds, the Pre-Prep program is structured to prepare children for a confident transition to the Prep Year.
Our Prep-Prep program values the theory of learning through play, where children can parallel play and work in small groups to develop social skills, mature emotionally and gain the confidence to engage in new experiences and environments. Play helps young brains develop, it helps with the development of language and communication skills and provides real opportunities for children to learn to make sense of the world around them.
Our Early Education Centres are values-based environments, and therefore, we are very focused on building respectful relationships and community. This provides our children with a positive learning environment, and leads to each child feeling valued and appreciated with a genuine sense of belonging.
Townsville Grammar School offers Pre-Prep programs in our Early Education
Centres at the Annandale and North Shore Campuses.
This is an added advantage in preparing children for the transition to Prep, the beginning of their formal schooling journey.
Our Pre-Prep classes often visit the Junior School Campuses to use the facilities, learn with specialist teachers, and join in with School events and celebrations. This sense of familiarity and inclusion builds confidence and fosters a sense of aspiration to move to the Junior School.
You are welcome to arrange a personal tour, or join in the weekly scheduled tours that are available at both of our Early Education Centres.
CYNDI FRIEND [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF EARLY EDUCATION
CYNDI FRIEND
The learning and development areas describe the knowledge, skills and dispositions that children explore during the kindergarten year:
IDENTITYChildren build a strong sense of identity through connections with their families, peers, teachers and communities.
CONNECTEDNESSChildren are developing a sense of connectedness to their world. This connectedness helps them relate to the values, traditions and practices of their families, kindergartens, communities and the wider world. It supports them to learn about the interconnectedness of people and environments.
WELLBEINGImportant aspects of wellbeing include children’s physical and mental health, personal safety and successful social functioning. Wellbeing is linked with resilience, providing children with the ability to manage change and respond to challenges. A strong sense of wellbeing requires positive, supportive and trusting relationships, which build children’s confidence and optimism.
ACTIVE LEARNINGActive learning helps children to build positive dispositions and approaches towards learning. It encourages increasing confidence, engagement and involvement in learning and the development of curiosity, problem-solving, creative thinking and investigation processes.
COMMUNICATINGThe foundation for children becoming effective citizens is their development of language, literacy and numeracy. Exploring and engaging with literacy through reading, viewing, listening, writing, speaking and creating supports a child to become an effective communicator. Numeracy is the capacity, confidence and disposition to use mathematics in everyday situations.
The Pre-Prep program is designed specifically for four year olds. The program is delivered in our Early Education Centres, located at our two Junior School Campuses at Annandale and North Shore.
CHILDREN IN OUR PRE-PREP PROGRAM LEARN:
• In a stimulating play-based environment
• Through a play-based curriculum drawn from the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Framework
• By staff responding to the interests of the children
• Through integration across the curriculum
• By building on prior experiences and knowledge
• Through activities that stimulate imagination and inspire creativity
AS THE QUEENSLAND KINDERGARTEN LEARNING FRAMEWORK HIGHLIGHTS, CHILDREN LEARN BEST WHEN THEY:
• Make connections between their prior experiences and learning in the school setting
• Participate in making decisions
• Make choices
• Share their opinions and experiences
• Discuss learning
• Learn in a responsible and supportive environment
• Learn through multi-sensory experiences
• Participate actively in learning that engages them emotionally, physically, cognitively and socially.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT AREAS
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGFOR PRE-PREP IN 2022
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SIGNED IN AND OUT BY A PARENT OR NOMINATED GUARDIAN.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
• UNIFORM:
• PRE-PREP STUDENTS WEAR THE TGS SPORTS UNIFORM, HAT AND DUFFEL BAG
• FOOD:
• CHILDREN BRING THEIR OWN MORNING TEA, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON TEA
• LUNCH ORDERS MAY BE MADE THROUGH THE SCHOOL CANTEEN
• LIGHT SNACKS ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN WHO ATTEND AFTER 4:00PM
ANNANDALE CAMPUSTUESDAY, 31 AUGUST, 6:00PM NORTH SHORE CAMPUSWEDNESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER, 6:00PM
• Two locations - Annandale and North Shore Campuses
• Led by university qualified teachers, supported by Diploma level Educators
• Specialist program designed for four year olds
• Designed as a preparation and transition year for Prep
• Play-based learning in a values-based environment
• A focus on wellbeing, in line with the School’s Positive Education Program
• Townsville Grammar School’s #1 Ranking for NAPLAN in North Queensland
SPECIALISTS IN THE EDUCATION OF FOUR YEAR OLDS• 3, 4 and 5 day programs available
• Long Day Care (OSHC)
• Monday – Friday, 50 weeks per year
• Payment is required for all sessions booked, regardless of attendance
• Places will be allocated as per the TGS Enrolment Policy
SESSIONS
SESSION TIMES AND FEES
ANNANDALE NORTH SHORE
LONG DAY CARE ($90 PER DAY) 7:00am-6:00pm 6:30am-6:00pm
10 HOUR DAY ($90 PER DAY) 7:30am-5:30pm 7:00am-5:00pm
SET TEACHING PROGRAM
($78 PER DAY)9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm
DAYS 3, 4 & 5 days 3, 4 & 5 days
TERM/SCHOOL HOLIDAY
We are open for 50 weeks per year, closing for 2 weeks at Christmas. Your booking remains the same during the school holidays.
CCSTGS Early Education Centres are Approved and Registered Long Day Care Centres offering a Pre-Prep program. Parents can receive reduced fees through lodging a claim with CentreLink. Fee statements are adjusted to include the CCS upon receipt of this information.
DIRECTOR OF EARLY EDUCATIONCyndi Friend
North Shore: (07) 4412 6601Annandale: (07) 4412 4858
DIRECTOR OF ENROLMENTSKristell Scott(07) 4722 4973
ONLINE ENROLMENTS