Our Philosophy and Mission Statement
Mission Statement
To provide quality care and education for children aged 3-5 years in a safe and stimulating environment which caters for the socio-economic needs of families in the community.
We believe that children:
- are capable, resourceful, curious and eager to learn
- are individuals, developing at their own pace and stage
- do not develop and grow in isolation
- are part of and learn in a wider social context
- are responsible to others in their community
A child’s community is:
- themselves
- their family (immediate and extended)
- their preschool
- their local neighbourhood
All members of the community are important in the development of the child.
We believe that parents and family are the most important people in children’s lives and have the biggest impact on their learning.
Therefore, our role as early childhood educators involves:
- getting to know each child well
- offering opportunities for family involvement and partnership
- providing relevant and interesting opportunities for children to follow interests and extend their learning, encouraging them to move beyond their current stage of development
- providing an environment that allows children the time to express themselves, be creative, interact with materials, revisit experiences and learn about the world
- fostering independence as part of a preparation for life and school
- fostering a sense of responsibility in each child – knowing that they are an individual but also part of a wider group (learning to care and share)
- nurturing and reinforcing each child’s understanding of Christian and moral values
- understanding how our local community impacts on each child’s experience.
Staff
Northside Baptist Preschool follows ratios set out in the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
Each class (of 20 children) has a 4 year, University trained teacher (B.Ed.(ECE)) as well as an educator.
A support teacher is employed to work along the teachers to support children with additional needs.
Management Structure
The Northside Baptist Church, as Approved Provider, is responsible (through its Coordinator and the Management Committee) for the effective and efficient management of the Preschool and for the maintenance of the property and appropriate records.
The Director (Nominated Supervisor) is responsible to the Approved Provider for the overall planning, development, implementation and supervision of appropriate programs and activities the children.
We also have an Educational Leader who, with support of the teachers and educators, develops an appropriate program for each invidual child. The educational team is implementing the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to guide their planning and programming.
Parents (Community representatives) are spokespersons at Management Committee meetings for the group of parents they represent. They vote on issues pertaining to the management and administration of the preschool and report back to parents on specific issues raised by those parents. The Management Committee meets at least once a term.
Management Committee
Our management committee is made up from the church and the parent body.
| Northside Baptist Church (Licensee) |
| Management CommitteeChairman (Senior Minister) Coordinator – Church appointment Church Diaconate appointment Church Membership appointment Two Parent Representative (2 & 3 day group) – appointed at Preschool AGMTwo substitute Parent Representatives are also appointed at the AGM – one from each of the 2 & 3 day groups. Director, Teacher and President of the Parent Committee attend Management Committee meetings as ex-officio members. (refer Constitution for “Proceedings of the Management Committee) |
| Preschool Director (Nominated Supervisor) |
| Preschool Staff |