Kindergarten Philosophy

At the beginning of each year our out of school hours care and kindergarten staff meet to review our service philosophy and reflect on how we incorporate these values into the important work we do with children and families.

Below you will see our updated 2022 philosophy. In the first section you will notice that we acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land where we work, learn and play. 

Previously this was more broadly extended to the people of the Kulin Nations. 

This change reflects changes made on July 1 2021, where new boundary variations in relation to Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) were put into effect by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council (VAHC). 

It is now confirmed that Oakleigh Primary School and Kindergarten is on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. If you would like more information about which land your home, workplace etc. is on you can search a specific address here:

https://achris.vic.gov.au/weave/wca.html

Our updated Philosophy:

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, learn and play, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging. We strive to embed reconciliation into our daily practice and be an example of reconciliation to the wider community. 

The Oakleigh Primary School Kindergarten and OSHC communities share common goals and values about the best ways to support children on their educational journeys. We encourage respectful, collaborative relationships between children, families, the school, educators and the broader community, with our common focus being the child.

We value an inclusive and supportive environment where children can become inquisitive, respectful and involved learners. We believe that children’s education and development is best supported through meaningful and engaged play based learning. We recognise that children have their own unique perspectives on the world and nurture a sense of learning as fun and exciting.

We believe children and all community members have a right to feel safe and secure, and to have their dignity maintained at all times. We uphold a high standard of professional understanding, education and practice relating to child safety standards and children’s protection from harm.

We respect and celebrate the diversity within our community and beyond. We provide support to each child to promote their health, wellbeing and individuality through a commitment to social justice.

We are committed to a strong focus on sustainability through both sustainable education and the modelling of sustainable practices.

Updated January 2022