​Our Philosophy
 

• We welcome each child as an individual with a unique social and cultural background to be acknowledged, respected and treated inclusively.

• We celebrate our Jewish cultural and traditional heritage as founded by the Queensland Jewish Kindergarten Association (QJKA), through music, stories and festivals.

• We acknowledge and pay tribute to our Indigenous elders, past, present and emerging as the traditional custodians of this land on which we meet.

• We recognise that each child is a capable and competent learner with their own set of strengths to be nurtured, fostered and extended.

• We support children to develop a sense of agency, resilience, self-confidence, empathy and critical thinking within the Early Years Learning Framework of Identity, Connectedness, Well-being, Active Learning and Communicating.

• We aim to offer a play-based and emergent curriculum, laying foundations for future wellbeing, learning and growth.

• We recognise the varied and extensive knowledge that families bring and welcome children and families as co-contributors to the curriculum.

• We work to develop trusting, supportive relationships with families to enhance each child’s learning and development.

• We value an open, collaborative dialogue with the wider community to build trust, equity and access for all Gan Gani Kindergarten stakeholders.

• We support children to become aware of and care for their environment, and aim to embed sustainable practice in all aspects of our curriculum, daily practice and policies.

• We believe that all children, families, carers and staff have the right to be in a safe and welcoming environment.