Our Philosophy and Curriculum
Bracken Ridge Kindergarten embraces The Gowrie (Qld) Inc Philosophy. We believe that childhood is a unique time of life, to be valued and enjoyed in its own right. We also recognise that this is the time where foundations are laid for future health, learning and wellbeing. We value children growing up with the understanding, skills and dispositions to be caring people and effective learners, able to contribute to their world and to enjoy rich and successful relationships with others.
Bracken Ridge Kindergarten aims to provide an inclusive, quality educational program that is developmentally appropriate and responsive to the needs, interests and abilities of each child within a welcoming, safe and enjoyable environment. We aim to provide ‘Best Practice’ in the education and care of the children ensuring their rights and best interests through equitable and sustainable practices.
Our curriculum adheres to the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, which allows each child to progress along the continua of learning and development so encompassing learning areas - Identity, Connectedness, Wellbeing, Active Learning and Communicating, whilst applying practices that are fundamental to the 7 Quality Areas within the National Quality Framework.
Bracken Ridge Kindergarten aims to provide an inclusive, quality educational program that is developmentally appropriate and responsive to the needs, interests and abilities of each child within a welcoming, safe and enjoyable environment. We aim to provide ‘Best Practice’ in the education and care of the children ensuring their rights and best interests through equitable and sustainable practices.
Our curriculum adheres to the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, which allows each child to progress along the continua of learning and development so encompassing learning areas - Identity, Connectedness, Wellbeing, Active Learning and Communicating, whilst applying practices that are fundamental to the 7 Quality Areas within the National Quality Framework.
How do parents know our Kindergarten program is high quality?
Our Kindergarten is regulated by the Australian Children Education and Care Quality Authority and the Queensland State Government, and assessed and rated against the National Quality Standard.
The National Quality Standard was introduced in 2012 and applies to all early childhood education and care services in Australia. Our Kindergarten was one of the first kindergartens to be assessed under these new standards in 2012 and was rated “Meeting the National Quality Standard”.
The Gowrie (Qld) Inc.
In 2011, Bracken Ridge Kindergarten became affiliated with The Gowrie (Qld) Inc. The Gowrie are widely recognised across Australia for their quality early childhood education programs since their inception in 1940. The Gowrie is committed to best practice in children’s services and their programs provide a benchmark standard of quality care and education. Please visit The Gowrie (Qld) Inc website if you would like more information: www.gowrieqld.com.au