Our Philosophy

Young children learn by doing. The complex process of learning begins at birth and results from the interaction of a child’s own thinking and experiences. Maturity and emotional development are important contributing factors in learning because they provide a valuable framework which precedes learning.

Children learn by hearing, seeing, moving and touching. With a foundation of security, love and encouragement, children will explore and learn to understand the exciting world around them.

Knowledge is not given to children. They acquire information about their physical and social world through playful interaction with other children, adults and objects. They are motivated by a natural desire to explore and make sense of the world around them.

Children’s ability to learn is directly related to their effective use of language. Children should be given every opportunity to express what they need and what they think. Conversations and questions should require thinking and require more than a simple answer from older children.

The earliest years of childhood are of great significance. The habits, attitudes, ideas and interests, which are acquired, will influence the remainder of the childs life.

The pre-school, kindergarten and nursery classes offer a friendly and happy environment where children can work and play together. Opportunities are provided for the children to gain new skills, appreciations and form good habits. The children learn to be responsible members of a group.

Across the School, the teachers and assistants are aware of the many opportunities for religious interpretation of the children’s day –to-day experiences. They seek to guide the children at their developmental level in a good way of life as exemplified by Jesus Christ.