Kinma preschool
Play-based curriculum, beautiful child-centred learning environment, parent participation welcome!
Welcome to Kinma
Kinma is a dynamic independent progressive school in Sydney offering a unique child-centred, democratic education for preschool and primary school aged children.
Kinma encourages children to become flexible thinkers and independent, self-directed learners in a non-competitive environment which respects and nurtures the individuality of its members.
Established in 1972 and set on 5 acres of beautiful bushland in Terrey Hills, Kinma has been leading the way in innovative teaching and learning for over 40 years. Learn more...
Kinma Play Group
Join us for Play Group after 7th May, every Monday during term time in our school hall, 9.30-11.30am.
Contact us
127 Coolowie Rd,
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
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Primary: +61 2 9450 0738
Preschool: +61 2 9486 3018
Fax: +61 2 9450 0748
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Kinma Play Group
Kinma Play Group runs on Mondays during term time. We hope to see you there!
Focus and tinkering at Kinma
The ability to focus on one activity or experience for a considerable period of time is universally agreed upon as very beneficial in the suite of learning skills. It can also be incredibly enjoyable and according to Csikszentmihalyi, author of Flow, when it is, the learning and outcomes are enormous for the individual and the community of which they are a part.
What does focus look like at Kinma? Where is it found? How do teachers arrange scenarios to encourage it?
Kinma Preschool: Exceeding National Quality Standard
Kinma Preschool completed the new NQS assessment and ratings process with the Education and Care Services Directorate, NSW Office of Education and Communities in November 2013. We are pleased to announce that we have been assessed with an overall rating of: EXCEEDING NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARD
Read more: Kinma Preschool: Exceeding National Quality Standard
The importance of play in our curriculum
Play is predominant in the early years at Kinma. It is seen as a leading factor in the child's development. Central to the success of play is the child's self-control.
From play, children learn how to behave in social situations that are acceptable. Since play is child-centred and directed, the children learn self-discipline and self-motivation.
The Friendship Seed Project
We believe that people who are friends care for each other so the more friends there are, the more people are cared for and the less people are harmed. As a symbol of children's friendships all over the world, we are creating the world’s longest friendship band and hope you will join us in its creation.
Click here and find out how to participate. Lets design world peace together.
The Friendship Seed team
Latest news
Open Morning, Tuesday 30th October, 9.30am
Open days
Kinma's next Preschool Open Morning is on Tuesday 30th October, 2018, 9.30 - 11.30am.
Kinma Preschool is a delightful haven offering play-based learning in a spacious, natural setting. Hear more about how play and imagination are integral to our education approach and how children can choose to participate in a wide range of activities during the Preschool day, including French, basketball, bushwalks, gardening, cooking and more. Morning Tea will be provided over Q&A and a chat with staff and parents. To book in call 9450 0738.
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Term Dates 2018
- Term 4: Tues 16 Oct – Fri 14 Dec
Term Dates 2019
- Term 1: Thu 31 Jan – Fri 12 April
- Term 2: Wed 1 May – Fri 5 July
- Term 3: Wed 31 July - Fri 27 Sep
- Term 4: Tues 15 Oct – Wed 18 Dec