Kinma preschool
Play-based curriculum, beautiful child-centred learning environment, parent participation welcome!
Welcome to Kinma
Kinma is a dynamic independent bush 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 50 years. Learn more...
Kinma Play Group
Join us for Play Group 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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Preschool
Kinma preschool is a challenging, interesting and exciting learning environment. Play and imagination are integral to Kinma’s education approach and can choose to participate in a wide range of activities during the preschool day.
Through play experiences, children develop self-motivation and the ability to make their own choices. Children use a wide range of cognitive and life skills as they plan and implement their play; they balance individual freedom with social co-operation, negotiation and responsibility for the welfare of others.
The teachers base their programmes upon recognised stages of child development, while carefully consider the individual needs of every child. Each child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical progress is continously monitored and recorded in their personal profile.
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Kinma preschools learning program
How Parent Participation is valued and encouraged.
Meet our preschool educators
Our Preschool educators base their programmes upon recognised stages of child development while carefully consider the individual needs of every child. Each child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical progress is continously monitored and recorded in their personal profile.
At Kinma there is a very close teacher/child relationship. The informal and friendly environment encourages personal expression, as well as stimulating respect for and understanding of the individuality of others.
Kinma Preschool
Kinma Preschool
Kinma's bush preschool offers a play-based, child-centred curriculum in a nurturing and exciting learning environment. Play and imagination are integral to our education approach and children can choose to participate in a wide range of activities during the preschool day.
Kinma Preschool completed the new NQS assessment and ratings process with the NSW Office of Education and Communities and was assessed with an overall rating of: EXCEEDING NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARD
Aims & objectives
Kinma Preschool provides a warm, friendly, relaxed and secure environment where children are safe to be themselves. A central aim of Kinma Preschool is to make the child's transition from home to preschool as positive as possible.
Play-based
Play and imagination are central to Kinma Preschool. Through a play based curriculum, children develop self-motivation and the ability to make their own choices. Children use a wide range of cognitive and life skills as they play.
Meet our educators
Kinma Preschool educators base their programmes upon recognised stages of child development. Our educators create high levels of friendly interaction and encourage parental participation.
Learning programme
In Preschool, we have always operated with the now recognised new National Quality Framework Standards (NQF). These include relationships with children, educational program and practice, children’s health and safety, physical environment, staffing arrangements, collaborative partnerships with families and communities and leadership and service management.
For further information see http://www.mychild.gov.auLearn more...
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Preschool Learning Programme
In Preschool, we have always operated with the now recognised new National Quality Framework Standards (NQF). These include:
- Relationships with Children
- Educational program and practice’
- Children’s health and safety
- Physical Environment
- Staffing arrangements
- Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
- Leadership and service management
For further information see http://www.mychild.gov.au.
Download the Preschool enrolment form
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Playgroup - Mondays during school term
If you have young children and are interested in a connecting with like-minded parents, come and try our Playgroup.
Playgroup operates from within the School which is set in 5 acres of beautiful bush land. We use our multi-purpose meeting space and large outdoor playground where children can play while you relax and enjoy a cuppa. Playgroup runs every Monday during term time, 9:30am-11:00am.
Visits are $5 / family to cover morning tea and supplies. There are no membership fees.There is no need to book or to commit to a full term. Simply come along on any Monday when it's on.
Term Dates 2025
- Term 1: Tues 4 February to Fri 11 April
- Term 2: Wed 30 April to Fri 27 June
- Term 3: Wed 23 July to Fri 26 Sep
- Term 4: Wed 15 Oct to Thu 18 Dec
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