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 playgroup
Join us for playgroup every Monday during term time in our new meeting space, 9:30am - 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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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, Wednesday 23 August, 2017
Would you like to visit our beautiful school and discover more about progressive education?
Come and join us on Wednesday 23rd August 2017, 9.30 - 11.30am.
Come to a talk and tour, hear how our dynamic, progressive, independent school and preschool work, set in 5 acres of land. See how we offer a unique, child-centred, democratic education for preschool and primary aged children, which includes violin, French, basketball, bush walking, and much more. Morning Tea will be provided over Q&A after the tour. To book in call 9450 0738.
We look forward to seeing you.
Open days
Our annual Open Day 'School on Sunday' was on 4 June. We invite you to attend one of our Open Mornings.
23rd August, 2017 - 9.30am to 11.30am
26th October, 2017 - 9.30am to 11.30am
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Term Dates 2017
- Term 1: Tue 31st Jan - Fri 7th Apr
- Term 2: Thu 27th Apr - Fri 30th Jun
- Term 3: Wed 26th Jul - Fri 22nd Sep
- Term 4: Tue 10th Oct - Fri 15th Dec