Our philosophy
Kinma provides a curriculum designed to encourage each child to discover full academic, physical and social potential, encouraging children to become flexible thinkers and independent, self-directed learners.
Central to Kinma's approach is our Core and Guiding principles, our unique learning program, time for creative free play integrated daily into our curriculum, assessment rather than testing and building healthy strong relationships.
Our Core Principles
Kinma promotes an active, creative and generative environment which respects and nurtures the individuality of its members, and which actively encourages children to reach their potential in all areas.
We believe that an educational environment which encourages debate, discussion, evaluation of current educational thought and research by all its members is more likely to be innovative and to continue to address the most pertinent of issues in terms of the future needs of its children
Creative free-play
We believe that play is a leading factor in the child's development; play is predominant in the early years at Kinma.
Kinma Preschool offers a truly play-based curriculum and both play and imagination are critical factors in learning throughout Kinma Primary. Play is child-centred and self-directed, allowing children to learn self-discipline and self-motivation. From play, children learn how to behave in social situations that are acceptable.
Relationships
Kinma believes that involving children in a supportive, democratic community allows children to face direct personal responsibility for their actions.
Through the Kinma community, children develop the ability to tolerate diversity of opinion, to speak out against inappropriate behaviour and to work collaboratively on creating and delivering group projects. Kinma children learn that their education and other life choices are their own responsibility.
Open days
Open Days
We are unable to offer visits at this time, pleast watch this space for further information.
When we are open again, we invite you to join us on our next Open event, hear how our dynamic, progressive, independent school works, and tour our beautiful Primary and Preschool, set in the bush on 5 acres of land. See how we offer a unique child-centred education for preschool and primary school 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.
Preschool Open Day *Postponed*
We invite you to join us, hear about 'A day in the life of a Kinma Preschooler', meet staff, tour Preschool, hear about our play-based, child-centred curriculum and how it takes place in a challenging, nurturing and exciting learning environment. Learn more about how play and imagination are integral to our education approach, where children can choose to participate in a wide range of activities during the preschool day. To book call 9450 0738.
If you’re not able to join us for one of our open events, we invite you to join us for a tour of the school.
You will have the opportunity to look around the Preschool and have an informal chat to answer all your questions, as well as meet the teachers and staff.
Please check our calendar for upcoming tour dates. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 02 9450 0738 to book in.
Term Dates 2020
- Term 1: Thu 30 Jan – Thu 9 April
- Term 2: Wed 29 Apr – Fri 3 July
- Term 3: Wed 22 July – Fri 25 Sep
- Term 4: Tues 13 Oct – Wed 16 Dec
Term Dates 2021
- Term 1: Fri 28 Jan to Thu 1 April
- Term 2: Wed 21 April to Fri 25 June
- Term 3: Wed 21 July to Fri 17 Sep
- Term 4: Tues 5 Oct to Wed 15 Dec
Contact us
127 Coolowie Rd,
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
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Primary: +61 2 9450 0738
Preschool: +61 2 9486 3018
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