Kinma logo
  • Home
  • About
    • About Kinma
    • History
    • The learning programme
    • Philosophy
      • Our core principles
      • Play
      • Relationships
    • Transitions
    • Governance
    • About progressive education
    • Parent participation
    • Information for parents
  • Playgroup
  • Preschool
    • Kinma Preschool
    • Aims and objectives
    • Play-based curriculum
    • Meet our Preschool educators
    • Parent participation
    • Transition to primary
    • Preschool FAQs
  • Primary
    • Kinma Primary
    • Assessment and reporting
    • Key learning areas
    • Multi-age classes
      • Group 1
      • Group 2
      • Group 3
    • Tinkering
    • Meet our Primary teachers
    • Transition to high school
    • Primary FAQs
  • OOSH (GU)
    • Green Umbrella - Kinma Out of school hours care
  • News
    • Latest news
    • What's on
    • Visit Kinma
    • Next school tour
  • Community
    • Kinma community
    • Kinma alumni
    • Community planning day
    • Annual auction night
    • Snack Attack
    • Community activities
  • Enrolments
  • Contact
Kinma play

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

playgroup 2013 0005

Join us for Play Group every Monday during term time in our school hall, 9.30-11.30am

Learn more...

Kinma preschool

Preschool Christine-painting

Play-based curriculum, beautiful child-centred learning environment, parent participation welcome!

Learn more...

Kinma primary

Primary woodwork-yurt-farm

Small multi-age classes, high teacher-student ratio, thematic teaching and learning.

Learn more...

Contact us

127 Coolowie Rd,
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
Find us on Google Maps

Primary: +61 2 9450 0738
Preschool: +61 2 9486 3018
Fax: +61 2 9450 0748
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Book a Tour

primary fort

Join us for our next school tour dates: 

Tuesday 13th May, and Thursday 19th June

This Tour will start at the school hall.

Bookings are essential. Book online now, or alternatively call 9450 0738 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more information and to book your place.

Hear how our dynamic, progressive, independent school works, and tour our beautiful Primary and Preschool, set in the bush on 5 acres of land. Learn how we offer a unique child-centred education for preschool and primary school aged children, which includes Music, Spanish, basketball, bush walking, and much more. 

Join the next tour or call 02 9450 0738 to book.

Kinma Play Group

Play GroupPlay Group runs Mondays during term time 9.30-11am.  Set in 5 acres of beautiful bush land, Play Group operates from the Kinma school hall and large outdoor playground. Check out the Kinma Play Group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KinmaPlayGroup.

 

Read more: Kinma Play Group

Focus and tinkering at Kinma

Primary tinkering

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?

Read more: Focus and tinkering at Kinma

The importance of play in our curriculum

Primary maths-rocksPlay 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.

Read more...

Latest news

Playgroup - Mondays during school term

playgroup 2013 0006If 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

Follow Us

 

instagram

Kinma values a school environment that stresses cooperation rather than competition

© Kinma, 2011-2013 | Website designed by Bea Pierce.