1. Welcome to Elermore Vale Public School Preschool Our staff: Fiona Tweedie (teacher) Olivia Wood (School Learning Support Officer 2013) Linda Perks (School Learning Support Officer 2012 – Wednesdays) Donna Onions (School Learning Support Officer 2012 – Thursdays) Our Philosophy: We believe that children are capable and resourceful learners who are active contributors to their own learning. Children need to be valued as individuals, within the context of their family and community. Children can develop confidence and positive self-esteem through a supportive and secure environment.

2. Some of our indoor activities include: Home corner, writing/drawing, easel painting, construction on floor, craft, cognitive/fine motor, playdough………

3. Look at how we are improving our outdoor playground: Vegetable garden, play mounds and sandstone stepping rocks, native gardens…….

4. We have some great shows visiting our preschool: Pacific Smiles, Henny Penny Hatching, Bob Turner Reptile Show, Willy-Do-Drop Circus Show and more………….

5. Here are some headings to Google for your interest: Elermore Vale Public School (Preschool section) includes this slideshow as well as some great information about what you can expect from a departmental preschool, plus useful links such as transition to school, community organisations, etc. Lady Gowrie has some interesting websites for parents re: child development, etc. Early Childhood Australia has interesting information regarding parent partnerships with schools/early childhood services, school readiness, children’s transitions from home to preschool and from preschool to school, etc. Early Years Learning Framework for parents provides information relating to the Early Years Learning Framework document which is currently being implemented across the nation to support the programs of all early childhood services.

6. Children’s 2012 orientation visits and Starting Dates for 2013: It will be great to meet with you all again when your children come to play with our current preschool children. Please bring your child’s profile sheets back on the first visit, and of course, if you have any questions or concerns, we can either make a time to discuss these, or straight forward questions can be answered on this day. If you have any questions or issues that you would like to discuss prior to your child’s visit, please call the preschool directly on 4955 8782. Starting Dates for 2013: Group A: Monday 4 th February 9.00am start (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Group B: Thursday 7 th February 9.00am start (Thurs, Fri)