Our Values
Our values encompass four main areas:
1. Children
- We believe children are to be respected and recognised regardless of differences or similarities
- We value children’s rights; they are treated with respect and equality and are encouraged to learn at their own pace
- We foster the love of learning and support children to have a positive attitude towards learning
- We provide a safe and secure environment where children can thrive to their absolute potential
- We believe children are competent, knowledgeable beings and their ideas and interests are to be respected and used to form the basis of the program
- We believe children should have relative control over their learning to acquire a sense of agency
- We believe in the significance of children to have the enjoyment of ‘Being’
- We believe in providing an inviting environment where children are inspired
- We believe that play is essential for children to learn.
2. Family
- We believe that families are the first and foremost educators of children
- We believe that families are unique and provide abundant opportunities for a diverse, relevant and culturally rich program
- We value the caring family community, where families feel they ‘Belong’
- We believe in providing an environment that thrives on open communication, support to one another and meaningful partnerships
- We believe that by aiming to offer a two-year program, close bonds are created between Educators, children and their families
- We value the enthusiasm of parents, children and Educators as they are actively involved.
3. Community
- We believe The Killarney School plays a valuable role in the local community
- We support families by providing links with local services
- We value the high community spirit
- We believe that community values should be incorporated into daily procedures and practices
- We celebrate as one; incorporating all cultures
- We uphold the traditions of The Killarney School and the well-respected reputation it possesses
- We respect the natural environment and sustainability
4. Educators
- We believe in providing a nurturing and encouraging environment which allows children to explore their creativity and inquisitiveness
- Educators are caring and enthusiastic. They take pride in the school and provide a personal approach with encouragement and support
- Educators provide a safe, secure and challenging environment with a balance of structured and unstructured activities with the freedom of adaptability
- Educators are advocates of quality education, and strive to provide an environment where all children’s needs are met
- Educators are dedicated, committed, educated, and knowledgeable, and continue to learn
- Educators prepare children for future endeavours and acknowledge who the children are ‘Becoming.’