Gulpa Gaka Yorta Yorta Woka. We acknowledge the Yorta Yorta people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, learn and play. We honour their enduring connection to land (Woka), water (Wala), culture and community. We are committed to respectfully embedding connection to Country within our everyday learning.

At Shine Bright Anstruther Street Kindergarten, we want every child and family to feel safe, welcomed and that they belong. We celebrate the strengths, identities, cultures and perspectives that make our kindergarten community unique. We create an inclusive environment where every child is supported to participate, learn and thrive.

We believe in keeping the joy in all that we do at Kinder. We find joy in our relationships, our teaching, our learning and our play. We lead with kindness, empathy and respect. We believe strong and trusting relationships are at the heart of children’s wellbeing and learning.

We see children as capable, curious and full of ideas. Their voices, interests and choices help shape our program, environments and experiences. Through play, exploration and intentional teaching, we support children to build confidence, independence, relationships and a strong sense of who they are.

We recognise that every child learns, communicates and regulates differently. We respond with connection, co-regulation and environments that adapt to the children within them. We support each child to experience success, participation and a genuine sense of belonging.

Families are children’s first and most important teachers. We value genuine partnerships with families and recognise that their knowledge, perspectives and feedback make our kindergarten stronger. We embrace our wider community and create meaningful connections that strengthen children’s understanding of where they belong and the world around them.

Our educators are learners too. We listen to our children, families and community, reflect together and continue to grow our practice. As our kindergarten community grows and changes, so do we, while keeping relationships, belonging and joy at the heart of what we do.