PRE-PREP PROGRAM

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

ANNANDALE & NORTH SHORE

EARLY EDUCATION

Townsville Grammar School’s Early Education Centres offer an exceptional Pre-Prep program led by qualified Teachers, who are experts in educating children within this age group.

Designed specifically for four year olds, the Pre-Prep program is structured to prepare children for a confident transition to the Prep Year.

Our Prep-Prep program values the theory of learning through play, where children can parallel play and work in small groups to develop social skills, mature emotionally and gain the confidence to engage in new experiences and environments. Play helps young brains develop, it helps with the development of language and communication skills and provides real opportunities for children to learn to make sense of the world around them.

Our Early Education Centres are values-based environments, and therefore, we are very focused on building respectful relationships and community. This provides our children with a positive learning environment, and leads to each child feeling valued and appreciated with a genuine sense of belonging.

Townsville Grammar School offers Pre-Prep programs in our Early Education Centres at the Annandale and North Shore Campuses. This is an added advantage in preparing children for the transition to Prep, the beginning of their formal schooling journey. Our Pre-Prep classes often visit the Junior School Campuses to use the facilities, learn with specialist teachers, and join in with School events and celebrations. This sense of familiarity and inclusion builds confidence and fosters a sense of aspiration to move to the Junior School.

You are welcome to arrange a personal tour, or join in the weekly scheduled tours that are available at both of our Early Education Centres.

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL | EARLY EDUCATION

OUR EARLY EDUCATION PHILOSOPHYThe Pre-Prep program is the first possible entry point to our Townsville Grammar School community.

The Pre-Prep program is offered at the Early Education Centres at our Annandale and North Shore Junior School Campuses. The Centres provide a secure, caring and structured environment that is values-based, with the focus on play-based learning and the building of respectful relationships.

Our Early Education Centres are led by our Director of Early Education and managed by university qualified Teachers, supported by Diploma level Educators. The learning program is designed to help children begin their educational journey by developing cognitive, physical and social abilities to their full potential.

“Designed specifically for four year olds, the Pre-Prep program is structured to prepare children for a confident transition to the Prep Year.”

The program includes age-appropriate challenges and positive learning experiences. It aims to instil a love of and respect for our environment, to value and respect diversity and difference, and to promote positive wellbeing and self-esteem.

Our Early Education Centres have an open door policy, where parents are strongly encouraged to become engaged and involved in their child’s learning community. Visit our website for more information on our Early Education Centres, our Pre-Prep program and our policies and statements.

MS CYNDI FRIENDDIRECTOR OF EARLY EDUCATION

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:• Pre-Prep students wear the TGS Sports Uniform, hat and

duffel bag

• Children bring their own morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

• Lunch orders may be made through the School Canteen

• Light snacks are provided for children who attend after 4:00pm

• All children must be signed in and out by a parent or nominated guardian.

SIX KEY LEARNING AREASThe Pre-Prep program delivers a curriculum based on the following key learning areas:

1. Social and Personal Learning Outdoor and indoor play Cooperation and sharing Respect Independence Resilience Responsibility

2. Health and Physical Learning Healthy choices Gross motor skills Fine motor skills

3. Literacy, Language and Communication Stories read, told and dramatized Symbolic awareness of language Modelling the use and purpose of language Writing and drawing Oral language

4. Numeracy Block play Games Songs and rhythm Puzzles Counting

5. Science Thinking Investigating and predicting Imagining and responding Exploring their natural environment Manipulating and discovering Technology

6. Creative Arts Visual arts (various mediums) Performing art (drama) Music

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTThe Pre-Prep program is designed specifically for four year olds.

The program is delivered in our Early Education Centres, located at our two Junior School Campuses at Annandale and North Shore.

Children in our Pre-Prep program learn:

• In a stimulating play-based environment

• Through a play-based curriculum drawn from the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Framework

• By staff responding to the interests of the children

• Through integration across the curriculum

• By building on prior experiences and knowledge

• Through activities that stimulate imagination and inspire creativity

As the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Framework highlights, children learn best when they:

9 Make connections between their prior experiences and learning in the school setting

9 Participate in making decisions

9 Make choices

9 Share their opinions and experiences

9 Discuss learning

9 Learn in a responsible and supportive environment

9 Learn through multi-sensory experiences

9 Participate actively in learning that engages them emotionally, physically, cognitively and socially.

DATE OF BIRTH PRE-PREP PREP YEAR 1

01 July 2015 - 30 June 2016 2020 2021 2022

01 July 2016 - 30 June 2017 2021 2022 2023

01 July 2017 - 30 June 2018 2022 2023 2024

01 July 2018 – 30 June 2019 2023 2024 2025

WHEN CAN WE START?

PARENT INFORMATION EVENTS 2020

• EEC - Year 3 Parent Information Nights Annandale Campus Tuesday, 11 March, 6:00pm North Shore Campus Wednesday, 12 March, 6:00pm

• EEC Literacy & Numeracy Night Annandale Campus Tuesday, 12 May, 6:00pm North Shore Campus Tuesday, 19 May, 6:00pm

• Pre-Prep Parent Information Night (for 2021 & 2022) Annandale Campus Tuesday, 1 September, 6:00pm North Shore Campus Wednesday, 2 September, 6:00pm

DIRECTOR OF ENROLMENTS Mrs Kristell ScottPhone: (07) 4722 4973Email: kristell.scott@tgs.qld.edu.au

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

EVERY OPPORTUNITY.

EARLY EDUCATION DIRECTOR Ms Cyndi FriendPhone NS: (07) 4412 6601 Phone AD: (07) 4412 4858 Email: cyndi.friend@tgs.qld.edu.au

9 Two locations - Annandale and North Shore Campuses

9 Led by university qualified teachers, supported by Diploma level Educators

9 Specialist program designed for four year olds

9 Designed as a preparation and transition year for PREP

9 Play-based learning in a values-based environment

9 A focus on wellbeing, in line with the School’s Positive Education Program

SPECIALISTS IN THE EDUCATION OF FOUR YEAR OLDS

SESSIONS• 3, 4 and 5 day programs available

• Long Day Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care

• Monday – Friday, 50 weeks per year

• Payment is required for all sessions booked, regardless of attendance

• Places will be allocated as per the TGS Enrolment Policy

LONG DAY CARE ($88 per day)

SET TEACHING PROGRAM ($76 per day)

DAYS VACATION CARE

Annandale 7:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 3, 4 & 5 days 50 weeks/year

North Shore 6:30am-6:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 3, 4 & 5 days 50 weeks/year

CCS TGS Early Education Centres are Approved and Registered Long Day Care Centres offering a Pre-Prep program. Parents can receive reduced fees through lodging a claim with CentreLink. Fee statements are adjusted to include the CCS upon receipt of this information.

SESSION TIMES & FEES

North Ward Annandale North ShoreEEC + PREP - YEAR 12