AIMS OF THE AUSTRALIAN ISLAMIC COLLEGE KINDERGARTEN / PRE – PRIMARY CENTRE
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


It is our goal at the Australian Islamic College Kindergarten / Pre-Primary Centre to promote an environment that is caring and supportive where your child will feel safe and secure.  These experiences are carefully programmed at the children’s developmental level and over the year will help children obtain the skills that will help prepare them for primary schooling.

 

The Kindergarten / Pre-Primary aims are:

·        Fostering a knowledge of the existence of a Creator who loves them

·        Fostering social skills

·        Fostering a love of learning

 

Some ways we intend to achieve these aims are:

·        Developing listening skills and empathy for others

·        Developing the group and self concept (independence and self confidence)

·        Practice in hygiene, sharing and respect the rights of others

·        Enhance the ability to communicate their needs and ideas

·        Developing gross motor skills e.g. walking, throwing, running, climbing etc

·        Developing fine motor skills e.g. correct use of scissors, pencils, crayons etc

 

As a consequence we believe the student will learn:

·        To work with teachers and other adults

·        To work with a large group of children

·        To establish good work habits including concentration and perseverance

·        To share and co-operate

·        To follow simple instructions and routines

·        To complete a task or activity

·        To question and answer

·        To be independent, but not to be afraid to ask for help

·        To develop acceptance and understanding of rules and limits

 

By the time the Kindergarten / Pre-Primary year is over, your child will have formed conceptions of themselves as a social being, as a thinker and a language user.  Your child will be aware of their abilities and their own worth.  Each child shall also be prepared for school life and formal education based on the Education Ministry Policy and Syllabus guidelines and the Islamic Curriculum of our School.

 

 

GENERAL NOTES

 

FEE PAYMENTS

 

Payment of school fees ensures the best possible Islamic and secular education outcomes for your child.

 

The cost per child is $1,200 per year and should be paid at the school office.  School fees can be paid weekly, monthly or per term.  (Please refer to the Fees Structure for discounted fees)

 

Your attention to this matter is gratefully acknowledged.

 

PROOF OF BIRTH DATE (Kindergarten)

 

 

Proof of birth date should have been presented to the office at the time of enrolment in the form of a birth certificate, passport or citizenship papers.  If you have not provided documentation you must do so before your child begins school.

 

COMMUNITY NURSE  (Pre-Primary)

 

The community nurse will make a visit to the school during Term 2.  She will carry out a health appraisal of each child which includes:  Vision and Hearing Screening Test, Measurement of Height and Weight, Examination of Skin and mouth, Co-ordination Assessment.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PARENTS FILL IN THE FIRST TWO SIDES OF THE HEALTH FORM WHEN PROVIDED AND GIVING PERMISSION FOR THIS VITAL CHECK-UP.

 

ILLNESS

 

It is important that your child is kept at home if they are contagious in any way, for example, colds, head lice, rash, discharging eyes or fever.  “Bugs” spread very quickly amongst young children.

 

If your child becomes sick, or injured at school, we will give first aid if needed and make the child comfortable.  Parents and Emergency contacts will then be notified to provide the child with the best required attention.

 

ADDRESSES

 

It is very important that our records are accurate.  Please notify the school or teachers if your address or telephone number changes in case of an emergency.

 

DRESS

 

Hats:                      The Kindergarten / Pre-Primary has a policy of “NO HAT NO PLAY”.  A hat is therefore compulsory for the whole year.

 

Shoes:                    Your child should wear comfortable shoes.  For safety reasons, thongs are not permitted.

 

Clothing:                 It is compulsory for all students to wear school uniforms.  The uniforms for Kindy and Pre-Primary consist of a green polo shirt, with the school logo and black pants (track pants are permissible).  Orders for uniforms can be placed at the Front Office.  It would also be preferred that each child has an extra full change of clothes in their bags in the event of “accidents”.

 

Rainy weather:        A raincoat with your child’s name is a requirement in rainy weather.

 

FRUIT TIME

 

Your child needs to bring in one piece of fruit each day, to be shared during fruit time.  Alternative to fruit may be cheese, dried fruits and/or vegetables.

 

LUNCH

 

A packed lunch should be sent in a plastic container that your child is capable of opening.  Drinks should either be in cartons or plastic drink bottles.  No glass bottles or soft drinks.

 

CANTEEN

 

The school canteen operates 5 days a week and menus will be sent home with your child when they attend full days.  The school canteen will be closed during Ramadhan, so children will need to bring packed lunches from home.

 

ATTENDANCE

 

Pre-Primary

Children will not attend school on Fridays for Term 1.

 

Kindergarten

For the first five weeks all children will attend 2 days only.  This is to enable them to adapt gradually to the transition from home to school and to enable staff to settle them in smaller groups.  Your child will attend on the following highlighted days:

 

MONDAY               TUESDAY               WEDNESDAY              THURSDAY

 

Week 6 to 12 all children will attend four days a week, (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs).

 

From the beginning of Term 2 all children may attend 5 days a week.

 

School commences at 8:30am and finishes at 3:30pm.  The teacher or teacher assistant that is on bus duty will escort children on the school bus.

 

Friday is a non-contact day, which is used to prepare programmes for the following week.  It is also a good time to come in and discuss any problems or queries.  Please contact the teachers to make a time.

COLLECTED   ITEMS

 

Please save the following items and send them along throughout the year.

 

MAGAZINES, ICE-CREAM CONTAINERS, YOGURT CONTAINERS, MATERIAL SCRAPS, PAPER TOWEL CYLINDERS, WOOL, COLOURED WRAPPING PAPERS, SHOE BOXES.

 

 

CONSTANT  AREAS  AT  THE  CENTRE

 

Book Corner

·        Helps the child to appreciate books and to use them as a source of enjoyment, information, knowledge and new words.

·        Helps the child find enjoyment in a quiet relaxing activity.

 

Puzzle Corner (jigsaws, threading, games and construction pieces)

·        Develops concentration and creativity.

·        Develops an awareness of shape, colour, size and number.

·        Develops small muscles and eye – hand co-ordination.

 

Home Corner / Dramatic Play Centre

·        Provides opportunity for the child to play out experiences, to work out problems and experiment with solutions for emotional outlet.

·        To identify with the adult world and appreciate everyday situations.

 

Blocks

·        Helps the child to learn discrimination and relationships between sizes, shapes, numbers and space.

·        Develops recognition of form, proportion and balance.

·        Gives opportunity to be creative.

 

Painting Easels

·        Many children at this stage are not drawing “pictures” yet, but discovering colour and a large brush, then slowly shapes and ideas emerge.

 

Activity Centre

·        Activities will be set up to help develop specific skills and concepts.  The type of activities will involve art, science, cooking, social studies and maths.

 

Outdoor Play

·        To develop greater control over large muscles:  swinging, running, climbing, jumping, digging.

 

Please keep in mind that children’s play is more than just fun – the children are learning valuable concepts and skills as they explore materials and interact with others.

CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS

 

 

Each child is required to bring the following items:

 

1 x Artline 90 Texta Black

1 x Learners Formative Coloured Pencils

1 x packet of Formative Lead Pencils (2B)

1 x Artline Pen 220 Super Fine (0.2) Black

2 x boxes of tissues

1 x bar of soap

1 x sun hat or cap

1 x spare set of clothes and underclothes in a named plastic bag

1 x small pillow and pillow case for afternoon rest

4 x large scrap books

1 x clear plastic folder with zip

2 x reams of photocopy paper

1 x A4 Display Book (20 pocket)

1 x Large glue stick

1 x packet of strand coloured crayons (12 in a box)

 

 

ART AND CRAFT LEVY

 

To enable our Kindergarten / Pre-Primary to run effectively, it is necessary for an Art and Craft Levy to be paid for each child attending Kindergarten / Pre-Primary.  There is a payment of $110.00 and should be paid at the school office as soon as possible.  This levy will provide your child with materials in their learning experiences throughout the year.  (such as craft items, cooking ingredients, photos etc.)

 

 

ALL THESE ITEMS ARE REQUIRED ON THE FIRST DAY OF TERM 1.  THEY SHOULD BE SENT IN A PLASTIC BAG CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.

 

EACH ITEM SHOULD BE CLEARLY NAMED.

 

LUNCH AND FRUIT SHOULD NOT BE SENT IN THE SAME PLASTIC BAG BUT IN THE BAG THAT YOUR CHILD INTENDS TO BRING EVERY DAY.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THIS IS ALSO NAMED.

 

 

We request that children keep toys and personal items at home to avoid breakage or loss.

 

 

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We hope that you have found this information useful and Insha Allah look forward to meeting you and your child in the near future.

 

 

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