KINDERGARTEN 2010

Information and orientation days have already taken place. We still have a few places left for Kindergarten 2010.

For information on enrolment, contact the Principal, Mr. Wayne Connelly on 67723420.

Or EMAIL: armidalec-p.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

ARMIDALE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO GIVING YOUR CHILD THE BEST START IN LIFE. AT ACPS, AN EXPERIENCED AND CARING STAFF WILL TREAT YOUR CHILD AS AN INDIVIDUAL.

YOUR CHILD’S KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS: are experienced in Early Childhood Education

YOUR CHILD’S KINDERGARTEN CLASSES:

• are kept as small as possible
• are multicultural

YOUR CHILD’S KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS:

• are spacious
• well resourced
• comfortable
• close to all the Kindergarten amenities

YOUR CHILD’S KINDERGARTEN AND YEAR 1 PLAYGROUND:

· is large

· has a variety of play activity spaces which are well equipped

· is well supervised

· is only for Kindergarten and Year 1 children

WE FOCUS ON YOUR CHILD’S WELLBEING:

· emphasis on children’s self-esteem

· encouraging children’s responsibility for their own learning and behaviour

· peer support program

· clear policy on discipline

· participation by all children in exercise and outdoor activities and community events

YOU CAN BE INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION:

· parental assistance in classrooms

· informative reporting system based on discussions among teacher, parents and child

· active School Council and Parents & Citizens

· environmental awareness activities

· links with senior citizens, local events and the University of New England

· day and evening parent information sessions for Kinder 2010 whole school community events

ADVANTAGES FOR YOUR CHILD

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION:

· multicultural activities where children learn about other cultures

· promotion of tolerance and understanding of differences

CENTRAL LOCATION:

· close to the centre of town and within walking distance of the Regional Art Museum, the City Library, the Folk Museum, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place and other places of interest

· all school buses call at our school

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES:

· the University of New England keeps ACPS at the front of educational thinking

· classroom computers and computer laboratories

· large playground with shady areas

· under-cover wet weather areas

· well resourced school library

· large assembly hall

STAFF EXPERTISE:

· a tradition of close contact with education specialists

WELCOME:

· orientation programs for prospective kindergarten children and parents

· parents always invited to assemblies

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