Our Program
More than ABCs and 123s — we nurture confident, capable children who thrive by five.
Ready Set Grow
Our caring educators
sprinkle the perfect blend of
love encouragement and
guidance daily to help
children blossom and thrive.
Did you know
The size of a child's brain reaches 90 per cent of an adults's by the age of FIVE.
These early years are critical for lifelong learning and wellbeing. Talking, reading, playing and singing with children during their first five years helps shape thinking and emotional patterns for life, influences learning, relationships and resilience.
Attempting to build a house on an unstable foundation is fraught with danger and considered dangerous. The extraordinary cost of repair, would discourage you from buying such a house.
So why do we make more conservative decisions on a purchase of a house than our precious children's future?
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Starting school without a solid foundation is also fraught with danger with far more serious consequences than those relating to a house.
22 per cent of children start PRIMARY SCHOOL
developmentally vulnerable
Our SKThrive Program
helping children develop a solid foundation so they can THRIVE by 5
Our Program Nurtures Little Acorns Into Strong, Confident Oak Trees
We place equal importance on developing deep, strong roots as we do on nurturing a rich, thriving canopy.
Children will have a strong sense of wellbeing
Children will feel they are connected with & can contribute to the world
Children will become confident and involved learners
Children will develop a strong sense of identity
Children will become
effective communicators
Physical Health &
Wellbeing
COMMUNICATION SKILLS &
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
SOCIAL
COMPETENCE
EMOTIONAL
MATURITY
LANGUAGE &
COGNITIVE SKILLS
Creating a rich beautiful canopy
Curriculum Outcomes
Developmental Areas
Developing deep strong roots
From a Tiny Acorn, a Mighty Oak Grows at Sunshine Kindy
At Sunshine Kindy, we support children to:
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Stand tall and proud, with confidence in who they are
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Sink strong roots, grounded in wellbeing, belonging, and security
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Appreciate their natural beauty, strengths, and individuality
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Go out on a limb, taking safe risks and embracing new challenges
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Drink deeply, nourished by care, connection, and rich learning
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Remember their roots, honouring family, culture, and identity
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Enjoy the view, celebrating growth, achievement, and joy
Development Domains - The Roots
helping children develop strong deep roots
The Physical Health and Wellbeing element of our program supports children to develop the strength, coordination, and stamina needed to confidently engage in a full school day.
By the time children graduate from our SK Thrive by 5 program, they are typically independent, demonstrate strong gross and fine motor skills, and have the physical confidence and energy to participate fully in school life.
Physical Health &
Wellbeing
The Social Competence element of our program supports children to develop the skills needed to build positive relationships, work and play cooperatively, and participate confidently in group settings.
By the time children graduate from our SK Thrive by 5 program, they are respectful of adults and peers, socially confident, able to follow classroom routines, and capable of showing care and support for others.
Social
Competence
The Emotional Maturity element of our program supports children to develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and the ability to respond to challenges in calm, appropriate, and socially respectful ways.
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By the time children graduate from our SK Thrive by 5 program, they are able to focus and engage in learning, manage their emotions with growing independence, and show empathy and support toward peers who may need encouragement or help.
Emotional
Maturity
The Language and Cognitive element of our program supports children to develop a love of books, early literacy and numeracy skills, and the thinking abilities needed to explore, question, and make sense of the world around them.
By the time children graduate from our SK Thrive by 5 program, they have developed the language, listening, and cognitive skills needed to understand and follow instructions, engage in learning, and participate confidently in the classroom.
Language &
Cognitive Skills
The Communication Skills and General Knowledge element of our program supports children to develop clear expressive language, confidence in conversation, and a growing understanding of the world around them.
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By the time children graduate from our SK Thrive by 5 program, their language skills are well developed, allowing them to tell stories, share ideas, ask questions, and communicate comfortably with both adults and peers.
General Knowledge &
Communication Skills
creating a beautiful and rich canopy
Learning Outcomes - Our Canopy
The Developing a Strong Sense of Identity outcome of our program supports children to feel safe, secure, and supported, while building confidence in who they are and how they belong.
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Through this element, children develop autonomy, interdependence, and resilience, along with a strong and positive sense of self. They learn to relate to others with care, empathy, and respect as they grow in confidence and understanding.
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These foundations help children feel secure in themselves and confident to branch out at school and beyond.
Children develop a strong sense of identity
The Becoming Connected With and Contributing to Their World outcome of our program supports children to develop a strong sense of belonging and an understanding of the shared rights and responsibilities that enable positive participation in a community.
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Through this element, children learn to appreciate and respond to diversity with respect, develop an understanding of fairness and social responsibility, and build respect and care for the environment.
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These understandings support children to participate confidently and responsibly as they transition to school and engage with the wider world.
Children become connected with and contribute to their world
The Developing a Strong Sense of Wellbeing outcome of our program supports children to build positive social and emotional wellbeing, confidence, and resilience.
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Within a nurturing and nourishing environment, and through the care and guidance of our educators, children learn to take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing. These foundations support their ability to engage comfortably and confidently throughout a full school day.
Children develop a strong sense
of Wellbeing
The Becoming Confident and Involved Learners outcome of our program supports children to develop positive dispositions for learning, including curiosity, confidence, creativity, cooperation, persistence, and imagination.
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Through this element, children build a range of learning skills and processes such as problem-solving, inquiry, experimentation, and investigation, enabling them to take increasing responsibility for and ownership of their learning.
Children become confident
and involved learners
The Becoming Effective Communicators outcome of our program supports children to communicate confidently using verbal and non-verbal language for a range of purposes.
Children are encouraged to engage with a variety of texts and experiences, helping them make meaning, build understanding, and develop early literacy skills. They are supported to express their ideas, thoughts, and feelings using a range of media and creative forms.
Children also use age-appropriate information and communication technologies to explore ideas, access information, and represent their thinking in meaningful ways.
Children become effective communicators
