LADY GOWRIE RED HILL COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN
offers an intentional, educational and creative space exclusively for 44 children per day with a maximum of 22 children in each group.
We provide a thoughtful and welcoming environment where children, families and teachers are valued and learn together.
Lady Gowrie Red Hill Community Kindergarten is located in the inner north suburb of Red Hill Brisbane and has a long tradition of excellence in early childhood education and care.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY and RECONCILIATION
Red Hill Community Kindergarten acknowledges the Turrbal and Yuggara people, as the First Nations Owners of the Land on which we live, play, learn and work.
We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging and pay respect to memories, customs and traditions. We value the deep connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Country.
At Red Hill Kindergarten we seek to promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being. We have developed our own Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which provides a framework to guide our program.
We hope to inspire our kindergarten children and our wider community to contribute to reconciliation and to break down stereotypes and discrimination.
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You may wish to call us to arrange a tour or attend our annual Open Day, which is a great way for you and your child to get a feel for the centre and to experience our early learning environment first hand.
Quality Early Childhood Education
Generations of families have returned to Red Hill Community Kindergarten since its beginnings in 1956.
Red Hill Community Kindergarten is a not for profit early childhood service proudly operated by Lady Gowrie Community Kindergartens.
Lady Gowrie Red Hill Community Kindergarten was assessed in 2020 against the National Quality Standard. In all 7 Quality Areas, Red Hill Kindergarten received an ‘Exceeding’ rating.
In the final report the following comment was made:
Lady Gowrie Red Hill Community Kindergarten is to be commended for Exceeding the National Quality Standards and providing quality outcomes for children. In particular, your educational program, relationships with children and families and all educators’ holistic approach to teaching and learning demonstrated the service’s commitment to high quality practices.
WHY CHOOSE A LADY GOWRIE COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN?
When you enrol at a Lady Gowrie community kindergarten, you and your family will be part of a not for profit organisation with a strong and proud heritage in Queensland for excellence, advocacy and leadership in early childhood education and care.
We celebrate childhood as a unique time of life where the foundations are laid for future health, well-being, learning and development.
In our work with children we :
listen, learn about their identities and ways of being so that we respond meaningfully to them
support their dispositions, knowledge and skills, building their confidence and resilience as learners
foster a sense of belonging and self worth through warm, secure and trusting relationships & interactions
ensure caring, safe, engaging, playful and meaningful learning environments
promote communication and expression, social engagement and collaboration
recognise children as curious, courageous, creative and hopeful thinkers
work holistically with children, supporting them to make meaning of the world around them
In our partnership with families we:
nurture families and value the significant role they play in children’s lives
respect and value the rich diversity of families
actively encourage families to share their knowledge and expertise
listen to and build collaborative and enduring partnerships
In our role as professionals we:
commit to kind, ethical and equitable practice
are thoughtful and intentional in our pedagogical practice
foster collaborative learning between children, families and ourselves
advocate for children, families and the early childhood sector
engage in ongoing learning abut contemporary research and evidence based approaches to inform practice
In our role with the community we :
commit to reconciliation
recognise, respect, seek and share community knowledge and expertise
are engaged with, responsive to and work closely with local communities
build meaningful connections between children, families, communities and contexts
2024 TERM DATES
Term 1 - 22 Jan - 29 March
Term 2 - 15 April - 21 June
Term 3 - 8 July - 13 Sept
Term 4 - 30 Sept - 13 Dec
Term 4 is an 11 week term 2024