We Believe,
- That ‘learning can happen anywhere at any time’
- Every child develops dispositions to learn through their senses, creativity, imagination, persistence, enthusiasm, and curiosity
- Children strive to make meaningful connections through authentic experiences that reflect their interests
- Learning is effective when play experiences can be transferred and adapted from one context to another
- Every child learns best when their physical and emotional needs are met as they develop resilience, inter-dependence and a sense of agency
- Every child is free to learn in an environment where they feel safe, secure and supported
- Children learn respect, empathy and care through social interaction with adults and other children
- Visual learning is an important form of expression and is a creative way for children to better understand the world around them
- Promoting cultural identity, participation and discussion is important to the Shine community. We instil values of multiculturism, acceptance and celebrations
- Every child’s learning reflects a recurring cycle that begins in awareness, moves to exploration, to inquiry and finally to utilisation
