Avenel Pre-School is a place where children, families, educators and the wider community work together to create a safe, stimulating, sustainable and nurturing learning environment that is responds to the needs of all and recognises individuals as life-long learners.

We take a holistic view of all children’s learning and growth, viewing children as unique and capable learners who learn best through a play-based program. Children are supported, encouraged and guided to become confident, resilient, curious and kind individuals who are able to make effective choices.

We provide an indoor- outdoor program that allows for extended periods of uninterrupted play and acknowledge the integral role of the natural environment. Natural materials and children’s interests drive learning and discovery; through play and the provision of open ended experiences, children are encouraged to explore, create and invent.
We acknowledge that relationships and learning through relationships underpins all that we do. We are committed to building reciprocal, respectful relationships between children, families, educators and the wider community. We also recognise families as the first educators of the child and respect individual families’ whilst remaining confidential.

We recognise educators as facilitators who guide children’s play, encourage communication and stimulate learning. We enable educators to keep up to date with current educational practice and encourage ongoing professional development
We use the policies of Goulburn Regional Pre-School Association and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Early Year’s Learning Framework’s guiding principles, practices and outcomes to guide our programming.