Kindergarten at St James

A learning environment that is engaging, educational and fun.

Welcome to Kindergarten at St James Catholic College, to our high quality educational space in the heart of the beautiful Huon Valley. We can’t wait to tell you more about how our fun, friendly Kinder is perfectly placed to assist your child begin their learning journey. Better still, call us to arrange a tour – we’d love to show you around!

St James Catholic College offers our Kinder students learning experiences centred in play. We know that play helps children make sense of their world and by using the Early Years Learning Framework, our staff will guide your child’s play through stimulating learning activities in our purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning environments, assisting them to develop a strong sense of identity, connections with their world, wellbeing, confidence, problem solving, and effective communication skills. Through their holistic play experiences, students can develop a love of learning that is life-long.

Our highly qualified teachers and support staff provide children with rich learning experiences and opportunities through practices aligned with the National Quality Standards (NQS). They are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Good News for Living Curriculum Framework (GNFL) and regularly provide quality feedback about learning and development. We design broad ranges of experiences to support children to achieve their best at school and work with parents in understanding the individual needs of students during this pivotal time in their young lives so that they not only enjoy their Kinder year, but flourish beyond it.

Starting in 2025, St James Catholic College is excited to announce an important development for our Kindergarten program. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best educational experiences, we will trial both a 3-day and a 5-day Kindergarten program. This initiative aims to offer greater flexibility and support for students and families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in an environment best suited to their needs. The 5-day trial will assess the effectiveness and benefits of offering a more flexible Kindergarten schedule. Regardless of attending for three or five days, children will continue to work under the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, which supports the development of skills, independence, and confidence. Additionally, our Setup for Success, “SJCC Little Lights” program will continue on Friday mornings, providing stimulating learning activities for children from birth to age 5 and offering parents opportunities to connect with each other and the college.

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