Introduction to Guildford Grammar Preparatory School
Academic Talent Program Early Learning
At Guildford Grammar School, we understand that each child
is different. Each child needs to learn at a different level and
pace. It is not a one size fits all approach. We aim to know and
understand our students in many ways so that we can provide
the support or extension they require. Early Learning is a unique, important and very exciting time
in a young child’s journey. We identify with and value the
most influential factors in educating young children. We have
refocused on the child. So, when we are working with a
developing brain, it is essential to have the right environment:
creativity and cognitive action, relationships and movement.
These vital ingredients are evident upon entering our centre and
continuously developed throughout.
Our STRETCH program celebrates the gifts and talents and
passions of our students. We recognise individuals who require
extension, enrichment or acceleration in different areas and have
developed our program to meet these unique needs.
Our educators differentiate content, processes, tasks and
opportunities. Students can work with like-minded peers, take
part in competitions and experience co-curricular programs
such as OptiMinds. Our specialist staff work in collaboration
with teachers, parents and students to develop their individual
profiles so we can challenge, extend and inspire exceptional and
personalised learning.
Learning Enrichment
Our team of specialist teachers and education assistants provide
support for students who experience difficulty in their learning,
using many different strategies and programs, each one specific
to the needs of the child.
This allows Guildford Grammar School Early Learners the
ability to navigate their individual ‘story’ into the future, using
developmentally aligned pedagogies.
Staff in the Early Learning Centre are experienced, committed
and highly approachable. We realise the importance of ongoing
reflection and personal learning to refine and improve practices.
We value explicit and intentional instruction and as well as
delving deeply into Inquiry practices to ensure learning is
meaningful, relevant and transferable. We are guided by the
Western Australian Curriculum and Kindergarten Guidelines
to plan curriculum and the principles and practices of the Early
Years Learning Framework help shape our delivery, methods and
practices.
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Early Learning at Guildford Grammar School stands out because
of the approach we take to building the whole child. We
strive to provide a balance between learning essential literacy
and numeracy academic concepts and purposeful child led
opportunities to develop strong personal competencies and
capabilities. Therefore, we actively document children’s learning,
their competencies, their relationships, their language and their
discoveries. We challenge and question as we go. We allow
children to have a voice and a personal journey unique to them.
We strive for all our Early Learners to be:
• Curious Adventurers
• Active Discoverers
• Skillful Thinkers
• Competent Communicators
• Independent Reflectors
• Respectful Relators
• Persistent contributors