Welcome
Flagstaff Oval Kindergarten was purpose built in 1985 and is situated in a large shaded bush setting. We provide a stimulating learning environment for young children based on developing life skills, competencies and positive learning dispositions.
Our curriculum aims to develop learning outcomes in:
- Communication (developing literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
- Identity (developing a sense of self and group identity)
- Interdependence (being connected with the community and the world)
- Futures (developing optimism actively planning, taking action and shaping a preferred future)
- Thinking (developing capabilities to create and evaluate ideas and solutions)
We use the Early Years Learning Framework to underpin our curriculum programming.
We encourage children to be optimistic, creative thinkers and social learners who are empowered to direct and evaluate their own learning. We believe that children learn best through play, and that learning is enhanced when parents and staff work together.
Staff, parents and the Governing council work together to maintain and develop the curriculum and facilities at our site. Regular opportunities are provided for everyone to have input in many different ways into the life of our Kindergarten.
The Kindergarten has an inclusive Speech and Language Program (SLP) for seven children with communication difficulties. This is staffed by a Speech Pathologist and a Speech & Language teacher.
Contact Information
| Director: | Debbie George |
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| Phone: | (08) 8270 5135 |
| Fax: | (08) 8270 6109 |
| Address: | York Drive FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159 |
| Region: | Southern Adelaide |
| E-mail: | info@flagovalkgn.sa.edu.au |
Feedback and complaints
Let us know if you have feedback or a complaint, or if you want to give us a compliment. Feedback is valuable as it helps us shape our services to meet your needs.
Our parent guide to raising a concern or complaint (word 904KB)
Session Times
Up to four sessions per week are available for four year olds for four terms prior to starting school. We offer flexible half day and full day sessions in negotiation with the Director.
Lunchtime care is for children who attend a full day. It is a non funded program and termly fees are payable for this program.
Pre-entry sessions are available in the term prior to starting kindergarten. Children can attend one session per week and this is usually Friday mornings from 9.00am to 11.00am
| Morning Sessions | 9.00am – 11.45am, Monday to Thursday |
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| Afternoon Sessions: | 12.45pm – 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday |
| Full Day Sessions: | 9.00am – 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday by negotiation with the Director |
Parent Information
Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) support services are available for families and children through our centre. Support services include Speech Pathology, Psychology, Social Worker, Special Educator, Pre-school Support and Bi-lingual support.
Early entry is also available for children who meet departmental guidelines.
Policies:
Our kindergarten policies are regularly updated. Please follow links below to access the
- Sunsmart Policy
- Bushfire Policy
- Healthy Eating Policy
- Assessment and Reporting Policy
For further information about any other practices at our centre please contact us with your query.
Special Programs:
Our kindergarten includes a number of special programs including "You can do it" Education and a Speech and Language Program.
Regular Events:
We participate in and celebrate many events through the year, bringing together our Kindy community, local community and global community. Some of these events include Clean up Australia, Termly Walk and Talk Program, Family Fun Days, excursions and incursions, parent information sessions, Blackwood Christmas Pageant, enterprise projects which children raise money for others e.g. constructing wells in Cambodia, Dolphin sponsorship, Minton Farm animal rescue shelter, Operation Christmas child and so on.
We teach children that they can make a difference to the future as well as develop community spirit and a sense of belonging.
We also support high school work experience and pre-service teachers and University students studying Early Childhood Education.
| Download | File Size | File Type |
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| NOTE: All downloads open in a new browser window | ||
| Parent Information Booklet | 161 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Preliminary Enrolment Form | 64 KB | Adobe PDF |
| About Flagstaff Oval Kindergarten | 18 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Assessment and Reporting Policy | 34 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Fire Protection Policy | 70 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Healthy Eating Policy | 77 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Special Programs - SLP | 38 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Special Programs - "You can do it" education | 31 KB | Adobe PDF |
Playgroup Information
A parent fun playgroup operates one session per week on a Friday from 11.00am until 12.30pm during school terms. This is for parents and children under 5 years of age. ALL WELCOME
Occasional Care
We offer Emergency Care as required. A fee is payable for this service.
Context Statement
The Context Statement provides detailed information about our preschool.
| Download | File Size | File Type |
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| NOTE: The Context Statement will open in a new browser window | ||
| Context Statement | 307 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Annual Report | 341 KB | Adobe PDF |
