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Teaching and Learning<\/h2><\/div>

Good Shepherd Christian School from its inception in 1983 has remained committed to providing students with a Christ-centred academic education. A recurrent focus within our curriculum and extensive co-curricular programme is the notion of providing excellence in education and excellence in spiritual instruction.<\/p>\n

We teach from a Christ-centred perspective, seeking to incorporate the truths of Scripture and the truths of our Saviour in all that we do. It is the commitment of our school\u2019s leaders to do the best to train up a child in the way he should go both scholastically and spiritually.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Kindergarten<\/h3><\/div>
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Kindergarten is a play-based program for children aged 3.5 \u2013 5 years old. The program is a 5 day fortnight and the daily times are 8:30am – 3:00pm.<\/p>\n

We believe that every child is an individual created by God and our Kindergarten program reflects a child-focused, God-centred approach. At Little Shepherd Kindergarten, your child will be cared for in a personal way within the context of a Christian learning environment. Children are the focus of our Kindergarten ministry; we view your child as unique and a special gift from God.<\/p>\n

Schooling is a necessary and lengthy stage in a child\u2019s development. It should be enjoyable for the child as he\/she is equipped with academic skills, allowed to explore his\/her own creativity and begins to become aware of the talents God has given to him\/her. Our Kindergarten environment is one way where each child is accepted, cherished and encouraged to accept each other in the same way.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our Kindergarten environment is one way where each child is accepted, cherished and encouraged to accept each other in the same way.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>5 Goals we aspire to achieve<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Through these goals below, we aspire to achieve this with your child.<\/p>\n

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  1. To provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment, in which children can develop their full potential with the necessary skills to cope with life\u2019s many challenges;<\/li>\n
  2. To promote a child\u2019s development at his\/her own pace, encompassing all aspects of their social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development;<\/li>\n
  3. To provide family support through the provision of high-quality care, resources and education; and<\/li>\n
  4. To encourage each child\u2019s ongoing spiritual development by increasing their awareness of God and His plan for mankind.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Children learn new knowledge in a fun and rewarding environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Preparatory<\/h3><\/div>
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    The main goal of the Preparatory year at Good Shepherd Christian School is to prepare young children for success with their learning in the school setting.<\/p>\n

    During the Preparatory year students are taught all the Australian Curriculum learning areas with a priority given to literacy and numeracy development because these are the foundations on which further learning is built. Both literacy and numeracy capabilities are reinforced and strengthened through learning in all areas of the curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    <\/i><\/i><\/span>Subjects<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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