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Early Learning Centres can be chaotic,
but at Trinity Anglican School (TAS) that’s
not the case. From the moment you step
inside the gates, there’s a lovely feel about
the place. Certainly, the children are
energetic but it’s a contented kind “These facilities provide such a wonderful Centre Director, told Tropic children
of vitality. environment for our youngest students to are also assisted through the transition
This atmosphere is not an accident learn in,” said TAS Principal Paul Sjogren. via tailored learning, which is among
or a coincidence, but the result of an “Watching them engage with the nature the reasons it was given an ‘exceeding
educational system that has been well surrounding them is heart-warming. centre’ rating. “We are so proud of
thought out, with the children’s minds, “It is a very exciting time for us.” our centre’s rating,” said Kim. “It was a
bodies and spirits at its core. Located alongside Prep-Year 12 result of our team’s tireless commitment
The curriculum at both the Kewarra campuses, the Early Learning Centres to providing the highest quality care
Beach and White Rock Early Learning prepare children for ‘big school’. and education for TAS Kindergarten
Centres is underpinned by five key areas, The young students become integrated children in our community.
including connectedness, wellbeing, into primary schooling by having access “The Educational program was designed
active learning, communication and to resources such as the library and in consultation with TAS Prep and our
building a sense of identity. sport facilities. Kim Comport, the registered Kindergarten teachers.
These foundational pillars are TAS White Rock Early Learning
implemented in way that sparks curiosity
in kids, enables them to feel engaged, and
creates compassion and confidence. As a
result, both centres have been recognised
for going above and beyond the standards
for educating children aged between
three-and-a-half and five-years-old.
The Kewarra Beach kindergarten is an
accredited Bush Kindy, while its White
Rock counterpart has been named an
‘Exceeding Centre’ by the Australian
Children’s Education and Care Quality
Authority. Each kindy is working towards
accomplishing its sibling’s achievements.
The grounds and classrooms at both
centres were recently redeveloped, just
in time to welcome 66 students at each
for the start of the school year. They’re
now reaping the rewards of onsite chooks
and beehives, among other upgrades.

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