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Welcome to our Preschool

 

 

Our Philosophy

Together, we will give your child opportunities to explore, develop new skills, form friendships and celebrate the joy and wonder of their world. 

 

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Valuing the presence of God

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Developing a sense of wonder about the world

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Playing

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Sharing new discoveries

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Enjoying each other's presence

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Making time to be still and be active

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Sessions

You can enrol your child in one of two streams, each comprising of two full days plus another full day on alternate Wednesdays.

 

 

Blue Group

Every Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesday.

 

 

Gold Group

Every Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday.

Quality Learning at St Joseph's

Embracing every
opportunity.

By encouraging your child to imaginediscover and create,
they can build meaningful connections with their world and
grow in confidence and skills to achieve excellence.

Building Healthy Relationships

Preschool is a time of transition for your child. This is why we give priority to nurturing relationships and providing children with consistent support at our Preschool

Preschool is the first place your child will really be given a chance to understanding the 5 things our St Joseph's community respects.

Our 5 Respects:

  • Respect for Self
  • Respect for Others
  • Respect for Staff
  • Respect for Learning
  • Respect for Environment 

Through this, we give witness and bring our motto of
"In all things love" to life in our school and beyond.

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Early Years Learning Framework

Encouraging play, curiosity and friendships.

Our program is underpinned by our Early Years Learning Framework of play-based learning, that is engaging and builds success for life.

Children's skills, knowledge and abilities are developed and supported within the 5 learning outcomes.

5 Learning Outcomes

  1. Children have a strong sense of identity
  2. Children are connected with and contribute to their world
  3. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
  4. Children are confident and involved learners
  5. Children are effect communicators
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Your child's Preschool Journey of

Being. Belonging.

Becoming.

Start Your Journey Now

At St Joseph's School, we welcome families who seek a Catholic Education for their child within our community, which embraces valuing oneself, one's community and one's relationship with God.

Enrolling your child is easy, follow these steps:

Get in Touch

Contact the Front Office via phone, email or in person to express your interest.

Visit Us: 56 Albemarle Street, West Hindmarsh SA 5007

Telephone: (08) 8424 6400

Email: info@sjsh.catholic.edu.au

 

Calculator

Find out when your child is ready to start school.

Use our Enrolment Calculator >

 

How to Enrol

Step 1
Complete Enrolment Application.

Step 2
Make copies of required documentation as per the checklist on Enrolment Application.

Step 3
Pay $50 application fee for school enrolment.

Step 4
Submit steps 1-3 all together to our Front Office.

Step 5
Once your application has been received, the school will make contact to arrange an interview.

Step 6
Your Acceptance of Offer form will be posted, once completed and returned to the school, your child's placement will be confirmed.

 

Playgroup

Every Thursdays from 9.00 am - 10.30 am

Preschool Policies

The School Board develop in consultation with staff and students policies to ensure consistency and high standards throughout the school.