Prep School Kindergarten to Year 2

Our programme is based on the belief that childhood is a uniquely valuable stage of life, and our dedicated staff aim to develop each child’s natural talents within an educational environment aligned with our Christian values.

Young children bring a natural sense of curiosity to learning. A play-based approach, along with explicit instruction underpins the teaching pedagogy in Kindergarten to Year 2.

The care, happiness and safety of your child is our primary concern. Shore’s pastoral programmes are dedicated to the wellbeing of all members of the School community.

On a daily basis, we seek to foster resilience, promote the positive attitudes and emotions that lead to healthy relationships and instil a desire to contribute to the wellbeing of others.

In Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2, we place great emphasis on developing foundational skills in literacy and numeracy.

Our Library, which has been specially designed for young children, is strategically placed in the centre of the school, a design decision emblematic of the important part reading plays in a child’s education.

Children in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoy weekly music lessons and choir. Every Year 2 student learns a string instrument as part of the class music programme. Students also have the opportunity to learn an instrument privately at the Northbridge campus. Private lessons take place during the School day and are 30 minutes long. Instruments offered include piano, violin, viola and cello. 

The School day begins at 8.25am and ends at 2.40pm. There are optional after school activities, including French, Mandarin, Tae Kwon Do, Flag Rugby, Creativity and Mindfulness, STEM, and Tennis. After school care is available between 2.40pm and 6.00pm.

In the Early Learning Centre, we establish an important partnership between the School and parents and carers. This continues in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2.

We encourage families to provide practical support for various learning activities in the School. This collaboration is an ongoing feature of a Shore education and will provide invaluable support to students in later years as the curriculum becomes more advanced.