How to support children to transition from screens
Transitioning children from screen time to other activities is not always easy. Here are three things you can do to support them.
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Conveniently located at St Francis Xavier Primary School, your child will benefit from our close relationship with the school. Our children make weekly visits to the school library and regularly get to borrow books from our kindergarten library, which they are given responsibility for caring for and returning, as preparation for school. They also enjoy visits with their buddies, visits to the prep classrooms and playgrounds and attend school events including sports carnivals and book week. During each visit your child will become more familiar with the school grounds and and learn new skills such as how to use the water bubblers, where they can run and where they have to walk and where to find the bathrooms. Our educators will watch your child’s confidence grow as they become part of our broader school and parish community and prepare for school.
At St Francis Xavier Kindergarten, Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme (QKFS) Plus Kindy Support is available for eligible families:
This additional support can significantly reduce the daily cost of kindergarten for families. If you think you may be eligible speak to our teams about this when applying.
At St Francis Xavier Kindergarten we offer a Queensland Government approved kindergarten program taught by a university qualified early childhood teacher. As a sessional kindergarten children complete a five-day fortnight, during school hours and school terms.
Tour around St Francis Xavier Kindergarten.
Sensory play is a favourite activity, providing opportunities to experience textures, measure, pour, weigh and mix.
Children learn in different ways, here our Educator facilitates children's numeracy through interactive waterplay this experience help children's basic skills.
Through sand play your child will practice social skills including collaboration, patience, and turn-taking as they enjoy digging, carrying, and cooperating with peers and educators.
Home corner is a favourite for many of our children who enjoy recreating and sharing their family routines and traditions, with their own creative twist.
Home corner is a favourite for many of our children who enjoy recreating and sharing their family routines and traditions, with their own creative twist. We purposefully create these learning environments as opportunities for children to grow socially and in confidence, as they explore and create together.
Children learn about their cultural and geographical awareness by using flag pictures, helps them learn about different countries and feel more connected to the world.
Throughout the day we come together for routine activities, but there are also opportunities for children to make their own choices. By providing options such as outdoor dramatic play, or sitting quietly with puzzles or books, we provide children with the opportunity to act independently – to listen to their feelings, identify what they need and practice self-regulation.
Current Fee Schedule
Fees are reviewed annually and may be increased each year. Quality care for children, affordability for families and financial viability of the service are the key elements in determining fees.
