The Glennie Community Kindergarten 273 Herries Street, Newtown, Queensland 4350

The Glennie Community Kindergarten, located in Newtown on Herries Street, is an establishment that serves as a point of interest and school for young children. Filled with hope and imagination, the children at Glennie Community Kindergarten are optimistic, enthusiastic, and ready to learn.

At Glennie, we believe in providing a fun-filled and supportive environment for both girls and boys to learn through play and exploration. Our Kindergarten and Pre-Prep programs are the beginning of an exciting and rewarding journey for your child. They are given new opportunities to explore, discover, and grow together while developing their unique talents.

Our play-based curriculum is designed to inspire learning experiences that sustain each child's engagement and develop their creativity, social skills, emotional well-being, and higher-order thinking. We integrate literacy, numeracy, and technology into our program to ensure that your child is well-prepared for the transition to Prep.

Located within the grounds of the Junior Years Campus, our Kindergarten provides spacious indoor and outdoor environments. The natural play areas invite young learners to explore and discover as they build their curiosity, confidence, and competence. Our experienced educators use early childhood learning strategies to provide support and guidance, encouraging independent and collaborative play.

Throughout the year, our specialist Junior Years teachers introduce the Kindergarten children to various activities such as dance, perceptual motor skills, religious education, music, art, and the library. These activities add variety to our Kindy program, ensuring that by the time our Kindergarten girls are ready to move into Prep, they are already familiar with the Glennie Junior Years campus and teachers.

At the Glennie Community Kindergarten, your child will establish strong foundations to become a successful and confident learner. Our engaging learning experiences inspire children to explore and develop their creativity and curiosity. Our teachers support and extend their learning by encouraging skills in creative play, problem-solving, literacy and numeracy, listening, motor development, and socialization.

Our dynamic program facilitates learning through a play-based approach, fostering creativity and individuality to encourage active and informed young learners. To keep our program exciting and relevant, we incorporate special guests and events into the weekly program. Activities such as dance, perceptual motor skills, gymnastics, music, and art are taught by our qualified staff, providing additional extension and development of skills within specialized areas.

The Glennie Community Kindergarten is a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten that follows the Early Years Framework (EYLF). We also adhere to the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), which provides specific advice on delivering a quality program for children in the years leading up to Prep. Our curriculum focuses on the learning and development areas of identity, connectedness, wellbeing, active learning, and communicating.

Our well-resourced and beautifully maintained Kindergarten invites children to experiment and explore, whether it's in our fairy garden or construction zone. Our large indoor and outdoor classrooms provide ample opportunities for children to immerse themselves in a variety of worlds, both real and imaginary. The backyard play area is full of play-based learning equipment, including a playground, sandpits, a hidden tunnel, and a magical mulberry tree that provides different play spaces as the seasons change. Shaded by sails, pergolas, and mature trees, our play spaces create areas for kids to be active or enjoy some quiet time.

Inside, our two interconnected classrooms are designed to incorporate a plethora of learning areas. These spaces allow children to choose resources to enhance their learning and enrich imaginative play. Equipped with a versatile range of furniture, including tables, chairs, and soft furnishings, our classrooms provide a comfortable and stimulating environment for young learners.

As an Anglican school for girls, Glennie Community Kindergarten provides an excellent foundation for your child's education. We are committed to fostering a love for learning, creativity, and personal growth in every child. Come and join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery!