First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights Centre overview
First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights Centre highlights
- Our centre proudly offers the NSW Government-approved Preschool program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Preschool program supports your child's learning, development and well-being.
- A proudly multicultural centre with over several languages spoken by Educators and staff, giving children exposure to a variety of languages and cultures.
- Our expansive outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully designed to offer engaging play areas that are tailored to suit the developmental stages of our children.
About First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights Long Daycare and Preschool
Welcome to First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights. We're ideally located for families in Bonnyrigg Heights, Green Valley, Edensor Park, Cecil Hills, Bonnyrigg, Elizabeth Hills, Busby, Abbotsbury, Heckenberg, Greenfield Park and St Johns Park.
Our Long Daycare and Preschool Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
We provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our dedicated, multicultural team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the Government-approved Preschool program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at our Centre including:
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved ‘Start Strong’ Preschool Program.
At First Grammar, your child will benefit from the NSW ‘Start Strong’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Preschool program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Preschool program across:
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Emotional and Social Development
- Self regulation
- Healthy minds and bodies
The added benefits of our Preschool program include:
- NSW ‘Start Strong’ Government-approved program
- Extended opening hours
- Open all year round (excl public holidays)
- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers
- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber
Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years
Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing!
Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years
Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games and reading experiences.
On any given day the Toddler children can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.
Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn taking, developing self confidence and emotional self regulation. Our team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.
Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years
Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.
The oral language supports literacy learning. A child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.
Throughout the Preschool year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.
Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, is supported through group learning environments. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.
Morning
Mary is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Mary is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Mary has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Mary a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Mary and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Mary’s favourite book.
Morning
Damo is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Damo is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Damo identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Damo is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Damo is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Damo picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Damo and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Damo enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
Morning
Jo is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Jo and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Jo is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Jo sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Jo takes part in the centre’s sports program. Jo loves sports. Sports helps Jo improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Jo is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Jo and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating.
Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Hi my name is Jacinta, and I am the Centre Manager her at First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights. I started working in the early learning sector in 2008 and began working at First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights in 2020.
After obtaining my Diploma in children’s services, I began my career working with the children implementing a creative and educational curriculum for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. I then advanced my career with a passion for providing the best quality of care for all children and ensuring strong relationships with the families and took the opportunity to become a Centre Manager for the first time. Everyday I strive to strengthen my relationships with the children as well as the families and children.
As I grew up, I watched my parents working with children, from teachers to assistant principals, acting principal and even working with family and community services. From these experiences growing I was able to observe the difference that working with children really has and I wanted to be a part of the difference. Being a part of each child's journey is the best part about my job.
I have learnt that each child is unique and learns differently, so my style of teaching is versatile to ensure that I'm meeting the individual child's needs.
Throughout my years working in early childhood, I’ve learned that children learn through play and when provided with an environment that is challenging and stimulating, they become confident and capable Learners.
When a child attends our Centre, it is preparing them for the transition to School as we develop their independence, social skills, and resilience.
We welcome everyone with open arms and invite them into our First Grammar Family. We have a multicultural team who reflect our local community. It’s the sort of centre where everyone knows all the children, no matter which room they are in. We are such a close-knit team it feels like one big family, and we look forward to bringing you and your family into our fold.
We acknowledge that the family is the most important influence for the child and that children benefit most when we work in partnerships with families.
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87-89 Wilson RoadBonnyrigg Heights, NSW, 2177
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"I am so happy with my son attending First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights Childcare. The manager and educators are incredibly friendly and always greet... "I am so happy with my son attending First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights Childcare. The manager and educators are incredibly friendly and always greet me with a warm smile. My son comes home every day so happy and often wishes he could stay longer! The educators always keep me updated on how his day has gone, and the manager is fantastic about communicating any updates, events, or information I need, including fees. I feel very welcomed and confident that my child is in great hands. Highly recommend this centre to any parent!" Read more
I have just completed my certificate 3 traineeship with First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights. It has been such a wonderful experience all thanks to... I have just completed my certificate 3 traineeship with First Grammar Bonnyrigg Heights. It has been such a wonderful experience all thanks to the manager, educators and amazing famılıes ! I have decided to now complete my diploma also. Thanks Team Read more