Classroom

The students start each day with pledges, prayer, and devotions. The Kindergarten classroom is one which displays much of the student’s work. The children are constantly encouraged to achieve a high standard of work. They must do their very best for God and themselves, so they will have a fine sense of accomplishment. 

It is an honour and privilege to work with God’s little children in the Kindergarten department. It is wonderful to see them grow, learn to read and gain confidence to progress through each stage at Sherwood Hills Christian School. 

Teaching Program

The comprehensive, specialized Kindergarten program incorporates the ABC’s with Ace & Christi Reading Program and brilliantly comes to life with puppets, songs, rhymes and games and is closely linked with all academic and elective subject areas and Key Learning Areas (K.L.A.’s): 

• Animal Science 

• Bible Reading 

• Math 

• PDHPE – Physical Development, Health and Physical Education/Sport 

• English – Literacy/Grammar/Writing/Reading/Oral Expression/Listening 

• Word Building – Sounds, Handwriting, Spelling, Dictation, Comprehension, Phonics, Science and Technology 

• HSIE – Human Society and Its Environment – History & Geography 

• Creative & Visual Arts – Music, Drama, & Arts/Crafts, Painting 

The program involves a phonics-based learning-to-read program that prepares students for the individualised ACE Pace curriculum with several outstanding reading tools, including a unique alphabet sequence, a song for each sound, poems, displays, and physical and motor development activities are incorporated into the program.  The Bible stories and character development activities increase the students’ spiritual understanding and help them develop moral integrity.

Students that complete this sound/phonics and reading homework daily will progress at a steady rate, ultimately reaching a very high standard. Kindergarten students are expected to complete at least 20 minutes of reading homework per night and parents must register this in their Homework Folder.

This enables the student to launch out confidently into the Comprehensive Primary Program. 

Kindergarten’s Reward System

The Kindergarten Learning Centre reward system revolves around awards, merits, stickers, points and prizes from the ‘Prize Box’. Once students receive 7 stickers, they can choose a prize. Stickers are awarded for good behaviour, good work ethic, wonderful manners and Christian character. This system encourages students to perform at their best and grow in the character traits that would please God and bring Him glory. It also encourages peace and harmony in the classroom and fosters a sense of cooperation and friendship. The students are constantly encouraged to congratulate each other for their achievements.

Honour Roll – Kindergarten Requirements

• • All monthly scripture passages recited
  • Pass ALL Elective & Academic Subjects with 90% or above
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Shows Godly Character Traits especially obedience and respect to staff and kindness to others
  • Must not be absent from school for more than 10 days in a term
  • 12 Demerits or less per term
  • No detentions

Stationery Requirements

Kindergarten students will be provided with a Kindergarten Start-Up Kit upon enrolment and will not be required to purchase any stationery items. Please label ALL of your child’s items clearly.

Parents will be notified of any items that need replacement, otherwise the school can provide replacement items at a cost that will be charged to the family’s account.

Term 4 Swimming

During Term 4, the PDHPE program for Kindergarten students is “Learning to Swim”. For 8 weeks, students are taken to a Swimming School for formal lessons by qualified swimming instructors. The cost for this is covered by the school.

General Guidelines

It is highly recommended that parents provide their child in Kindergarten with a spare pair of labelled underwear and socks in their school bags every day in case it may be required.

Friday Fruit Day

On Fridays, Kindergarten have a weekly “Fruit Day” where students are encouraged to bring in some fruit to share with their class for recess.

Excursions

The school provides a wide variety of excursions throughout the school year that can include a visit to the local fire station, zoo/wildlife park, indoor play centers, playgrounds, and art galleries.