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Private Kindergarten Programme

For Perth children aged 4–5

Our Kindergarten unlocks confidence and curiosity about the world around them.

Housed in an innovative space that overlooks our vast playing fields, our co-educational Early Learning Centre features a creative workshop and children's library, specifically catering for this age group, two large nature-inspired playgrounds and a warm, experienced and supportive staff.

To learn more about our unique Kindergarten, book a tour or contact us on admissions@scotch.wa.edu.au or +61 8 9383 6946.


Why choose our Kindergarten Programme

Bush School

Whole-body experiences, especially those in natural environments, open up our senses and cognitive function in ways that learning indoors cannot achieve.

We take full advantage of our private school grounds and their unique position adjoining Lake Claremont to offer an authentic nature play programme, including Bush School and Bush Art.

Student-centred learning

We combine the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, a globally recognised curriculum, with the Reggio Emilia approach which emphasises student-centred, hands-on learning.

With the guidance of our Kindergarten teachers, each child develops the foundations for pre-literacy and pre-numeracy, while uncovering the world around them and exploring their passions, encouraging curiosity and uncovering their interests.

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We teach music, every day

Music education plays an essential role in developing flexible, focused and skilled minds, and it starts with our Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten students.

Students discover the fascinating links between music, memory and the brain with our Music Every Day programme.

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Language learning

As an International Baccalaureate school, we nurture kindy students with a global outlook. This begins when the brain is very receptive to learning languages with our students learning French.

Tailored support

With regular assessments we are able to tailor your child's learning programme, developing skills in a wide range of areas.

All children are also screened by our Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, so we can identify early any underlying issues that may need attention.

Flexi-day programmes

You choose the days your child attends our Kindergarten programmes.* Choose three, four or five days for your child to attend.**

While we always attempt to accommodate families' preferences as much as possible, please note that all enrolments are dependent upon class availability.

* Days are dependent upon availability
** Minimum of three days for Kindergarten

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How to enrol at our Kindergarten

What age can my child start?

Please note children must be the following age to begin at our private Kindergarten:

Kindergarten: must be four years old or turning four before 30 June of that year.

Enrolment information and fees

Children must attend a minimum of three days of Kindergarten a week.

We recommend booking as early as possible to assist us in accommodating your preferred days.

If you would like to increase the number of days a week your child attends, please notify us as far in advance as possible.

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Fees and charges

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Get in touch

If you have any questions about our programmes, or would like to arrange an individual tour of our Early Learning Centre, please get in touch with our Admissions team on admissions@scotch.wa.edu.au or +61 8 9383 6946.

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