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Bush Preschool. Enhancing education beyond the boundaries.

What is Bush Preschool

Bush preschool is an enriched learning experience in the Illawarra’s Mt Keira Escarpment. Children and educators will:

  • spend unhurried time playing in nature
  • are free to explore,collaborate, communicate and question
  • participate in adventurous journeys to deepen learning
  • develop positive attitudes to themselves as capable learners and citizens
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Why Bush Preschool

  • Research documents the positive benefits of time in nature
  • Foster connections, appreciation and investment in the natural world
  • Helping children and our preschool community to develop a solid foundation and a lifelong sense of wonder in our world
  • To foster understanding and respect for our natural and cultural heritage
  • Positive contribution to building dispositions and skills for a smooth transition to school
  • Strong gains in physical and cognitive development

We aim for children to develop:

  • an awareness of nature’s changes and the rhythm of the seasons
  • an awareness of the capabilities and the limits of their bodies
  • their ability to assess risk and identify hazards
  • their understanding of the Dharawalconnection to country
  • emotional resilience and an emotional connection to the planet
  • their imagination through open ended experiences such as storytelling, observation, creative design with natural materials
  • dispositions and skills for a smooth transition to school
  • a sense of belonging to a community of learners

Duty of Care

Ensuring the safety of both children and adults is of utmost importance. Detailed information on guidelines, policies, and procedures is available through contacting LBCP.
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Innovative Early Learning

Bush Preschool actively supports all five Learning Outcomes outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework of Australia.
Our Transition to School Program

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Child-Centred Preschool

Lower Bucca Preschool gives priority to the interests and needs of children.

Bucca Preschool provides an enriched learning experience in which the children:

  1. Engage in unhurried playtime within nature
    • Allowing children ample time for unstructured play in natural settings fosters creativity, curiosity, and a deep connection with the environment.
    • Encourage exploration of the natural world at their own pace, promoting a sense of wonder and discovery. 
  2. Freedom to Explore, Collaborate, Communicate, and Question: 
    • Providing children with autonomy in their play allows them to follow their interests and develop critical thinking skills.
    • Opportunities for collaboration with peers promote social skills, empathy, and teamwork.
    • Encouraging communication and questioning nurtures a sense of inquiry and a thirst for knowledge.
  3. Adventurous Journeys to Enhance Learning: 
    • Engaging children in adventurous journeys exposes them to new experiences and challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability.
    • Encourages risk-taking in a safe and supportive environment, promoting personal growth and self-confidence.
  4. Cultivating Positive Attitudes as Capable Learners and Citizens
    • Emphasizing the capabilities of each child fosters a sense of self-worth and confidence in their abilities.
    • Encourages a growth mindset, where challenges are seen as opportunities for learning and growth.
    • Nurturing a sense of responsibility towards themselves and their community fosters empathy, compassion, and a desire to contribute positively to society.

Outstanding, progressive, and holistic delivery of quality care and education.

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