Immaculate Conception Preschool has its fundamental educational goal based on the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of its students in a spirit of love and dedication based on the teachings of Christ.
We believe:
-that children should be valued as individuals
-that children need to feel safe, supported and loved
-that PLAYING and TALKING are the ways in which young children learn about themselves and the world around them
-that all learning should be meaningful and fun
-that children are actively involved in learning
-that children learn through hands-on experiences
-that children learn through taking risks, making mistakes and celebrating success
-that the process of learning is more important than the end product
-that children develop their spiritual, emotional, physical and cognitive skills at differing rates
-all aspects of a child’s development are equally important and interwoven
-that parents are the first educators of children and have a vital part to play in the establishment of their child’s learning environment
Our Goals for Preschool:
-To foster the development of a healthy self-image which will assist the child to regard themselves as children of God, people who are important, good friends of classmates, good learners and eager participants in Preschool activities.
-To ensure that each child in our care feels safe, secure and loved.
-To develop in each child an active curiosity about the world and an enthusiasm for learning information and knowledge.
-To provide opportunities to enable children to be expressive and creative through the use of language, physical activity, play materials, art and music.
-To develop the “whole child” socially, emotionally, spiritually, cognitively and physically.
-To ensure parents and teachers work together in the interests of the individual child. | 
