Kinma preschool
Play-based curriculum, beautiful child-centred learning environment, parent participation welcome!
Welcome to Kinma
Kinma is a dynamic independent progressive school in Sydney offering a unique child-centred, democratic education for preschool and primary school aged children.
Kinma encourages children to become flexible thinkers and independent, self-directed learners in a non-competitive environment which respects and nurtures the individuality of its members.
Established in 1972 and set on 5 acres of beautiful bushland in Terrey Hills, Kinma has been leading the way in innovative teaching and learning for over 40 years. Learn more...
Kinma Play Group
Join us for Play Group every Monday during term time in our school hall, 9.30-11.30am
Contact us
127 Coolowie Rd,
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
Find us on Google Maps
Primary: +61 2 9450 0738
Preschool: +61 2 9486 3018
Fax: +61 2 9450 0748
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Kinma Play Group
Kinma Play Group
Kinma Play Group runs on Mondays in term time.
Please see our Facebook group for updates. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KinmaPlayGroup/
We look forward to you joining us for Kinma Play Group - a creative, encouraging and nurturing environment which provides opportunities for unstructured play and open ended learning for children from 0-5.
Play Group is the place to find valuable support and friendship of other parents, and a time to relax for a coffee and chat.
Play Group operates from our multi-purpose meeting space and large outdoor playground in a beautiful bushland setting, every Monday during term time, 9:30am-11:30am.
Come along!
Visits are $3 / family to cover morning tea and supplies. There are no membership fees.
There is no need to book or to commit to a full term. Simply come along on any Monday during term time that suits you and your child.
What to bring
Please bring a sunhat, change of clothes and morning tea for your child. Please do not bring any nuts or nut butter.
We encourage that you bring them in clothes that wash well or are not their “Sunday best”.
Morning tea
Feel free to help yourself to tea or coffee in the kitchen. We ask that you please clean up after yourself in the kitchen.
There is no official roster for morning tea, however the odd bit of home baking is always much appreciated!
Contact us
For more information please contact Julie Carr on 9450 0738.
127 Coolowie Rd,
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
Find us on Google Maps
Primary: +61 2 9450 0738
Preschool: +61 2 9486 3018
Fax: +61 2 9450 0748
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Latest news
Open Days - watch this space for updates
Open days
Open Days
We are unable to offer visits at this time, pleast watch this space for further information.
When we are open again, we invite you to join us on our next Open event, hear how our dynamic, progressive, independent school works, and tour our beautiful Primary and Preschool, set in the bush on 5 acres of land. See how we offer a unique child-centred education for preschool and primary school aged children, which includes violin, French, basketball, bush walking, and much more. Morning Tea will be provided over Q&A after the tour. To book in call 9450 0738.
Preschool Open Day *Postponed*
We invite you to join us, hear about 'A day in the life of a Kinma Preschooler', meet staff, tour Preschool, hear about our play-based, child-centred curriculum and how it takes place in a challenging, nurturing and exciting learning environment. Learn more about how play and imagination are integral to our education approach, where children can choose to participate in a wide range of activities during the preschool day. To book call 9450 0738.
If you’re not able to join us for one of our open events, we invite you to join us for a tour of the school.
You will have the opportunity to look around the Preschool and have an informal chat to answer all your questions, as well as meet the teachers and staff.
Please check our calendar for upcoming tour dates. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 02 9450 0738 to book in.
Term Dates 2020
- Term 1: Thu 30 Jan – Thu 9 April
- Term 2: Wed 29 Apr – Fri 3 July
- Term 3: Wed 22 July – Fri 25 Sep
- Term 4: Tues 13 Oct – Wed 16 Dec
Term Dates 2021
- Term 1: Thu 28 Jan to Thu 1 April
- Term 2: Wed 21 April to Fri 25 June
- Term 3: Wed 21 July to Fri 17 Sep
- Term 4: Tues 5 Oct to Wed 15 Dec