Book a school tour
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.
Please check our calendar for the next Tour Date
Term dates for 2013
- Term 1: 31.1.2013 - 12.4.2013
- Term 2: 1.5.2013 - 28.6.2013
- Term 3: 23.7.2013 - 20.9.2013
- Term 4: 9.10.2013 - 13.12.2013
Contact us
127 Coolowie Rd, Terrey Hills NSW 2084
Primary: +61 2 9450 0738
Preschool: +61 2 9486 3018
Fax: +61 2 9450 0748
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Kinma's philosophy
Central to Kinma's approach is our Core and Guiding principles, our unique learning program, time for creative free play integrated daily into our curriculum, assessment rather than testing and building healthy strong relationships.
Our Core Principles
Kinma promotes an active, creative and generative environment which respects and nurtures the individuality of its members, and which actively encourages children to reach their potential in all areas.
We believe that an educational environment which encourages debate, discussion, evaluation of current educational thought and research by all its members is more likely to be innovative and to continue to address the most pertinent of issues in terms of the future needs of its children
Play
We believe that play is a leading factor in the child's development; play is predominant in the early years at Kinma.
Play is child-centred and self-directed, allowing children to learn self-discipline and self-motivation. From play, children learn how to behave in social situations that are acceptable.
Relationships
Kinma believes that involving children in a supportive, democratic community allows children to face direct personal responsibility for their actions.
Through the Kinma community, children develop the ability to tolerate diversity of opinion, to speak out against inappropriate behaviour and to work collaboratively on creating and delivering group projects. Kinma children learn that their education and other life choices are their own responsibility.
Testing
Kinma believes in encouraging healthy, non-competitive learning environments.
Our community chooses not to participate in NAPLAN testing and we do not provide graded reports. Instead, all children are individually assessed on their progress and abilities.
Learn more about assessment and reporting at Kinma