Kinma Primary Preschool Playgroup | Independent, progressive, democratic, non-denominational, co-educational school in Sydney, NSW

Kinma values a school environment that develops an educational program that is child-centred, innovative and based on an understanding of child development.

Kinma values a school environment that respects the individuality of the child.

Kinma values a school environment that fosters self determination in the child.

Kinma values a school environment that strives for each child to achieve his or her full academic, physical and social potential in a supportive, stimulating learning environment.

Kinma values a school environment that stresses active involvement in a wide range of learning situations.

Kinma values a school environment that conducts individual assessments and not competitive exams.

Kinma values a school environment that applies the latest findings from education, psychology and related fields to the improvement of learning within the school.

Kinma values a school environment that allows pupil participation in the affairs of the school and that encourages involvement in the community outside the school.

Kinma values a school environment that develops the child's exploration, critical thinking and creative abilities.

Kinma values a school environment that utilises the resources of our bush environment and the community.

Kinma values a school environment that stresses cooperation rather than competition.

Welcome to Kinma

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. Kinma was established in 1972 as a non-denominational, co-educational and non-profit Primary, Preschool and Playgroup.

The importance of play in our curriculum

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Play is predominant in the early years at Kinma. It is seen as a leading factor in the child's development. Central to the success of play is the child's self-control.

From play, children learn how to behave in social situations that are acceptable. Since play is child-centred and directed, the children learn self-discipline and self-motivation.

Building relationships

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More than any other skill, the building of genuine relationships with others - those with similar and dissimilar values - is vital for our children.

Communication, incorporating social justice, inter-cultural understanding and democratic process, are at the heart of this process. At Kinma we immerse our students in the creation of a democratic based community.

Join us for Playgroup

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We would like welcome everyone with children from 0-5 to come along and experience the joy and magic of our wonderful playgroup.

Playgroup is every Monday during term time from 9:30am - 11:30am in our brand new community meeting space.

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The Friendship Seed Project

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We believe that people who are friends care for each other so the more friends there are, the more people are cared for and the less people are harmed. As a symbol of children's friendships all over the world, we are creating the world’s longest friendship band and hope you will join us in its creation.

Click here and find out how to participate. Lets design world peace together.

The Friendship Seed team