Reporting and tests
Our community chooses not to participate in standardised testing or graded reports. Instead, children are individually assessed on their progress and abilities.
Kinma Primary
Kinma Primary offers an innovative learning programme that covers all six key learning areas in the NSW Board of Studies curriculum and caters equally for all aspects of development; social, emotional and academic. Kinma's learning programme is accredited by the NSW Board of Studies and has been awarded the highest level of registration possible.
We believe that children learn best in an environment where play and discovery are central. Teachers and children approach learning as a shared experience. Kinma is recognised at university level as one of the few schools in Australia practicing learner-directed education.
Multi-age classes
Class sizes are small, multi-aged and non-competitive with a high teacher-student ratio.
Thematic approach
This is a way of teaching and learning, whereby many areas of the curriculum are connected together and integrated within a theme.
Learning programme
Kinma offers an education where each child is celebrated, and where learning is meaningful and holistic. The three R's - respect, relationships and responsiblity - are the building blocks of our educational philosophy.
Our philosophy is underpinned by a strong set of core and guiding principles, which are intrinsically practiced in everything we do.
Key Learning Areas (KLA's)
In Kinma primary, the learning program covers all six key learning areas in the NSW Board of Studies primary curriculum. These include: Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and its Environment, Personal Development Health and Physical Education and the creative and practical arts.
Tinkering
Tinkering days are regular term events at Kinma where parents and teachers offer to share their passions, experience and knowledge with the children. (See our article on the educational benefits of tinkering.) Students choose to participate in a variety of activities that may include photography, cooking, scrap booking, touch typing, knitting, craft, yoga or dance.
Meet our primary teachers
At Kinma there is a very close teacher/child relationship. The informal and friendly environment encourages personal expression, as well as stimulating respect for and understanding of the individuality of others.
Transition to high school
Kinma provides children with a strong academic, emotional, and social foundation. Along with the important basic skills, Kinma children take with them a love of learning, a strong sense of self and community,and well developed thinking and communication skills.
Primary FAQs
We understand that choosing your children's school is a very important task, and we are more than happy to answer all your questions. If you don't find an answer to your questions here, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Open days
Open Morning, Friday 22nd May, 9.30-11.30am
Join us on our next Open Morning, 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, Sunday 21st June, 10am-1pm
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.
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Term Dates 2020
- Term 1: Thu 30 Jan – Thu 9 April
- Term 2: Wed 29 Apr – Fri 3 July
- Term 3: Wed 29 July – Fri 25 Sep
- Term 4: Tues 13 Oct – Wed 16 Dec
Contact us
127 Coolowie Rd,
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
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Primary: +61 2 9450 0738
Preschool: +61 2 9486 3018
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