Philosophy

 

At The Junction, we believe each child should be respected as an individual with their own unique interests, needs and abilities valued.  We believe in the holistic development of the child, allowing them the space and the freedom to develop at their own pace. 

 

Our guiding principles are:

 

PROTECT

 

Provide a safe and comfortable space, a home away from home

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NURTURE

 

Provide a caring and stable environment with strong relationships

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EMPOWER

 

Encourage holistic growth and learning

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We are guided by the RIE philosophy in our infants space, focusing on utmost respect for our youngest learners and allowing their talents to unfold naturally.  We have a peaceful and unrushed approach that allows our children to feel calm, secure and confident to explore and test their developing skills.  

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For our older children, our focus is on hands-on discovery using authentic open-ended materials.  We foster an environment that encourages self-expression, communication, problem-solving and creativity.

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Our teachers support children in developing key self-help and social skills, extending emotional intelligence and supporting relationship building.

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