ST. PETER’S PRE-SCHOOL
'What Parents are Saying'
“The following comments were made in January 2010”
As a teacher myself, I’m impressed with how the themes, creative crafts, colours, numbers, and science and math activities all tie in together. There is such a variety of activities that challenge and stimulate the kids to learn.
The biggest thing for me, though, is the caring and nurturing environment that Sue, Barb, and Roberta provide. They truly know and care about each one. I’m watching with pleasure my kids growing in confidence, playing and learning and loving school. Thank you and keep up the excellent work!"
New Pre-School Supervisor
St. Peter's Preschool is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Hayes as the Supervisor. Linda is a graduate of St Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario. Linda has worked as a preschool teacher and preschool program designer for more than 25 years. We welcome her as an experienced and caring professional to lead our program. Barb May will continue as her assistant and Roberta Albert will be on standby in case of emergency. We have many children returning from last year and several inquiries for fall. The Preschool Board is looking forward to another successful year.
Heather Godfrey - Chair of Preschool
What is it?
PRE-SCHOOL ADDS AFTERNOON SESSIONS
The popular Pre-School Learning Center at St. Peter’s Church is now offering afternoon sessions for enrollment, in addition to its Monday – Friday morning schedule. The school, now in its fifth year, operates Monday – Friday from September through June. It offers a curriculum that is highly developed with a focus on Pre-School learning. Based on two weekly themes such as ‘space’ and ‘creation,’ there is a focus on music and the arts, literacy and numeric skills, physical activity and character development. The Center is especially noted for its attention to the moral or character development of children, emphasizing love, empathy, honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility and faith.
This fall the Center has a new supervisor, Sue Jones, who has more than 10 years experience as an Early Childhood Educator. Ms. Jones has worked in day care, day camp, and preschool environments as both Early Childhood Educator and a Director; and she has been a home child-care provider with four boys of her own, In 1996 Sue spent three months in a child-care setting in Pakistan. With her youngest child now entering school, she’s excited to be the Supervisor of St. Peter’s Preschool.
The Center is managed by a Committee of volunteers and staff from St. Peter’s Church; Heather Godfrey, a well known educator, serves as Chair. It is licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, according to the requirements laid out in the Day Nurseries Act.
Registration forms and further information on fees are available from the PreSchool at 905-373-1296. Children may attend morning and/or afternoon sessions, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days each week, with varying rates. There are ‘Stay and Play’ days when parents may spend the morning in the PreSchool with their child.
When is it open?
The pre-school is open Monday through Friday, from September through June.
Registration is accepted throughout the year.
9:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 3:00 everyday Monday to Friday.
Start Date: September 8th, 2009
For more information call Sue Jones at 905-373-1296.
What are some of the special features of St. Peter’s
Pre-school Learning Centre?
St. Peter’s program will expose your child to:
music and the arts;
literacy and numeric skills;
physical activity; and
character development.
More information on our special programs:
Music and the arts
Music and the arts are the venues that will allow the children to better explore their world and develop their skills and senses. The art program will explore colours and shapes through painting, clay work, sculpting, collage, sewing and many other media. The music program will explore dance, song, and instruments. Both programs allow the child to experience new activities and develop skills while playing and having fun.
Literacy and numeric skills
The children will be exposed to numbers, letters, shapes, sizes, counting and reading in a play-filled and challenging way. In this stage of development children explore the world through their visual and tactile senses, and through these senses they can acquire their letters and numbers without difficulty.
Physical activity
Children who are physically active at an early age are likely to continue participating in a wide variety of physical activities for life. Our physical activity program helps children become fit and healthy, develop competence in movement, improve coordination, improve self-confidence, cope better with stress, and improve intellectual skills and express ideas and feelings.
From a developmental perspective, gross motor (large muscle) skills precede fine motor (small muscle) skill development and should be emphasized first. Through the use of large muscles, the child develops coordination, balance, flexibility, agility, strength, and endurance.
Character development
There are few programs that focus on the moral or character development of small children. Children at this young age model what they see and say what they hear. Our curriculum will emphasize:
love (caring, kindness, gentleness, peace, joy)
empathy (caring, compassion, sensitivity)
honesty (truthfulness, trustworthiness, integrity, courage)
fairness (compassion, integrity)
respect (self-respect, respect for others, self-control)
responsibility (perseverance, patience, initiative)
faith (optimism, perseverance, integrity, self-knowledge)
St. Peter's Pre-school Learning Centre strives to focus on these core Christian values in all that we do. Children will not only learn to identify with the words and behaviours listed above, they will see these behaviours in the actions of our staff and in our environment.
How is the Pre-school administered?
The Pre-school is managed by the St. Peter’s Pre-school Learning Centre Committee made up of volunteers and staff from our church. It is licensed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services according to the requirements laid out in the Day Nurseries Act. The onsite supervisor is Sue Jones. Sue comes to us with more than ten years experience.
What is the cost?
The cost is based on the number of days a child attends. Fees are as follows:
Monthly fees:
