Junior Kindergarten
Junior Kindergarten is offered for students, ages 3 and 4 years old. In Junior Kindergarten, students explore their interests and the world around them. Children grow and develop through play-based learning, creative expression, exploring and interacting with nature, and having opportunities to take part in excursions beyond the classroom.
Our early primary program evolves through a project based, inquiry approach, which varies according to the interests and needs of the children. Our JK educators are highly experienced and provide a safe, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to explore new interests and take risks with their learning.
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Learning Goals
The Early Learning Framework guides the Junior Kindergarten program as we provide a well-rounded foundation for learning.
Well-being and belonging:
Safety and Respect; Health and Wellness; Independence and self-help skills; Building healthy relationships with both adults and children; Conflict resolution
Engagement with others, materials, and the world:
Experimentation; Problem-solving; Cause/Effect; Five Senses
Communication and Literacies:
Listening and Sharing; Communication; Comprehension; Sound and world play; Introduction to letter names and sounds; Love for books; Reasoning and Numeracy
Identities, social responsibility, and diversity:
Families and Communities; Celebrations; Kindness and Diversity; Taking care of the Environment; Living Things
Primary Division Leadership
Meaghan Harder
Director of Primary Program