Fairholme Kindergarten offers a rich play-based program, for girls and boys who turn 3 years of age, prior to their commencement at Kindy.
Exceeding the National Quality Standard in all areas, Fairholme Kindy has been offering an engaging play based program to support children’s learning and development since 2002.
Nestled within the beautiful grounds of Fairholme College, our Kindergarten provides a nurturing and inspiring environment where young learners can grow, explore and thrive.
Fairholme Kindy offers a gentle transition from home to a safe, secure and supportive group setting, guided by experienced, enthusiastic, highly qualified and consistent educators who ensure every child feels known and valued.
Our warm, well-equipped learning spaces are surrounded by a nature rich environment, creating endless opportunities for curiosity, play and discovery. Children enjoy a rich and varied program that includes specialist lessons in music, dance, physical education, gymnastics and library, as well as an Auslan (Australian sign language) program introducing them to basic signing.
As part of the Fairholme College community, our Kindy children have access to the wider school facilities such as the Fairholme Junior library, gymnasium, school oval and playgrounds, and they love regular visits from the 'big girls', developing a strong sense of belonging and connection to the wider school.
A Kindy uniform further builds that sense of connection, while before and after school care and holiday programs are conveniently provided by TeamKids.
Learning is enriched through exciting excursions and incursions, thoughtfully designed to extend children's understanding and inspire new interests.
At Fairholme Kindergarten, every day is filled with opportunities to wonder, connect and grow.
The Fairholme Kindy Philosophy
At Fairholme Kindy our focus is to provide strong foundations for young children to build upon during their lifelong learning process.
The fundamental focus for all our decision making is the safety and wellbeing of the children under our care and the formation of positive, meaningful and inclusive relationships and connections.
We celebrate childhood as a valued part of life.
Our Kindy Programs
'Fostering curiosity, exploration and discovery.'
Our programs available at Fairholme Kindy include:
- Kindy 2 day program on Tuesday and Thursday - Children must be 3 years of age
- Kindy 3 day program on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays - Turning 4 by June 30
- Kindy 5 day program for children who are eligible for the Kindy 3 day program.
Note: Kindy 5 day program may be offered on a case by case basis for children who are eligible for Kindy 3 day program. For more information, please contact Mrs Tina Hammond, Head of Enrolments on 4688 4635 or email [email protected].
If you would like to arrange a tour and/or interview for your Kindergarten child, please contact Mrs Tina Hammond, Head of Enrolments, or Book a Tour online.
Developing curious learners
The Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines underpin the programming and planning of our programs at Fairholme Kindy.
Literacy and numeracy exploration is weaved throughout our engaging and fun daily learning opportunities, encouraging your child to develop an active curiosity about their world and an enthusiasm for learning.
Our experienced educators observe each child’s learning and development in five key areas:
- Identity
- Connectedness
- Wellbeing
- Active Learning
- Communicating
Learn more about the
Fairholme Kindy Curriculum ››
"Play is the highest form of research …"
- Albert Einstein
Discovery through active play
We believe play is a valuable learning opportunity for all young children. It is how they engage, interact and discover the world around them.
At Fairholme Kindy, play is an essential part of our program. Our Kindy educators observe the child’s play, listen to their ideas, encourage and support interactions, and add resources and materials to extend and build on these interests and fascinations.
Purposeful play, along with planned experiences and routines, offer opportunities to build on your child’s current understandings and lead them to new knowledge, ideas and skills.
Play provides many social interactions that support the development of friendship skills, collaborative relationships and empathy.
Specialist lessons
Our Kindergarten children regularly participate in a wide variety of regular specialist lessons.
Fairholme Kindy specialist lessons include:
- Weekly visits to Greta Junior (Junior School Library) to borrow books and participate in storytelling session with our Greta Junior Staff
- Music and dance lessons with the Fairholme Junior Performing Arts Teacher
- Lessons each week with the Fairholme Junior Physical Education Specialist Teacher, developing fundamental movement skills
- Gymnastics classes during Term 3, run by qualified coaches from Allstar Gymnastic Academy.
Well-equipped learning spaces
Our indoor and outdoor spaces at Fairholme Kindy are carefully designed to engage the senses, foster curiosity, and encourage active exploration and discovery.
Our natural play environments provide opportunities for your child to take an active role in becoming environmentally aware and responsible.
Being part of the Fairholme College community, our Kindergarten children also benefit from access to our wider school facilities, such as the Fairholme Junior Library, school oval, gymnasium and playgrounds.
A day at Fairholme Kindy
Routines offer children a sense of security and stability, however they also need to be flexible to respond to the groups needs and the opportunities presented throughout the day.
Generally each day, the children will spend a large block of time inside and outside allowing for the development of play interests.
Group times, morning tea and lunch are occasions to come together as a class and share books, stories, dance, chats, songs, rhymes and common interests.
We see mealtimes as a social event and encourage the children to chat together and with the educators. There is also time each day for some quiet relaxation or a sleep if required.
Each week the children will have a specialist music, PE and library lesson. We also make the most of opportunities presented by the school to build on our program by observing a concert, participating in sports carnivals, visiting the arts rooms or other such events that suit our program and group of children.
Outside School Hours Care
Fairholme Junior enjoys the quality service provision of TeamKids for Outside School Hours Care. The Outside School Hours Care program is available on campus to Fairholme College children from Kindergarten onwards.
Before school: 6.30am to 8.30am
After school: 2.30pm to 6.00pm
Vacation care: During the private school holiday period.
Key Documents
Meet our Educators
Our educators at Fairholme Kindy remain consistent, as does our class composition, enabling our Kindergarten children to quickly establish a sense of belonging to the group and get to know each other’s families.
Kindy Teacher & Educational Leader: (Kindy ‘N’) Mrs Sonya Nicol
Master of Education - Special Education, Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood, Diploma of Teaching, current First Aid CPR Certificate, Registered Teacher
Sonya has been part of Fairholme Kindy since 2006. Previously she has worked in a variety of educational settings including Junior School and Special Education. She believes that the natural environment is a very important part of children’s lives and helps them to develop a sense of their place in the world. Sonya also believes in the value of learning through play, inclusion and accepting differences.
Kindy Teacher: (Kindy ‘H’) Mrs Courtney Hunter
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood, Diploma of Teaching, current First Aid and CPR Certificate, Registered Teacher
Courtney has been with us at Fairholme Kindy since 2019. She is passionate about providing environments that foster a love of learning and build on their independence, resilience, and growth. Courtney says, “I am excited to work alongside you and your children and support their growth as part of our learning community.”
