FAMILIES AT LAKEVIEW
Growing together,
in partnership.
Families know their children best. At Lakeview, we value the knowledge, experiences and perspectives families bring and believe strong partnerships create the best possible foundation for children to belong, learn and thrive.
FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS
Families are part
of the journey.
From the very beginning, we take time to understand each child — their routines, interests, strengths, culture, family relationships and the things that help them feel safe and secure.
Open communication and genuine partnership allow families and educators to share knowledge, celebrate progress and make thoughtful decisions together.
Families are not simply kept informed about their child's experience at Lakeview. They are welcomed as active participants in it.
BELONGING & RELATIONSHIPS
Every child deserves
to feel they belong.
A strong sense of belonging grows through relationships where children feel secure, valued and understood. When families and educators know one another well, children experience a stronger connection between home and Lakeview.
Known
We take time to understand each child's personality, interests, strengths, routines and individual needs, as well as the people and experiences that are important to them.
Heard
Children and families are listened to, respected and encouraged to share their ideas, experiences and perspectives as part of everyday life at Lakeview.
Connected
Secure, responsive relationships between children, families and educators create continuity between home and preschool and help children feel confident to explore, participate and learn.
FAMILIES SHAPE THE LEARNING
What matters at home
matters here too.
Children's learning becomes more meaningful when their home lives, interests, family traditions and experiences are reflected within the program.
Families are encouraged to share ideas, recipes, celebrations, cultural traditions, occupations, interests and experiences that can enrich children's learning and strengthen connections between home and Lakeview.
Our Family Favourite Recipes project is one example of the many simple ways family knowledge can become part of children's everyday learning.
WORKING TOGETHER
Relationships built on
trust and respect.
Strong partnerships grow through everyday interactions, open communication and a shared commitment to each child.
We listen
Families' knowledge, priorities, questions and perspectives are welcomed and respected.
We share
Educators keep families connected with children's experiences, learning, relationships and emerging interests.
We work together
Decisions about children's wellbeing, routines, development and learning are strengthened through genuine collaboration.
STAYING CONNECTED
Communication that
goes both ways.
Good communication is more than sending information home. We want families to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing what's happening in their child's life and talking with educators about anything that may help us support their child.
Families can connect with educators in person and through OWNA, where we share updates and information about children's time at Lakeview.
PART OF THE CONVERSATION
Your knowledge of
your child matters.
A change at home, a new interest, a family celebration or something your child has been talking about can all help educators better understand and respond to them.
SHARED MOMENTS
Celebrating together
strengthens belonging.
Events, celebrations and shared experiences create opportunities for families to connect not only with educators, but with one another.
These moments help build the warm, familiar community that sits around each child and reinforce the message that families are an important part of life at Lakeview.
BEYOND LAKEVIEW
Our relationships extend
into the wider community.
Children also build connections with the people, places and organisations around them through local visits, excursions and our relationship with Primbee Public School.
EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY →JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
A place for children.
A community for families.
We'd love to welcome your family to Lakeview.
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