About Us

Welcome to
THE BHODHI - KIDS PLAY SCHOOL & DAY CARE

From a humble beginning with just three students, the BHODHI School has flourished and expanded its reach. This growth reflects its commitment to quality education and the positive impact it has had on the community. The school's journey from a small start to a broader presence is a testament to its dedication to shaping young minds and fostering a nurturing learning environment.

The BHODHI School is known for its holistic approach to education, emphasizing not only academic excellence but also the overall well-being of students. With a focus on character development and values, it aims to nurture responsible and compassionate individuals. The school often incorporates innovative teaching methods and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded learning experience.

PROGRAMS AT BHODHI

AT BHODHI WE NURTURE A SENSE OF DISCOVERY, JOY, AND WONDER IN EVERY CHILD.

We guide them on this road to discovery with our research-based curriculum and carefully crafted, age-appropriate programs.

Our educational philosophy

Preschool is a wonderful stage of development as children move beyond a self-focused toddler stage and develop a keenness to explore their world and extend their social group.

Our aim is to prepare children for school who are capable, confident and sensitive to others and respectful to adults.

The children going on to kindergarten will know many academic concepts and have developed excellent skills, but more importantly, they will have developed a confident and enthusiastic approach to learning!

As dedicated Early Childhood Professionals, we regard children as unique individuals who learn and develop skills through exploration, creativity and investigation.

We support their learning through providing a developmentally appropriate program that caters for individual needs and is implemented within an encouraging, warm and safe environment. We communicate the program through a regular wall displays, and it is centred around your children, their interests and their level of development.

This program is designed to foster and develop:

feelings of self-worth and high self-esteem

positive attitudes towards learning

caring attitudes towards other people and the environment

language and communication skills

skills and knowledge in all key areas of children's development.

Optimal development of young children is promoted through a rich variety of firsthand experiences, focusing on six key areas of children's development:

Cognitive

Social

Emotional

Language

Fine Motor/Gross Motor

Creative

The way we organise the environment, select toys and materials, plan the daily routine and talk with the children, are all designed to give your child a successful start in school.

Above all, we are committed to provide consistently high-quality care and education, whilst promoting a partnership with all families, through encouraging family involvement. And we recognise that you are entrusting to our care your most precious gift, your child.

Our Values & Culture

Children Centric

When the focus moves from the 'what' to 'who', the shift in how education is designed, delivered and experienced transforms. Individual passions and talents trump archaic templates.

Curiosity & Creation

Learning becomes organic when the pursuit of curiosity is encouraged and facilitated. When facilitators nurture learners to construct their learning, creativity is but a natural consequence.

The BHODHI as a Family

By erasing formalities and archaic borders, we cultivate genuine relationships that are based on trust, mutual respect and an intrinsic affection that is palpable among everyone.

Positive Social Action

Socially-conscious and environmentally-responsible in the way we teach, function and live. We believe we are agents of positive change in our community and world.

THE BHODHI SCHOOL PILLARS

Diversity & Differences - Without Hierarchy

We encourage diversity among our faculty and community by:

Cherishing and respecting differences

Not propagating hierarchy

Appreciating and looking for different perspectives

Fair and reasonable communication and flexibility expected.

Self Management

If we manage each other, we manage the world – if everyone is at peace, the world is at peace

Manage our Body / Mind / Emotions & Life

Understand that we are responsible for our life and not the external environment

Working Together

Understand & accommodate differences in people

Understand that no human is an island

In collaboration or group work, the final total is greater than the sum of the individual parts

Collaborate don't compete

Identify Individual Strengths and Talents

In an uncertain environment fear makes us walk half stride, we need confidence to overcome that fear

When we know our strengths and build on it - we have the confidence to overcome our fear and walk full stride irrespective of what the external environment is Real World Applications of 'What We Learn'

How what we learn is applied in Real World Context.

What We Learn

We 'retain what we look for and acquire' as against being 'taught'.