The Preschool is nestled within the grounds of Irrawang Public School, and recently undertook its mandatory Assessment and Rating process.

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Two authorised officers visited the preschool, cooperatively assessing the quality of the current practices delivered by the service against the National Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.

NSW Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate commended the service on “its achievements in providing quality outcomes for children”.

“In particular, careful planning, reflective practice and willingness to collaborate with families and other community organisations to enhance children’s learning and wellbeing demonstrate the commitment to quality by educators at your service.”

Irrawang Public School Principal and Nominated Supervisor for the preschool, Mrs Stacy Mathieson, was beyond proud and attributed the amazing results to the dedication and hard work of the entire team who always go above and beyond for the children in their care.

Pedagogical Leader Mrs Michelle Lynch said the rigorous process “highlighted the strength of our team and the commitment we have to delivering quality principles and practices to our community”.

“The exceeding rating awarded to us highlights our unwavering passion and love of providing quality education and care through play, nurturing our children so they are ready to transition into their primary school years.”

Educator Ms Hylie McEvoy expressed her pride in the preschool team, the attending families and the community.

“It has been a preschool to Year 6 staff achievement.

“Our Preschool is a place where education, care and play go hand in hand.”

Miss Alexandra Hay, Preschool Learning Support Officer, believes the Preschool’s rating is a true reflection of the high quality practices in place to support the children.

Having been part of the Preschool team since 2016, Miss Hay proudly said, “I feel honoured to work in a service that is dedicated, hardworking and puts the children’s needs first.”

Irrawang Public School Preschool is a fee free preschool, nurturing up to 40 children across two groups on a five-day fortnight that caters for children the year prior to Kindergarten.

Educators deliver daily programs that are rich and responsive to the needs, interests and abilities of the children, their families and community, enhancing learning and developmental outcomes through play and empowering children to reach their full potential.

By Marian SAMPSON