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REGGIO-INSPIRED PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL

REGGIO-INSPIRED
PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Reggio Emilia approach to teaching young children puts
their natural development, as well as the close relationships
they share with their environment, at the centre of its
philosophy. The foundation of the Reggio Emilia approach lies
in its unique view of the child. In this approach, there is a belief
that children have rights and should be given opportunities to
develop their potential. Influenced by this belief, they are seen
as beautiful, powerful, competent, creative, curious, and full
of potential and ambitious desires. They are also viewed as
being active constructs playing the active role of apprentices.
This role also extends to that of a researcher.
At Sacred Heart College, we celebrate the children being a
central part of their learning. They learn through play and
the questioning of the environment around them. Exploring
and investigating through light, observational drawing and
moulding clay are important teaching methods. Our aim is
to give children a selection of opportunities to learn from, as
Malaguzzi, the founder of this approach, believes:
“The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more
intense will be their motivation and the richer their experiences.”

Visit the Reggio Website here

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