Pelican Point Preschool in Sanctuary Point has received a finalist nomination for the Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards, Australia.
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It may be a small preschool with only four permanent educators but educational leader Kimberlie Johnson said that's what makes the nomination such an honour.
"To have their dedication and teaching approaches recognised and rewarded was truly heartfelt," she said.
"During these unprecedented times and uncertainty our preschool has been able to continue to operate as per normal providing quality education and care and continued to focus on everyone's health and safety."
It's the first time the preschool has received a finalist nomination in the national awards. This year's Early Childhood Education week theme was 'Amazing todays and tomorrows'. It highlighted the roles that educators play in stimulating the children of Australia inspires and enables the today and all their tomorrows.
Kimberlie said Pelican Point Preschool's philosophies, its program and its learning and teaching approach and future plans were some aspects in meeting the overall criteria for the nomination.
Pelican Point Preschool has been a part of the Sanctuary Point community for 21 years and is family owned.
The preschool has strong links with local nursing homes, fundraising for many community events and assisting community efforts as needed, such as food drives and the RSPCA.
Kimberlie said it's a special part of our local community.
"Some of our educators have been at the centre between 16-20 years and to this day continue to be a part of many all our families who have attended over the years with many generations returning with their own children."
Due to current COVID restriction, the announcement of the winner has been postponed to March 26, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sydney.
