TSS Preschool Parent Handbook 2013 1 - The Southport School

preschool
A specialist kindergarten program for boys

Boys are our
Business
At The Southport School our specialist knowledge in
the education of boys ensures we create a program with
their needs as our focus.
Changes to the National Curriculum mean that more
than ever before it is important that all children have
the best possible start to their educational journey.
Boys who participate in a quality early education
program taught by qualified teachers with a real
passion and interest in their learning enjoy a flying start
to learning and life.
TSS Preparatory School is a school for boys in which
they can grow into their potential.
Young Brains are
Works in Progress
“What a child learns and experiences in their early years …
will have effects that last a lifetime.”
Give your child the best possible start.
Neuroscience shows that early experiences impact
upon brain development more than genetics. In
other words, nurture trumps nature. Young brain
development is dependent on a positive environment -
good nutrition, health, and nourishing and stimulating
parenting.
At The Southport School your son is at the centre of
everything we do. Through our Preschool program we
want to inspire your son with a love of learning and to
give your son a great foundation for the years ahead.
Our programming supports the Early Years Learning
Framework (EYLF) for Australia which embodies the
idea of ‘belonging, being and becoming’. Our vision is
to provide an educational program that is engaging and
builds success for life.
There are five learning and development areas:-
• Confident and involved learners
• Identity
• Effective communicators
• Connectedness
• Wellbeing

The Sky’s the Limit
“It’s not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are
watching us to see what we do with ours. I can’t tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself.”
Joyce Maynard
What will my son learn at Preschool?
• He will actively learn through play. In the program each boy will participate in play-based learning
experiences designed to encourage his physical, social, intellectual, language and emotional abilities
• He will engage in pre-literacy and pre-numeracy learning which will establish strong foundations for
the more formal years of schooling ahead
• He will learn to use language to communicate ideas, feelings and needs
• He will learn how to make friends and learn how to cooperate with others
• He will become more independent and confident in his abilities
• He will develop self-discipline
• He will use his creativity to express ideas and feelings through the arts
• He will identify, explore and solve problems.

Key Workers -
Quality of Care
“Teaching Kids to count is fine, but teaching them what
counts is best.” Bob Talbert
The TSS Preschool program will be taught
by fully qualified teachers rather than childcare
workers and each class will be taught by
supplementary specialist teaching staff in Physical
Education, Music and Life and Faith.
All TSS staff know that quality early learning
experiences come from ensuring ‘best practice’
and that ‘best practice’ is achieved by constantly
improving everything we do. In our Preschool,
‘best practice’ will include:
• A stimulating, caring and educational
environment
• A cultural focus on building your child’s
confidence, individuality, self-esteem, social
skills and respect for others
• Programming that is sensitive and easily
tailored to a child’s individual needs, strengths
and interests
• Opportunities for families to be involved in
the centre
• A nationally accredited learning framework.
By focusing on achieving, maintaining and
exceeding best practice, we’re helping to ensure
the happiness and health of the children in our
care and their families.

Life-long Learning
“The experts of tomorrow are in Preschool today.”
How is the program delivered?
The Preschool program will be taught either in full-time or part-time, 5 day/fortnight mode.
There are a pre-determined number of places in both modes and so registration as early as possible is
advised.
The part-time students will attend for three days in one week and two days in the next. This will be either
two set days on Monday & Tuesday or Thursday & Friday and the boys will alternate attendance on each
Wednesday.
As an accredited centre, for eligible families, the fee for attending the TSS Preschool Program will attract the
Child Care Benefit.
When can my son attend Preschool?
Your son was born... 2013 2014 2015 2016
1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 Preschool Reception Year 1 Year 2
1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Preschool Reception Year 1
1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 Preschool Reception
1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 Preschool

The Extra Mile
“Providing a safe and healthy environment for children to explore, discover, connect and grow.”
Before and After School Care
The Early Learning Centre will open at 7.00am in the morning and provide quality before school care for
boys in Preschool through to Year 2. After classes have finished for the day, the Early Learning Centre will
offer after school care for boys in Preschool through to Year 2, until 6.00pm.
Vacation Care
The Vacation Care program is run by professional and dedicated staff who are all early childhood qualified
and hold first aid certification. We provide both structured activities and free choice activities with plenty of
time to have fun and play with friends. The children will have access to a plethora of equipment including
sports, arts and crafts, drama, science, cooking, toys, games, dress ups and much more.

Enrolling in TSS
Preschool
Enrolment in the TSS Preschool program is initiated through the
Admissions Office. An application for admission form must be
completed and registration fee ($200) paid in order to apply.
Each applicant will undertake a readiness interview the year prior
to entry, during which time you will discuss with the school’s
staff the benefit of him commencing in either the full or part time
program.
Should a position be offered, an enrolment fee of $1,300 is
payable prior to commencement.
For a prospectus and application, please contact the Admissions
Office on 1300 877 269 or via email admissions@tss.qld.edu.au.
Currently Preschool is not offered to international students.
Fee Structure
Amount per Term* if
paid by the due date
Discount per Term* if
paid by the due date
Amount per Term* if
NOT paid by the due date
Full Time $2,745 $144 $2,889
Part Time $1,647 $87 $1,734
** Term is TSS School Term
Before and After School Care
Before School Care
7am - 9am
$20
per morning
After School Care
3pm - 6pm
$20
per afternoon
Vacation Care
exclusive of incursions
$68*
per day
*This cost does not include any incursions that are provided during Vacation Care.
Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate
The Southport School’s Preschool and OSHC will be approved care providers and as such will be entitled to offer
eligible parents the reduction of fees under Child Care Management System (CCMS). This is the system for
processing Child Care Benefit claims.
Our Commitment to You
We will provide your child with the opportunity to explore their world in a safe, secure and loving environment to
further develop their rapidly expanding skills and abilities in a uniquely designed area with plenty of laughter and
joy along the way.

The Southport School
Winchester Street
Southport Queensland Australia 4215
Telephone +61 7 5531 9911
Facsimile +61 7 5531 9977
Email reception@tss.qld.edu.au
The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane
trading as The Southport School CRICOS Provider No 00523F
Visit us at www.tss.qld.edu.au