Our Philosophy and Values

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our educational philosophy is based upon the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach.

Developed in Italy by Loris Malaguzzi, Reggio Emilia values each child as a strong, capable and resilient learner, with wonder and a passion for learning.

We use a constructivist approach, developing strong general knowledge to build deep conceptual understanding.

OUR VALUES

  • Faith - Belief and trust in God and the strengths He gives us
  • Wisdom - Seeking understanding and insight beyond the evident
  • Integrity - Having strong ethics and a true moral compass
  • Compassion - Kindness, care and respect for self and others
  • Courage - Strength in the face of adversity and standing strong for what is right

OUR EXPECTATIONS

A Wahroonga Prep student is:

  • Respectful - Always polite, a good listener, includes others and cares for their appearance
  • Kind and Caring - Shows consideration to others and uses kind words and actions
  • Truthful - Tells the truth and is honest and fair
  • Responsible - Makes good choices, is in the right place at the right time
  • Hard Working - Prepared for learning, lets others learn and always does their best