Violet Massingham and Elle Swadesir learn using tablets.
Kindergarten and Year 1 education is evolving into an exciting model at Finley Public School.
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It will incorporate blending play-based, investigative learning with the innovative principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
This approach ensures that every child is included, engaged, and empowered to thrive.
Teacher Miranda Taylor said the school’s commitment to UDL means lessons are thoughtfully designed to offer multiple pathways for children to access learning, express their understanding, and maintain motivation.
Whether through building, drawing, speaking, moving, or writing, students are encouraged to learn in ways that resonate best with them.
“Our youngest learners engage in activities ranging from building and creating to problem-solving and storytelling,” Miss Taylor said.
“This encourages them to discover their strengths while developing essential skills in a meaningful and fun environment.”
Finley Public School employs research-based strategies aimed not only at academic achievement, but also at fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Baylei Connors and Cooper Crowhurst enjoying some sand play.
The classrooms are crafted to support, challenge, and celebrate every child’s unique journey.
Additionally, students rotate through small group explicit teaching tasks with their teacher to activate learning in core areas of reading and numeracy.
Principal Owen Gill said through expert data analysis, teachers target the lessons specific to student needs.
He said this has resulted in extremely pleasing results in phonological awareness, phonics and foundational number sense.
“At Finley Public School, every child learns in their own way — through play, curiosity and the inclusive principles of Universal Design for Learning,” Mr Gill said.
“The innovative learning framework promises an engaging, hands-on, and accessible educational experience that prepares children for success both inside and beyond the classroom.”
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