Our Wabi-Sabi Philosophy
Winchester was founded in 2005; always being guided by our WABI-SABI philosophy of teaching. As an inclusive preschool, we are excited to provide all our children with the greatest capacity of learning whilst bringing WABI-SABI to greater heights with our expanded facilities & large space.
The Japanese philosophy of WABI-SABI says that there is perfection in imperfection; simply because nobody is perfect, yet everybody is beautiful. At Winchester, we believe in WABi-SABI - in the beauty of being & the discovery of life through learning. We teach our children to WONDER at the world & to find their footing in society. We do not mould; we only guide. Our teachers love seeking out the best in each of our children, nurturing their personalities, & bracing their falls. For there will be falls, & we want to catch them, not shield them, from those moments. The world is changing - we provide a foundation for our children to grow & shift with it.
The point of education is learning, & learning how to keep learning. How else will life ever be?
Here are our core values; come play with us!
DYNAMIC LEARNING
Learn through play, play to learn! We believe in dynamic, holistic learning that is not always chartered on the books!
SHARING IS CARING
We strive to nurture kindness & empathy in our children, instilling a sense of responsibility to society as well as appreciation for what we have.
WE ARE FAMILY
Our community is strong as parents are frequently offered opportunities to form bonds among themselves as well as build friendships with our teachers.
HEAlTH IS WEALTH
Our meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) are designed in consultation with Paediatric Dietician Suzanne Khor to ensure a high standard of nutrition.
CHILD-LED CARE
We personalise our care at Winchester, ensuring that routines & learning are child-led. We SEE the children as individuals; we hear them, we love them.
HYGIENE & SAFETY
We take hygiene, cleanliness, sanitisation, & security very seriously. There are firm protocols & facilities in place to ensure our children are safe.