Nestled next to Grosvenor Street parkland sits 99-year-old Renown Kindergarten.
Opening its doors in 1920, Renown is an integral part of Stonnington’s social fabric.
The surrounding environs provide a tranquil setting, which is complemented by dynamic teaching that honours Renown’s history whilst embracing cutting edge curriculum ideas.
Program Director, Sally Norman, identifies Renown’s focus on “nurturing global citizens who are aware of the history of the land on which they play; and are encouraged to explore modern concepts about today’s society”.
Never still, Renown is constantly learning. It is this mindset that’s resulted in Renown being invited to join the innovative Being Equal program being run out across Stonnington and Port Phillip.
Dedicated to progressive educational practices, staff actively participate in working groups promoting reconciliation, anti-bias and health and wellbeing. This work flows directly into programming, helping children keep pace with the rapidly changing world around them.
Enriching this concept of the global citizen is Renown’s bilingual program that combines the French and Australian curricula, as well as French language lessons delivered within the four-year-old programs.
“Understanding our community and its needs is at the heart of our program design and has led to Renown establishing Extended Care,” Sally said.
“Offering extended hours has enabled Renown to remain a sessional kindergarten whilst meeting the changing needs of our families.”
Renown is now open for enrolments across its three-year-old, four-year-old and bilingual programs. It is also planning its 100th birthday celebrations to which the community will be invited in 2020.
