Katie
Katie Newton
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Hello,
My name is Katie Newton. I am delighted to be joining Collaroy Plateau Community Kindergarten.
I have a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood, and I have been teaching for about 30 years in preschools and long day care centres. I am passionate about community and developing deep connections with children and families.
My philosophy is play based pedagogy with a strong focus on belonging to a community. I believe when a true sense of belonging and trust is nurtured, children will feel safe and empowered to develop their skills and a love of learning. With their peers and educators they can co-construct knowledge and theories together . They can explore their world and take risks to have the best early childhood experience. Children’s books are a big part of my curriculum, through books we can imagine, laugh, and share ideas.
I have a busy household full of children and a dog. When I get a chance I enjoy the beach, bushwalks, and cake decorating.
I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and continuing the strong community vision at CPCK.
Collaroy Plateau Community Kindergarten acknowledges that we are located on the land of the First Nations people, possibly the Gayamaygal clan. But because the people from this area were displaced and their culture hidden, their history has been lost.
We sincerely pay our respects to past, present and future elders and ancestors of the Gayamygal and continue to share our sorrow about such painful history and we pledge to stand together with respect and the common goal of protecting the land and all of her inhabitants.
41-43 Hall Avenue, Collaroy Plateau, NSW 2097
Telephone: 02 9982 6167
Email: info[atat]cpck[dotdot]com[dotdot]au
Website: www.cpck.com.au
