¡Bienvenidos!
The Spanish Australian Preschool is an initiative of Bilingual Schools Australia. We provide children with the opportunity to cement their knowledge of Spanish and English while travelling through their early years.
We offer a holistic approach to education with experiences planned with the children at the centre of our program.
Our values work intersected with each other, constituting our why, thus guiding our mission.
Yes we are.
From January 2024 the daily rate is $135 per day. It includes a hat, nappies, all meals and sunscreen.
What is the minimum number of days that children can attend?
We have a minimum of 3 days per week, however, if your objective is for your child to pick up the language and/or maintain it, the more they attend, the better.
We are licensed for 28 children.
Once they turn 3 years of age they are welcome to start with us.
No. We support children transitioning out of nappies and accept those still wearing nappies and pull-ups. We have nappy changing facilities, you will see them during your tour! Any questions will also be answered then.
As we work with our families, we publish resources on an ongoing basis to support children and their families through any transitions.
There is no such thing as "how early is too early?"
Even in the womb, babies hear voices, tones, languages and music. Raising bilingual children requires a considerable effort, so starting to expose your baby while they're still in the womb, is just as much of training for the parent/s as it is for the unborn baby.
For monolingual families wanting to raise bilingual children, the sooner they have them exposed to the language the better, and with that, the greater the exposure, the quicker they will be starting to speak in the minority language.
The evidence strongly indicates that bilingualism does not confuse children. In fact, research shows that children are capable of distinguishing between languages from a very young age, even as young as 4 months old. Babies can tell the difference between languages without needing explicit explanations, which means that using two languages around young children will not cause them confusion.
See more info at Psychology Today website.
Bilingualism can significantly impact cultural identity development, particularly in adolescents. As they navigate through a period of significant formation and transformation, understanding the influence of belonging to multiple linguistic groups on their cultural self-perception is crucial. Research has shown that bilingualism can positively affect cultural identity by fostering a deep connection with multiple cultures.
Further, studies have indeed found a link between individual identities and mental health. For example, research has shown that identity confusion is positively correlated with symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. Furthermore, having a stable and strong sense of identity is associated with better mental health, especially in adolescents.
No. You just need to want bilingual education in Spanish for your child. Many of our current families don't come from Hispanic backgrounds.
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In the spirit of reconciliation Bilingual Schools Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Dhawura Nguna Dhawura Ngunnawal.