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<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nEvery aspect of our curriculum is developed and refined to reflect the real needs and interests of our students and first hand experiences are embedded in classroom activities to intrigue, engage and support constructive learning.<\/p>\n
Small group activities offer\u00a0opportunities for children to collaborate, negotiate, question and problem solve, as a means of acquiring and refining their skill base, knowledge and understanding. The inviting and well-resourced classroom environments lend themselves to the facilitation of these cooperative and constructive experiences.<\/p>\n
Our inspiring outdoor environment provides boundless possibilities for exploration and creativity. The lush garden with its rocky creek bed, large sand pit and inspired planting, invites children to imagine, discover and investigate, while the outdoor climbing equipment and open spaces allow for more active pursuits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Highfields’ Experience Every aspect of our curriculum is developed and refined to reflect the real needs and interests of our students and first hand experiences are embedded in classroom activities to intrigue, engage and support constructive learning. Small group activities offer\u00a0opportunities for children to collaborate, negotiate, question and problem solve, as a means of acquiring and refining their skill base, knowledge and understanding. 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