CENTRE OPERATIONS
The Altona Meadows Kindergarten is a non-for-profit organisation that has been contributing to the education of the children of the Altona Meadows area since 1977. The centre was formally opened on the 5th of June 1977 by the then mayor Mrs Crofts, opening its doors to 44 children.
We have a cosy and inviting indoor area and a spacious outdoor playground area for the children to explore and investigate, both offering the children a wide variety of stimulating and challenging educational experiences.
The building and grounds are owned by the Hobson’s Bay City Council who assist the centre by providing some maintenance, and enforce safety regulations in regard to fencing, outdoor play equipment and amenities. The day-to-day operation of the centre and the employment of staff is the responsibility of the Committee of Management.
An Administrator is employed by the committee to support them in ensuring all our obligations are being met.
The centre is managed by an elected voluntary committee made up of present and past families. Members are elected to the Committee of Management at the kindergarten Annual General Meeting and new members are welcome to join the committee at any time through the year. The Committee meets once a month to discuss all issues regarding the running of the centre.
All decisions regarding the centre are discussed and voted on at the meetings, with a majority vote required to pass all actions.
The Administrator, Educational Leader and Teachers attend these meetings to present monthly progress reports and to contribute to all discussions.
All Committee meetings are open to any parent/guardians who wishes to attend.
Committee members are also invited to take on roles in sub committees such as policy development, grant applications and planning.
