Our History
The Preschool was incorporated in March 1984, as a not for profit company (S.O.S. Preschool Limited) to be managed by a committee of at least seven parents representing the entire parent body. It was set up in response to a lack of community based preschools in the area in 1982.
Funding was obtained from the State Government and the name S.O.S was chosen. Eventually, the building at 83 Bundock Street was leased from the Department of Defence in 1983, and the Committee and parents made alterations and additions to adapt it for use as a preschool.
A long history of campaigning and lobbying various government departments for a permanent home ensued over the years with persistence from the staff and parents resulting in a positive outcome in 2005. We moved in 2006 to our new premises within Randwick Council Community Centre built by the Department of Defence in the new residential area development.
Parent involvement
Learning outcomes are most likely to be achieved when early childhood educators work in partnership with families. To work together to construct curriculum and learning experiences relevant to children in their local context.- Early Years Learning Framework
Parents are welcome to participate in the daily life at SOS. Your input into the curriculum is greatly valued. Share your thoughts, ideas and skills with staff so that we can include the aims you have for your child within the daily curriculum.
SOS is a parent managed preschool. The management committee consists of a minimum seven parents who represent the entire parent body. The policies and financial management of the preschool are decided by the committee. Everyone is encouraged to contribute suggestions and ideas to the management committee through the Parent Liaison Officer or the Directors.
The committee is elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is held at the beginning of each new year (around March).
The preschool staff and committee organise family social functions throughout the year, such as new parent evenings, parent information evenings, fundraising events, and end of year celebrations. Support from families at these events helps maintain a strong community spirit and helps everyone get to know your child’s friends and teachers.
We understand that time is a precious commodity. Any contribution is greatly appreciated.