On Saturday 29 October, St Nicholas team members attended our first-ever Staff Conference, themed ‘Reconnect’.

Explore the wonders of nature with our homemade, nature-inspired playdough recipe! Dive into a sensory adventure, combining vibrant colors, natural textures and delightful fragrances.

St Nicholas Early Education Raymond Terrace centre has been recognised as ‘Excellent’ by KindiCare, which places the centre among the top 12% of early childhood education and care services nationwide based on both community feedback and reviews.

We’re thrilled to introduce you to St Nicholas’ ‘Why?’ statement and our five core values: Compassion, Hope, Integrity, Justice and Participation.

A Reggio-Emilia inspired bird feeder project provides an opportunity for hands-on learning, exploration and artistic expression. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a bird feeder using natural materials, encouraging collaboration, imagination and an early connection with nature.

Unleash creativity, nurture curiosity and ignite imaginations with these eight enchanting Reggio Emilia-inspired experiences that seamlessly blend nature and education.

In today’s fast-paced world, fostering connections between different generations has become increasingly important. One innovative approach gaining popularity is the collaboration between early childhood centres and aged care facilities.

As parents, we all want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their education. While traditional teaching methods have their merits, there is a growing recognition of the significant benefits of play-based learning.

Water play isn’t just a popular activity for children in early childhood settings. It also enhances their creativity and imagination, promotes good health and wellbeing, and provides opportunities for explorative learning.

The Floorbooks Approach is designed to create a balance between intentional teaching and child autonomy. Floorbooks allow educators to consult deeply with children during the planning and documentation process.

At St Nicholas, our educators utilise a child-centred, play-based and Reggio Emilia-influenced approach to our program, the latter of which was founded by Loris Malaguzzi, an early childhood educator and philosopher.

We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new website, designed with the goal of further enriching the experiences of our families, students and the wider community.