Parents’ guide to schema play

Schema play is a natural form of learning through play. It shows how children are not just playing randomly – they’re experimenting, testing theories, and building understanding.

This article has been taken from The Great Lakes Advocate.

Reading with your child is a powerful way to fuel their imagination, grow their language skills and nurture their emotional development.

We are pleased to share that our new St Nicholas Early Education Family Handbook is now available for families.

On Friday 1 August, St Nicholas Early Education Chisholm welcomed the Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP to explore all things road safety.

In light of the International Day of Friendship, St Nicholas Early Education’s educators spoke to their learners to find out what they love about their St Nick’s friends.

With a shared vision to instil a love of learning within children, St Nicholas Early Education joined the cosiness of National Pyjama Day.

Helping your family save on preschool fees through Start Strong funding.

Drawing upon St Nicholas Early Education’s commitment to reconciliation and focus on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and practices into everyday practice, St Nicholas Early Education recognised NAIDOC Week.

Gathered around the firepit, children and educators at St Nicholas Early Education Maitland welcomed Aunty Michelle from Kilipiynpiyn Workshops for a day of cultural learning, storytelling, and hands-on exploration.

Named as a finalist in the 2025 Port Stephens Examiner Local Business Awards in the category of Outstanding Early Childhood Centre, St Nicholas Early Education Raymond Terrace is truly flourishing in its outreach to the community.

At St Nicholas Early Education, we believe quality early learning should be accessible for every family. That’s why we’ve updated our bond policy to reduce financial barriers to enrolment.