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At St Nicholas Early Education, Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) are at the heart of learning and development. Their dedication shapes the experiences of children aged 0–5, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

Decorate Your Space invited our Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle communities – including Catholic Schools, St Nicholas, CatholicCare, and Parishes – to decorate a space that uniquely reflects their commitment to children’s safety and wellbeing in line with the theme of National Child Protection Week ‘Every conversation matters: Shifting Conversation to Action’.

At St Nicholas, we understand that healthy bodies fuel bright minds.

St Nicholas joined the wider Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to decorate a visible space to recognise National Child Protection Week 2025.

At St Nicholas Early Education, Father’s Day is a cherished opportunity to celebrate the incredible fathers, grandfathers, uncles and father figures in our communities.

Across St Nicholas Early Education, our educators received messages of gratitude from our families, children and wider community in celebration of Early Childhood Educators Day.

Children’s Book Week isn’t just about creative dress-ups; it is a moment to celebrate storytelling in all its forms.

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

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

On Wednesday 31 July, St Nicholas OOSH celebrated OOSH Educators Day and the International Day of Friendship.