Autumn Vacation Care was a blast with our services providing our young learners with an array of heart-pumping and educational fun. Keep on reading to discover some of the highlights from our learners.

We are excited to announce the commencement of Before School Care at St Nicholas OOSH Waratah starting from the beginning of Term 2, 2024.

We are excited to announce the winners of St Nicholas’ inaugural Values Awards, a testament to the exceptional individuals who embody our core values and demonstrate unwavering commitment to their roles and communities.

2023 has continued to be an operationally challenging environment for the early childhood sector. Though challenges were met, St Nicholas has taken the opportunity to deliver several key initiatives designed to improve our services for the communities we serve.

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

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

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.