St Nicholas

St Nicholas has seen continued growth and success in 2024.

One of our standout projects this year was the launch of the St Nicholas’ ‘Commitment to Educators’ statement. This statement reinforces our dedication to creating an environment where our educators feel valued and supported through showing recognition and providing opportunities for career growth and professional learning.

A key moment came with the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle’s introduction of a new enrolment policy, prioritising children of St Nicholas Early Education families for school enrolment.

In 2024, we conducted our first-ever full-scale family feedback survey with our Early Education families. This initiative was an invaluable opportunity to hear directly from our families, gathering insights into their experiences and expectations of St Nicholas Early Education.

Professional learning remains a core component of our mission, and this year we launched a revamped professional learning program through St Nicholas Pathways. The new program offers regular, fully-funded professional learning opportunities that are available to all team members.

In August, we hosted our Evolve Conference, a unique gathering focused on embracing change, exploring new possibilities, and expanding horizons in early childhood education.

To further support families, we’ve streamlined several key systems, including our OOSH Vacation Care booking system and our re-enrolment process, to enhance ease of use and simplify interactions.

The above piece has been taken from the December 2024 edition of Aurora. You can read the full edition here.