St Nicholas Philosophy
Founded in key principles of Catholic Social Teaching, namely human dignity, the common good, subsidiarity, stewardship and social justice, St Nicholas partners with families and communities to enrich the education, development and wellbeing of children enrolled in its services. At St Nicholas, we recognise families as children’s first, and most influential teachers. Therefore, our educators respect the diversity of background and uniqueness of each child and their family, and value strong partnerships with families.
As an organisation dedicated to the support and development of communities, St Nicholas identifies the importance of incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and is committed to reconciliation. Our educational programs embed the rich cultural traditions, languages and arts of our First Nation’s people and build upon local, regional, and national cultural knowledge.
Our services enable children to become active and informed contributors to their world through community connections. By actively participating within communities, children explore more complex concepts that are relevant to their lives and surrounding environments. As a result, children can develop understandings of their role and responsibilities as an active member of their community.
St Nicholas offers a welcoming environment, where children have opportunities to explore, discover and reflect upon their learning. We recognise children as being active agents in their own learning journeys and build their confidence as learners through respectful relationships, intentional teaching, and inspiring learning environments. By providing child-led, play-based programs tailored to the needs of the individual child, we create an inclusive environment where children feel a sense of belonging.
At St Nicholas, we are committed to upholding a child safe culture where every child is protected, respected, and empowered. Embedding child safety into everyday practices, policies, and relationships, ensures children’s rights to protection, participation and agency are fostered. Through ongoing professional development, clear and transparent reporting processes, and strong collaboration with families and communities, we demonstrate a shared commitment to safeguarding children and nurturing a culture of safety, trust, and accountability.
Learning is a lifelong journey, and St Nicholas is committed to the education and professional development of our team. We offer teachers and educators a variety of pathways to continue their own learning through formal qualifications, professional learning, and networking opportunities. St Nicholas has dedicated specialists who support service teams to reflect upon, plan and develop their knowledge and practice to continually enhance the offering of our services.
At St Nicholas, we recognise our responsibility to positively influence sustainability and are committed to increasing awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. All our services are operated with GreenPower – 100% clean renewable energy. Additionally, our ongoing commitment to sustainability is evident in the educational program where children learn about protecting, preserving, and improving our world, to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.
By actively promoting the values of Compassion, Integrity, Justice, Participation and Hope, St Nicholas provides a positive environment to foster and celebrate lifelong learning.
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For casual and Vacation Care bookings, we have a 5-day cancellation policy, after which the parent/carer will be liable for their full fees for that session. For permanent bookings, we have a 2-week cancellation policy.
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One-off cancellations for permanent bookings still require the parent/carer to pay their full fees for that session, unless the cancellation is permanent, in which case the family will forfeit their permanent place for that session.
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Latest news
The latest updates from St Nicholas - Early Education, OOSH and Pathways
Early Education
15th Aug, 2025
In the media: Forster’s new early learning hub set for 2026 opening
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Early EducationEvents
04th Aug, 2025
Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP visits St Nicholas Early Education Chisholm
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