Our Immersion EXPERIENCE will allow students to GROW, BUILD and EXPLORE early childhood education and care as a possible career path while gaining practical and transferrable skills as they work alongside qualified educators and children in our playsession environment. 

The 3 program options are listed below, allowing your school to make a selection that will suit your students. 

1. Pathways Grow (4-week program)

A great introduction for students considering applying for a School-Based Traineeship (SBAT) position, or for students wondering if early childhood education and care is the right career path for them. 

Over 4 weeks (one day a week), students will: 

• Experience an introduction to early childhood education and care, children’s development and play-based learning in a fun and interactive environment 
• Complete a ‘Pathways Passport’ which documents their skills and achievements – perfect to take to interviews to showcase their accomplishments to prospective employers across all industries 
• Participate in CPR training with a registered first aid facilitator – each student gains a CPR certificate, a great addition to a growing resume. 

2. Pathways Grow and Build (8-week program)

This program is structured to introduce students to early childhood education and care through our Pathways Grow program with the benefit of the additional 4-week Pathways Build program. This gives students 8 weeks (one day a week) of knowledge, practical experiences and skills. 

Students will: 

• Continue to grow their skills and achievements, thus extending their Pathways Passport 
• Participate in music and movement, language/literacy and cultural awareness workshops 
• Use the skills they have gained to plan and implement group times for children in our playsession environment 
• Extend their hands-on and practical skills, as well as gain an increased understanding of early childhood development 
• Explore study and employment opportunities and expectations within the early childhood education and care profession.  

1. Comprehensive introduction to early childhood education

Students gain a thorough understanding of the early childhood education and care profession, including its importance and impact on child development.

2. Practical experience

Students actively engage in hands-on activities within a functional playsession environment, enhancing their skills in creating an inspiring and interactive setting for children.

3. Knowledge and skills development

Students develop essential knowledge and skills in areas such as effective communication, curriculum planning, behavior management, and creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Are you interested in Before and After School Care or Vacation Care?

Before and After School Care

Vacation Care

Submit a booking request for Before and After School Care or Vacation Care. One of our friendly team members will be in touch as soon as possible.

Please note:

• Submitting a booking request or enquiry does not constitute a confirmed booking. No booking is confirmed until you have received email confirmation from St Nicholas.

• 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.

• 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.