Early childhood trainees recognised
St Nicholas Early Education trainee educators Talia Goodwin and Jaymayah Waters have been recognised for their performances with nominations in the NSW Training Awards.
VET to the rescue
The Hays Job Report for January 2020-June 2020 identifies early childhood teaching as Australia’s most in-demand education role.
From strength to strength
St Nicholas Early Education grew to three areas during the year. These were: Early Education centres, which provide care and education to young children in the years before schools; OOSH, which is care for school-aged children before and after school and during vacations; and the third area, St Nicholas Pathways, which is the training of students to work in the early education sector.
Playing around with learning stimulates young brains
Researchers at Monash University in Victoria recently launched Australia’s largest study into play-based education, aimed at inspiring teachers and parents to develop the next generation of thinkers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle continues to expand its education network
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is expanding its education network, with the official launch today of St Nicholas Pathways.
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, CEO, Sean Scanlon, said the initiative was established to create meaningful pathways to employment and in particular, support the growing demand for early childhood educators.
Professional Development Day for St Nicholas Early Education’s educators
Over 120 educators from all the St Nicholas Early Education centres across the Hunter recently dedicated their Saturday to attend a St Nicholas Early Education professional development day.
St Nick's has a brand new website
Learn more about our centres and wonderful team and keep up to date with all our latest news on the brand new St Nick’s website.
St Nicholas Early Education celebrates graduation day 2018
Friends and family were on hand to celebrate with preschoolers from all five St Nicholas Early Education centres as they celebrated their graduation from preschool - the first major milestone in their learning journey.