Early Years Team

At St Mary’s College we recognise the importance of the early years. We appreciate that the youngest students need to receive a positive and enlightening start to their formal education. We believe that relationships are foundational. It is when we are in a relationship with a child, knowing and understanding their strengths and challenges, that we can do our best to ensure a successful learning journey. Early Years learning opportunities are weaved within a holistic approach and pay attention to the student’s physical, personal, social, cultural, emotional and spiritual wellbeing as well as cognitive and creative aspects of learning. These opportunities promote open-ended interactions, discovery and connection. At St Mary’s College, early years educators are trained early years educators support a holistic approach to child development, sustained shared thinking, collaborative learning and engagement within a play-based environment.