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Early Learning Education Gave Me Purpose: Yolanda McMillan, Nido Early School Eyre Village

In a remarkable career shift, a former retail manager Yolanda McMillan found her true calling in early childhood education, driven by an unwavering passion for working with children. The journey of this dedicated Executive Service Manager from Nido Early School Eyre Village, who has now been with Nido for nearly...

Exceeds National Quality Standards: Nido Early School Beeliar Village

Nido Early School Beeliar Village has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard under the National Quality Framework in all seven Quality Areas and now joins a network of seven early schools with exceeding rating. The National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a national benchmark for the quality of children’s education...

Fostering a Sense of Belonging and Achieving Educational Excellence: Nido Early School Werribee

In a conversation with Kylie Broederlow, the Curriculum Leader at Nido Early School Werribee, we delved into her inspiring journey in the field of early learning education. Kylie's passion for early learning education became evident from the moment she set foot in Nido Early School Werribee for her interview. The...

Books Every Child Should Read

In a world filled with screens and digital distractions, the value of instilling a love for reading from an early age can’t be overstated. Childhood reading has proven educational benefits, including extensive vocabulary, advanced critical thinking, fluent verbal communication and memory improvement. Books have the power to transport young minds...

Celebration of Cultures

In our increasingly interconnected world, the celebration of diverse cultures has become more important than ever. The rich tapestry of traditions, customs, languages, and cuisines contributes to the beauty of human existence. Our Nido classrooms are privileged to be brimming with diversity. Therefore, many of our early schools tend to...

Earth Day: Promoting Environmental Awareness

Earth Day is an annual event, promoting environmental awareness and encouraging people to take action to protect our planet. Teaching young children about Earth Day can help them develop an understanding and appreciation for the natural world and inspire them to take action to protect it. There are many ways...

Our Love of Food: Nutrition in the Early Years

While nutrition is an essential element for life, it represents so much more than simply fuelling our bodies. Our relationship with food is shaped during our early years, so developing healthy habits during this critical time should be of the highest priority. Where and how a child eats, is also...

Embracing our inner Orange: Every Week is Harmony Week at Nido!

Harmony Week 2023 was a wonderful celebration of our multicultural country. Orange is the signature colour of Harmony week - and we encouraged all our children, parents, and carers to wear shades of orange and get involved! With nearly half of all Australians being either born overseas or having a...

Bringing Research Alive in Nido Early Schools…

Nido Baldivis is a great example of how Nido brings alive Australian Early Development Census(AEDC) research in curriculum planning. Baldivis, taking local results, plus ideas from the children themselves, families and Educators, used this information to determine where to focus resources and staff development. Surprisingly, the Baldivis AEDC results showed...

All Aboard The Nido Express!

Nido Hillarys has come up with an innovative solution to banish those tears when a child just doesn’t want to be dropped off… and add a smile to many faces! Boarding the Nido Express for a train ride to their room from the foyer, the Early School staff have introduced...