Sport at Nido Early School

At Nido Early School, we recognise the vital role that sport plays in the development of children. Incorporating physical activity into our learning framework aligns seamlessly with the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasises the importance of nurturing a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being through experiential learning.

Our sport activities are designed to be age-appropriate, engaging, and fun, ensuring that every child participates with enthusiasm. Whether it’s through structured games or free play, children develop gross motor skills, coordination, and a love for physical activity.

Many of our early schools host regular sport incursions, where external coaches and companies are invited to introduce new sports and activities. These incursions not only diversify the sports experience but also expose children to different physical skills and disciplines. They provide an exciting break from the usual routine and inspire children to try new things, promoting an appreciation for staying active.

Through our commitment to incorporating sport into our curriculum, Nido helps children build a strong foundation for a healthy lifestyle, teaching them the value of physical activity, teamwork, and perseverance from an early age.

To find a Nido child care centre near you, visit our Early Schools website.

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Hi Georgina,

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the recruitment of Centre Directors and Educators to join the expanding Nido family.

With so many open roles in the sector at the moment, I think we should be talking about the differences that really sets Nido apart. From my own experience, they are not always obvious from the outside, but when you get to meet the Nido family you really feel it.

Leaving my previous employer, who I was with for over 10 years, was not an easy decision. I had interviews with a few different companies, before finding my home at Nido.

I remember walking out of that initial interview, literally with tears in my eyes, I knew I had finally found what I had been looking for.

As you mentioned, honesty and integrity are critical and a given, our Services, resources and environments speak for themselves, and candidates merely need to look at our website to understand how engaging and wonderful they are.

We really need to focus more on what a Centre Director and an Educator will experience at Nido;

Authenticity; At Nido they will get honesty with heart
Trust and understanding; At Nido you are treated from day one, as competent and capable
We have the opportunity to inspire Educators and children to reach their full potential and change their worlds for the better, this still delights me everyday
At Nido you can make your mark in the world and are given the respect and autonomy to do what you love and truly make a difference
Collaboration – we are one team, far and wide we inspire and challenge each other
Nido is a family, for me, I have the overwhelming sense of belonging at Nido, my people and my home, this is what drew me to Nido in the first place

I am continually driven by our purpose;

To provide our Educators with the training, environment, motivation, and empowerment to deliver exceeding quality education to children, partnering with families, and giving children a voice and the opportunity to lead wonderful fulfilling lives.

I love that we seek to make quality early education available to everyone, regardless of their economic position. That we focus more on suburban children and advocate for their rights, Nido is truly a movement and not one to join without knowing you will need to put your heart on the line every single day.

Mary Oliver asked “What will you do with your one wild and precious life”, I cannot think of anything more fulfilling than what I get to do every day at Nido.

Kind regards,
Danika x