‘Fun. Curious. Connected’
 

At St Marys Preschool, we believe every child is a capable and curious learner with a unique identity and voice. Guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, our philosophy celebrates Belonging, Being, and Becoming as the foundation for lifelong learning.

 

We embrace our families, working in partnership and maintaining open, respectful

relationships to support each child’s learning journey. As a proud community preschool, we foster strong connections with families, local people, and community organisations, creating rich opportunities for children to develop respect, empathy, responsibility, and a sense of contribution to their world.

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We honour and respect the First Nations peoples of this land, embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into daily learning. We value and celebrate the many cultures that make up our community, fostering children’s sense of identity, belonging, and respect for diversity through shared stories, traditions, and cultural experiences.

 

Our experienced educators intentionally create rich, play-based learning experiences that spark imagination, foster communication, and empower children to become confident, creative, resilient, and involved learners. Children are encouraged to explore, problem-solve, embrace new experiences, and express themselves through language, story, and play.

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We are a Child Safe Organisation where the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of every child is at the heart of all we do. We provide a nurturing, inclusive, and protective environment, guided by the child-safe standards, where children feel safe and secure to explore, learn, develop friendships and grow.

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Our natural outdoor play space offers rich opportunities for exploration and connection with the environment. Through hands-on, open-ended play, children develop curiosity, creativity, and respect for people, places, and living things. Engaging with nature fosters problem-solving, collaboration, and resilience, supporting children to care for and contribute to their world, while building foundations for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility