A Strong Start: Early Years at Mother Teresa Catholic College

Pre-Kindy to Year 2

At Mother Teresa Catholic College, we believe that the early years of education lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning, curiosity, and character. Our Early Years program (Pre-Kindy to Year 2) is designed to nurture each child’s sense of wonder while fostering academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth in a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled environment.

Celebrating Our Catholic Identity from the Start

From the moment they step into our classrooms, children experience the warmth of a Catholic education. Through simple acts of kindness, daily prayer, and engaging celebrations of faith, our youngest learners begin to understand the values of compassion, respect, and love for others. Charitable projects, class liturgies, and opportunities for spiritual reflection help even our littlest students connect with the Gospel message in age-appropriate and meaningful ways.

Parental Engagement and Involvement

We understand that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. That’s why we place great emphasis on building strong partnerships with families from the beginning. Regular communication, family learning events, classroom helpers, and invitations to join special celebrations and excursions help parents stay connected and involved. We are also exploring new ways to encourage parent participation, including fun social events and opportunities for co-learning with your child.

Strong Foundations through School–Community Partnerships

Our Early Years program benefits from wider community connections that enrich student learning and well-being. Partnerships with local health services, speech and occupational therapy providers, and early childhood networks ensure that students have access to the support they need. We’re also working to expand opportunities for outdoor learning, creativity, and play-based exploration by collaborating with local artists, environmental educators, and community groups.

Future Vision and Priorities for Growth

We are committed to providing an environment that inspires our youngest students to be confident, capable, and curious learners. As our College continues to grow, we are investing in vibrant and flexible learning spaces, enhanced early literacy and numeracy programs, and professional development for our educators to deliver the best possible outcomes. Parents have told us they value strong teacher-student relationships, consistency in staffing, and opportunities for personalised learning—all of which remain key priorities.

Listening to Our Families

We deeply value the insights of our families and regularly seek feedback to help us grow. Areas like traffic flow, smooth transitions between year levels, and ensuring readiness for "big school" are always on our radar. Together with our families, we are committed to creating an Early Years experience that is joyful, engaging, and rooted in community and care.