Nido Early School Somerton Park

Last night, our families were invited to attend an information session about Flying Start, presented by our Early Childhood Teacher, Thushan, and Lead Educator, Ella, alongside Carly and Sam from OECD. The evening provided families with valuable information about the program and opportunities to support children's learning and development.

Thushan and Ella spoke with families about what the Flying Start program has looked like since commencing in January, sharing the experiences, learning opportunities, and positive outcomes observed so far.

Does your child turn three before Term 3? If so, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about the benefits of the Flying Start program in Classroom 4 and how it can support your child's learning and development.

At Nido Somerton Park we foster gentle, flexible, and supportive transitions that help children and families feel confident and connected in their early learning centre, because belonging begins from day one!

Are we the right place for your family? Let’s find out together! Enquire now to book a tour or find out more about our community.

Did you know? Here at Nido Early School Somerton Park we have been running Flying Start 3-year-old preschool since Term 1; we were fortunate to be one of the first centres to be selected for this program!

This year we’re focusing on social and emotional wellbeing, and our teacher Thushan has been helping children learn to recognise their feelings and choose positive ways to respond. They’re also practising how to handle those tricky social moments like sharing, turn‑taking, and solving little conflicts with friends. Every day, we see their confidence and empathy growing!

If you would like to know more about this program at our service, enquire now!

Today we celebrated Simmi Saini who has recently completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. 🎓✨

We wish Simmi all the very best as she puts the knowledge and skills she has gained through her studies into action and begins this exciting next chapter.

Congratulations, Simmi 🎊🎊

🚒 Did you see our special visitors as you drove past today?🚒

One of the local South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service brigades sparked plenty of excitement when they visited our centre today! The crew spent some time talking with the children about fire safety and what to do in case of emergency, helping them learn without feeling alarmed.

Then came the real blaze of glory: the children were invited out to explore the fire truck, hop behind the hose, and experience what it’s like to be a real firefighter. There were smiles igniting everywhere!

A huge thank you to the crew for fueling such a memorable morning for our little learners!

Today we welcomed artist David Booth, a proud Warumunga/Yuggera man, to our centre, where he invited us to learn, create, and connect through a variety of experiences. He shared music and storytelling with us through the yidaki (digeridoo), and began the first layers of a creating a mural alongside our educators and children.

This mural will tell the story of Nido Early School Somerton Park — a place grounded in connection: connection to each other, to our community, and to our beautiful physical surroundings on the Adelaide plains near the ocean.

We can't wait to see the finished product. Stay tuned for updates!

"To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are the world"

Sending love and gratitude to all the incredible women, mother figures, and nurturing hearts shaping lives today. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐💐💐

🩷 Happy Mother's Day from Nido Somerton Park 🩷

Tonight we celebrated an early Mother’s Day by welcoming all our wonderful mums and special people for afternoon tea and some fun activities. It was such a joy to share this time together. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and thank you for the love, care, and guidance you bring into your children’s lives every day. You mean so much to our community!