Goodstart Early Learning Middle Park

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

One playground, endless opportunities.

There’s something special about children of all ages sharing the same space—older children leading with kindness, younger children learning through observation and siblings creating memories together. It’s a beautiful reminder that we all grow better together.

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

Today our Middle Park team swapped their uniforms for their favourite PJs to celebrate **Pyjama Day**! 💤💙

It was a fun-filled day of comfy clothes, plenty of smiles, and coming together for a great cause. We're proud to support such a meaningful initiative while enjoying a little extra comfort at work.

A big thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make the day so special. Here's to making a difference—one pair of pyjamas at a time! 🧸✨

A natural curiosity for writing begins with meaningful play. ✏️✨

When children are given the freedom to explore, create and communicate in ways that are meaningful to them, writing becomes a natural part of their play. From making signs and lists to writing names, letters and stories, every mark has a purpose.

Rather than focusing on perfection, we celebrate the process—encouraging children to experiment, take risks and discover the many ways writing helps them share their ideas with the world.

By nurturing this curiosity, we are laying the foundations for confident, capable and lifelong writers. 🤍

Every object has a story.
Our Science Area is an invitation to slow down, look closely and wonder. Filled with natural treasures, magnifying glasses and open-ended provocations. This space encourages children to ask questions, think deeply and discover the incredible details of the world around them. 🤎🔍
Because learning begins with curiosity.

Ahoy, mateys! 🏴‍☠️ Our Kindergarten crew has been hard at work designing, building and bringing their very own pirate ship to life! From sharing ideas and solving problems to working together as a team, every plank tells a story of creativity, imagination and learning through play. All hands were on deck today!

All aboard for adventure! ⚓✨

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Firstfiveyears PODCAST live now ⚡️ Everything you need to know about Transitioning into early learning with knowledge from Goodstarts very own Olivia Scott and the incredible Dr Billy Garvey. Definitely worth a listen.

What I Wish I Knew... The Early Learning Guide Parenting Podcast · Welcome to What I wish I knew… The Early Learning Guide… A podcast for parents navigating one of life’s biggest milestones… Starting early learning.

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children.

When we read with a child, we’re doing far more than sharing a story. We’re building the foundations for language, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Decades of research shows that children who are read to regularly:

💛 Build stronger language skills
Hearing rich varied language in books exposes children to far more words than everyday conversation alone. This growing vocabulary helps them understand, communicate and make sense of the world.

💛 Develop early literacy skills long before they learn to read
Through stories, children learn how books work – that print carries meaning, that pages turn left to right, and that stories have a beginning, middle and end. These early understandings make learning to read feel familiar and exciting.

💛 Strengthen phonological awareness
Rhymes, rhythms and playful sounds help children hear the building blocks of language.

💛 Grow their comprehension and thinking skills
Talking together about a story, predicting what might happen, wondering how a character feels, and connecting events to real life helps children develop memory, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.

💛 Experience connection, comfort and joy
Shared reading fosters calmness, closeness, and moments of joint attention. These warm interactions support a child's sense of security and belonging.

Most importantly, children who experience positive, engaging reading moments from a young age are more likely to develop a genuine love of books - something that matters even more than early literacy skills alone.

Reading is simple, joyful, and sets children up for success in school and life.

Here is a list of some of our favourites below 👇

🎉 Congratulations to Mary and Vaishali on being selected as winners in our **You Make The Difference** campaign! 💛

Mary and Vaishali were anonymously nominated by fellow Goodstart employees who wanted to recognise the positive difference they make every day. These peer nominations are especially meaningful, reflecting the appreciation and respect of their colleagues.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for the difference you make for children, families, and your team every day.