03/09/2026
MEET OUR TEAM | SCHOOLIES EDUCATORS
Today we’re introducing the wonderful educators behind our Schoolies Before & After School Care Program — Miss Toni, Miss Maddie and Miss Katie!
Our Schoolies program is a little different from our younger learning environments. Guided by the My Time, Our Place framework, our educators recognise that before and after school should be a time where children can unwind, connect with friends, make choices and enjoy experiences shaped by their own interests. Our Schoolies team works hard to ensure our school-aged children have a space that feels like theirs — somewhere they feel safe, respected, heard and excited to return to.
Miss Toni is our Before School Care Senior Educator and Art Teacher, bringing creativity, consistency and a wonderfully calming presence to our Schoolies mornings. She understands that every child starts their day differently and creates a welcoming environment where children can ease into their morning, connect with friends and prepare positively for the school day ahead.
Creativity is where Miss Toni truly shines! As our Art Teacher, she provides opportunities that go far beyond simply making something to take home. Through painting, drawing, mixed media, collaborative projects and experimenting with different techniques, she encourages children to express themselves, develop their own creative style and take pride in their ideas. Miss Toni gives children the freedom to create without everything needing to look the same, allowing their individuality and imagination to take the lead.
Miss Maddie is our Senior Educator and has done an incredible job developing our Schoolies program throughout this year. She has worked hard to create a fun, safe and inclusive environment where our school-aged children genuinely enjoy spending their mornings and afternoons.
Her vibrant personality brings plenty of energy to the space, and she isn’t afraid of a spontaneous dance party or a bit of fun! But behind that energy is an educator who genuinely listens to her children. Miss Maddie celebrates their achievements, encourages their ideas and ensures their voices influence what happens within their program. Her interests in gardening, sustainability and community connection also provide plenty of opportunities for children to participate in hands-on projects, take responsibility for their environment and connect their learning with the wider world.
Miss Katie is our Assistant Educator within the Schoolies space and a familiar, much-loved face across our service. Having recently returned from maternity leave, we are so excited to have her back and can’t wait to see everything she brings to our Schoolies program.
In the mornings, Miss Katie is a familiar and reassuring face on the bus, helping our children feel safe, comfortable and supported as they transition from care into their school day. In the afternoons, you’ll find her right amongst the fun — playing, chatting, laughing and connecting with the children as they enjoy their time after school.
Warm, kind, caring, bubbly and fun, Miss Katie has a beautiful ability to connect with both children and families. Her genuine care and approachable nature make her a safe person for our children to turn to and an incredible asset to our Schoolies team. As someone our families and children already know and trust, we truly value Miss Katie and are so grateful to have her as part of this space.
Together, Miss Toni, Miss Maddie and Miss Katie deliver a well-rounded Before & After School Care program that reflects My Time, Our Place — supporting children’s wellbeing, identity, confidence, creativity, friendships and sense of belonging while respecting that their time outside of school should also be filled with choice, relaxation and FUN!
We’d love our Schoolies families to help us celebrate them! If Miss Toni, Miss Maddie or Miss Katie has made your child’s mornings a little brighter, their afternoons more exciting or simply helped them feel at home within our Schoolies community, leave them a kind comment, favourite memory or a few words of appreciation below.