Northern Schools Early Years Cluster

02/09/2026

We would like to wish all of our wonderful early years staff across NSEY, and all those in the broader sector, a very happy Early Childhood Educators Day!

Early Childhood Educators’ Day recognises & celebrates the work of Australia’s educators in early learning services (long day care, family day care, kindergarten/preschools and occasional care) for their wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the young children in their care.

Thank you all for your dedication to giving the children across our communities the best early learning opportunities!

28/08/2026

We held our annual conference last Friday - a chance for our teams to step away from their services, share in professional learning, and connect with colleagues from across our organisation. And what a fantastic day it was!! 🤩

Highlights included:
⭐️a beautiful acknowledgement of country from our Bethal Kindergarten team
⭐️ an interactive session on Intentionality in Teaching and a Child’s Right to Learn led by Circularity Consulting Catharine Hydon & Kerrie O’Neill
⭐️ a presentation on Child Safety: Moving Beyond Compliance to Embedded Practice by Talarico Consulting Early Years Consultant
⭐️ a relaxation activity from our Rothschild Road Kindergarten team
⭐️ a trade show featuring Preschool Equipment, Yarn Strong Sista, fka Children's Services, Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc., Modern Teaching Aids and a loose parts stall from our own Teaching and Learning team
⭐️And of course, to help get the positive vibes flowing, we had an all-in-sing (as we do every year) to ABBA's "Mamma Mia" - but with some very creative lyrics! ("A & R... Here we go again!"🎶)

Thanks to all of our teams and presenters for their wholehearted participation and amazing contributions throughout the day!

27/08/2026

Our admin and management team had a great time getting creative and dressing up for Book Week again this week!

The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’. It celebrates the idea that stories—like musical instruments—each have their own voice, rhythm, and character, coming together to form a vibrant symphony.

We look forward to sharing some more photos from our kindergarten teams!

19/08/2026

Congratulations to Meadows Primary School Kindergarten on receiving a $117,188 Building Blocks grant to upgrade their outdoor play space! The new plans include an upgraded bike path, yarning circle and swing.

Huge thanks to the Victorian Government and the Victorian School Building Authority! 🌟

14/08/2026

Are you looking to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career?

We're seeking an experienced ECE Area Manager with a commitment to excellence in early childhood education to provide leadership and support to a number of our early years services.

Visit our website www.nseyc.org.au/careers to find out more or apply via Seek: https://au.seek.com/job/93468659?ref=direct-share-cm-ui

14/08/2026

It's super exciting to see that construction is well and truly underway at our new Sunbury College Kindergarten site, due for completion in November this year!

Our leadership team met with Principal Craig O'Bree and Assistant Principal John Lane to commence our partnership and discuss some great new ideas and initiatives for bringing our model to life at Sunbury College.

We're now taking enrolments via Hume City Council: https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Children/Kindergarten/Apply-for-Kindergarten

07/08/2026

We are so excited to be opening a brand new kindergarten at Sunbury College! 🌟

From 2027, Sunbury College Kindergarten (interim name) will offer FREE, high-quality kindergarten programs for 3 and 4-year-old children. Once complete, the building will provide a beautiful, contemporary, inspiring learning environment for children (see below artist impressions).

NSEY has been appointed as the Approved Provider for the service, which is scheduled to commence from Term 1 2027.

Enrolments are now open, via the Hume Council Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme:
https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Children/Kindergarten/Apply-for-Kindergarten

Find out more about the service at www.nseyc.org.au/sunbury-college-kindergarten/

26/06/2026

Is your child turning 3 or 4 by April 30 next year? If so, they are eligible to attend one of our FREE 15-hour kindergarten programs across the northern suburbs of Melbourne!

Some children are also eligible for additional hours through the 'Pre-Prep' initiative.

Register via your local council,
https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Children/Kindergarten/Apply-for-Kindergarten
OR
https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/living-in-merri-bek/community-services/children-and-families/kindergarten/kindergarten-registration/

Find out more about the benefits of kindergarten from this video.

https://vimeo.com/829674236/877c473554?fl=pl&fe=cm

register your child for kindergarten

26/06/2026

Check out the school holiday programs on offer in Hume!

Reminder: All of our regular programs pause during the school holidays. All regular programing will resume Monday 13 July.

Looking for something to do these school holidays? There are still spaces left in some of our School Holiday programs this July! Events are booking out fast, get your tickets now!

Book in here: https://humelibraries.events.mylibrary.digital/series?si=&sn=Winter+School+Holidays