Nido Early School Mount Hawthorn

09/06/2026

The kindy children are exploring our city with a simple question:

“Where are you going today?"

Through open-ended conversations, maps, photos, role play, and shared experiences, the children are discovering the places that are important in our community. From parks and playgrounds to shops, homes, and community spaces, they are building connections to the world around them while developing their language, curiosity, and sense of belonging.

We can't wait to see where their investigations take them next!

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

World Ocean Day 🌊🐟🐳

Today, the children explored the fascinating animals that call our oceans home. During our provocation, they discovered that many of the sea creatures had become tangled in a fishing net and worked together to carefully rescue them.

As they freed the animals, the children engaged in meaningful conversations about caring for our oceans, protecting marine life, and the impact that human actions can have on the environment. Through collaborative problem solving, they developed empathy, communication skills, and an emerging understanding of environmental responsibility.

The play also sparked plenty of imagination, with some unexpected friendships forming along the way - including one between a whale shark and an orca!

Experiences like these support children to become confident, capable learners who are developing a sense of connection to and responsibility for the natural world.

08/06/2026

WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT:

Congratulations to our incredible Pema on completing her Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies degree!
What a monumental achievement. After countless late nights, hand cramps from writing essays that seemed to multiply overnight, enough readings to fill a small library, and surviving on sheer determination, coffee, and probably a little bit of stubbornness, she has officially crossed the finish line.

We couldn't be prouder of everything you've accomplished, Pema. Your dedication, resilience, and passion have paid off in the most spectacular way.
Now please enjoy the strange feeling of not having an essay due at midnight.

This is a well-deserved moment 🌟

29/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all the families who supported our fundraiser for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea ☕.

Your generosity, kindness and sense of community helped make the event such a meaningful success and helped raise $178 that touches the lives of so many families within our wider community.

We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support and community spirit shown throughout the event.

Thankyou from the bottom of our hearts
💛🌿💛🌿🌿💛🌿💛🌿💛🌿

28/05/2026

The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2026, All In, Within our learning community, encourages meaningful conversations, critical reflection and authentic engagement with First Nations cultures and histories. Through intentional practices, collaborative learning experiences and respectful partnerships with families and community, we support children to develop a strong sense of belonging, empathy and respect for diversity.

By being “All In”, we acknowledge that reconciliation is an ongoing journey, one that is strengthened through everyday actions, shared learning and a commitment to equity, inclusion and cultural responsiveness.

As a service, this is something we are collectively working on, and to strengthen our thought processes around these ideologies and cultural belief systems 🌿

27/05/2026

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

One of the recipes consistently enjoyed throughout our service is the Cheese and Vegetable Slice, which has become a familiar and well-loved part of our mealtime experience. It is particularly meaningful to observe how children are often more willing to explore and enjoy the meal when they see their friends confidently engaging with the food alongside them.

Mealtimes within the Piazza provide a calm and inviting environment where children can engage in meaningful shared experiences, develop a sense of belonging, and build positive relationships with food and one another.
The Piazza acts as a collaborative community space where conversations flourish, independence is encouraged, and children are supported to make choices, serve themselves, and participate in respectful social interactions.

Through these meaningful mealtime experiences, educators intentionally foster children’s confidence, wellbeing and agency while promoting healthy eating habits in a relaxed and connected environment.

21/05/2026

Next Friday, 29th May, Nido Mount Hawthorn will proudly be taking part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council ☕
Cancer is a journey that has touched the hearts of so many families, friends and communities. Behind every diagnosis is a story, a loved one, a moment of courage, and this is our opportunity to come together as a community and stand beside those affected.

We warmly invite our families and wider community to support this important cause through a small donation, with all funds raised going directly towards cancer research, support services, prevention programs and advocacy delivered by the Cancer Council.

Together, we can wrap our community in care, spark hope for families facing cancer, and help pour support into the places it is needed most.

https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/NidoMountHawthorncomaubiggestmorningtea?fbclid=IwdGRzaAR7SDtjbGNrBHtIMmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHv4aoEXOJ694Li4MGmutsawZBeor6u0XCddOl1fIcBLP5wi4qJJ08hqtIjAY_aem_8P4cuvBfJ02m5YX1YzTo2Q

20/05/2026

COOK NEEDED:

Do you have a passion for cooking and love working around children?
Do you have a flair for creating delicious meals and culinary masterpieces that bring smiles to little faces? From warm winter curries to tiny-human-approved pasta feasts, every meal becomes part of a child’s day, memory, and wellbeing.
You might just be the ingredient we’re missing. 👩‍🍳

We’re looking for someone who can turn a kitchen into the heart of our service, serving up nutritious meals with a side of warmth, creativity, and care.
If you believe food is a love language, we’d love to hear from you.

Check out this job on SEEK: Cook from Nido Education Pty Ltd -

Join us as a Cook at Nido Mount Hawthorn and help to deliver nutritionally balanced meals to children every day

15/05/2026

BIGGEST MORNING TEA:

Join us as we come together for Nido Mount Hawthorn’s Biggest Morning Tea,
Friday 29th May, or donate online to help us reach our fundraising goal!
Together, we can support the Cancer Council in raising vital funds for cancer research, support services, prevention programs, and advocacy.

For many of us, the heartbreaking “C” word has touched someone we know and love. Moments like these remind us of the power of community, compassion, and coming together for a cause that impacts so many families. Every donation, big or small, helps make a meaningful difference and brings hope to those affected by cancer.

The children will be enjoying a special morning tea at the centre, while learning about kindness, community and helping others, and will even be of part of the morning tea preparations.

Let’s band together with full hearts, strong coffee, and generous spirits to support this incredibly worthy cause

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds.