About our ELC

Situated on Hallett Road at Stonyfell, our ELC is surrounded by the natural wonder of Ferguson Park, making it the ideal place for your son or daughter to develop a passion for learning.

A dynamic site extension features thought-provoking outdoor play spaces and inspiring rooms specially designed for children aged 2 – 5. Girls who start their learning journey at the ELC are able to continue their education on the same campus all the way until they graduate from Year 12. This vital element provides a comforting sense of familiarity and creates lasting connections for the many years of personal growth ahead.

We also offer weekly Playgroup sessions for children aged 6 months to 2 years accompanied by their parents or carers, and we run a flexible and stimulating Vacation Care program each school holiday period for ELC students aged 2 to 5.

By nurturing each child’s learning journey, we help them explore a world of discovery and possibility.

Curriculum for Early Learners

Our education practice is underpinned by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and influenced by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy which values each child as strong, capable and resilient. The PYP is implemented throughout our Junior School and supports a consistent inquiry-based learning approach.

We also embrace the National Early Years Learning Framework, Belonging, Being, Becoming. Our program has been developed with an emphasis on play-based learning which recognises the importance of social and emotional development, as well as communication.

Opportunities are also provided for children to access programs by our specialist staff within the School including:

• Art
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Library
• Music
• Tennis

Our team of quality educators is dedicated to ensure your child not only gets the best start in life, but is also welcomed into the wider St Peter’s Girls’ School community.

The ELC is open 50 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am – 6pm, excluding public holidays. St Peter’s Girls’ ELC is an Approved Child Care Centre and therefore registered for the Child Care Subsidy.