Friends’ Early Learning is an integral part of The Friends’ School community, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 12 weeks to 4 years. Located alongside the Primary School Campus, this early learning center serves as the first point of connection for families with the school. Embracing the philosophy that learning is a journey of discovery, Friends’ Early Learning focuses on inquiry through play, relationships, and symbolic expression. The center also provides Outside School Hours Care and Vacation programs, catering to children up to Year 6.
Rooted in Quaker values, The Friends’ School is known for its warm and friendly community that prioritizes global education. Staff members are encouraged to engage in continuous self-reflection and professional learning to uphold the school’s high standards of education. The school’s ethos of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace guides both staff and students on their educational and life journeys. With a commitment to safety and wellbeing, The Friends’ School actively promotes a culture of continuous improvement and is in the process of accreditation as a Child Safe Institution.
Staff at The Friends’ School benefit from a comprehensive Staff Wellbeing Program, which focuses on physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing. The school offers various programs to support work-life balance, including Renewal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and access to corporate health fund memberships. Encouraging community involvement, staff have opportunities to engage in internal committees and external projects, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration within and beyond the school community.
