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National Reconciliation Week 2023
“Be a voice for generations” over reconciliation week, our centres facilitated the opportunity for the children in our care to learn about indigenous culture, from their Indigenous and First Nation community.
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Five Reasons to Start Your Early Childhood Education and Care Journey
Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Australia includes the ages of 0 to 5 years with the opportunity for outside school hours care (OSHC), depending on the centre.
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Being Completely Connected – Milestones Supports Fighter Frankie
Affinity Education Group employees have rallied in the spirit of Being Completely Connected to support a young child’s fight with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma.
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‘Best Childcare Jobs in Tamworth!’
Affinity Centre Manager and Shining Star Sarah McCluand has been busy promoting ‘the best childcare jobs in Tamworth’ at our soon to open Papilio Early Learning Tamworth.
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Five things you didn’t know about being an Early Childhood Educator
At Affinity we know how critical early childhood education is for children, and there’s a huge body of research that demonstrates the difference early education makes to children’s performance at primary school, as well as setting them up for success throughout their lives.
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Healthy Eaters through Food Exploration
Food exploration in a positive environment shows a reduced risk of children becoming picky eaters.
Research shows that introducing new foods to your child within the first two years and before age four is crucial in nurturing a love of healthy and diverse food and eating habits.
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What is Big Thinkers STEM?
Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has always played a vital role in the development of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum for children aged 3 to 5 years old.
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Kasmah Husain Celebrates 21 Years
With over 4500 educators and team members throughout the Affinity Education Group community, we are delighted that we are celebrating over 18 individuals reaching 20 or above years of service within our centres.
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Celebrating Affinity Educations Trainees Of The Month For March
Congratulations to all our students of the month for March 2023.
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