What began as a school-based traineeship has grown into a rewarding career, with Sophie now inspiring young learners at the same campus where she once attended school herself.
Meet Sangeetha, whose journey with Ambrose highlights the support and flexibility that make it possible to balance family, study and a rewarding career in early childhood education.
Grounded in the Catholic faith and open to all, our learning communities welcome families from all backgrounds, cultures and faith traditions.
Guided by the values of Respect, Encouragement and Care, educators support children to:
Faith and spirituality are experienced in age-appropriate and meaningful ways through:
Educators nurture children’s natural sense of curiosity, wonder and connection to the world around them while supporting them to grow as caring, thoughtful and respectful individuals.
As part of a Catholic community, children experience opportunities to build connections with:
At Ambrose, transition to school is viewed as a gradual and supportive journey where children build confidence, familiarity and a sense of belonging before their first day of school.
Throughout the year, educators intentionally support children to develop:
Families are supported throughout the transition process through:
At Ambrose, children are part of a connected Catholic school community where relationships, belonging and wellbeing are intentionally nurtured every day.
Grounded in the values of respect, encouragement and care, our nurturing learning environments support children to feel:
Social and emotional learning is embedded throughout the day through:
Through intentional play-based learning, structured routines and shared experiences, children develop:
At Ambrose, mathematical thinking is developed through intentional play-based learning, inquiry, investigation and hands-on learning experiences that encourage children to explore, question and problem solve.
The Ambrose Foundations program supports children’s learning about mathematical concepts and applying them in their play and inquiries including STEAM experiences, construction, investigation and collaborative learning.
Children become familiar with:
Teachers intentionally plan for children’s Mathematical Inquiry and thinking, supporting children to develop:
Strong literacy foundations begin with language, communication and connection. Children develop literacy skills through meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect learning to their everyday lives, interests and the natural world.
As part of the Catholic school community, Ambrose supports literacy development through a seamless continuum of learning from early childhood into kindergarten and the early years of school.
Through intentional play-based learning and literacy experiences, children build the confidence, communication skills and early learning foundations that support a successful transition into school.
