Nurturing bright beginnings

Nursery Section

Kindergarten

Joyful learning for the whole child

Our child-centred, play-based approach develops language, thinking, movement, confidence, and socio-emotional wellbeing.

Child-centred

Skills and guidance for confidence and self-reliance.

Play-based

Children lead a happy, safe, and active learning life.

Interactive

Teaching responds to each learner’s needs and readiness.

Learning journey

Developmental milestones

Age 3

Language and play

  • Begins full sentences and enjoys stories and songs.
  • Solves simple puzzles and sorts by shape and colour.
  • Develops balance through running, jumping, and climbing.
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Age 4

Reasoning and independence

  • Uses complex sentences and asks why and how.
  • Counts to 10+ and recognises shapes and patterns.
  • Plays in small groups and takes turns willingly.
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Age 5

School readiness

  • Recognises letters and begins reading and writing.
  • Counts to 20+ and explores simple addition.
  • Builds self-regulation and classroom confidence.
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Learning at St. Gerald’s Academy

Our promise

Personal attention in a spacious school

Certified educators, well-planned classrooms, and thoughtful teacher-to-pupil ratios support personalised learning.

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