The Hub Sandgate has been designed with emphasis on providing a caring, stimulating and nurturing environment where relationships and partnerships with your family can be formed. The centre design and facilities encourage exploration and active learning in a warm, safe and secure space.

Kirsty Thomas

SANDGATE CENTRE DIRECTOR

Director’s Philosophy

I believe that in my role as an early childhood educator, I am responsible for meeting the needs of all the children in my care, as well as providing positive learning experiences where children can be motivated and feel actively involved in their own learning. I seek to form relationships with each child and their families. I see each child as a unique individual and aim to provide an enriching environment where children feel safe to explore, secure and supported. I believe learning through play, being creative and using imagination is fundamental to a child’s development.

Our Learning Space

Our outdoor space encourages children to be active and to support their learning in a variety of environments. We foster creative play by including loose parts and open ended play materials in our outdoor learning environment.

Nurturing Our Future Leaders

Developing leadership qualities in children is essential because it sets the groundwork for their character growth. Leadership is not limited to instilling confidence. It aids in the development of children’s teamwork and social interaction abilities.

Our Class Rooms

At The Hub children are grouped according to age. We split children into six rooms called: