Programme Overview

Our goal in the Early Years is to set a strong foundation and love of learning. Much of what we do is through play while incorporating programmes such as Jolly Phonics and Heggerty.

Students are encouraged to develop a love for reading and writing and are supported at their varying skill levels.

Our approach to numeracy is through hands on activities and games. We might make patterns using leaves and pinecones while on a walk on our nature trail or do simple math at lunch time when we are serving from the food platters.

One of our students' favourite parts of the day is Exploration Time! Periods of purposeful play allow children to engage with materials that interest them - everything from the play kitchen to blocks. Group play also enables the development of social-emotional skills.

Learning a second language is a requirement of the IB programmes and is key to developing authentic intercultural understanding. We are proud to offer a strong language programme that helps support our mission and vision to equip lifelong learners to thrive in a culturally diverse and interdependent world. Experts point to the importance of learning additional languages as a way of raising globally-minded children. Language learning enables students to form cross-cultural bonds by facilitating empathy and better communication. 

All preschool students are introduced to Mandarin through regular lessons with a specialist teacher. Starting in Kindergarten, students may choose to pursue French (at beginner level) or continue with Mandarin - A level for those who speak Mandarin at home or B level for language learners. Both Mandarin A and B are offered at every grade level from K to 12. 

Explore a graphical depiction of Mulgrave's language pathways

Whether it be on the of our purpose-built playgrounds or on our nature trail, Early Years students are outside rain or shine! Outdoor activities naturally help young children develop essential motor skills like coordination, agility, and balance along with supporting their overall wellbeing and social skills.