Co-educational Early Learning
Our Early Learning Centre commitment is to create a place where children feel nurtured, respected and valued. We aim to create a safe place of warmth, fun, joy, laughter and learning where childhood is cherished. We celebrate respect for others, an adventurous spirit and approaching each day with a sense of wonder and delight.
Currently in its final stages of redevelopment, our Blairholme Campus will house our Sutherland House long daycare program for 0- to 3-year-olds, as well as our Michael House (3-year-old) and Niall House (4-year-old) sessional kindergarten.
Junior School
Regardless of when she joins the Lauriston community, every girl is welcomed into a place that teaches the value of relationships, courage, creativity, intellectual curiosity, and engagement in life to the full.
Underpinned by our philosophy of 'care, share and respect' and taught by caring and passionate educators, the syllabus is broken into core subjects and specialist programs, where continuous evaluation and reflection are key.
A grass-roots community service program is embedded in each year, and on enrolment, students join one of four Houses where they develop connections, build a support network, and forge lifelong friendships.
All students in the Junior School are given the chance to take on a leadership role. In Year 2, this might be leading assemblies or mentoring other students. In Year 6, every girl is part of a leadership group and takes an active role in the school. From guiding prospective families on school tours to organising morning sports and activities, each girl learns responsibility and the impact she can make.
Co-curricular
Our extensive co-curricular programs enable our students to develop their creativity, curiosity and persistence and forge relationships through a range of opportunities including Sport, Music, Drama and Clubs. These programs help the girls form views about a broad range of social and environment issues and builds confidence and connection with each other and the world around them.
We encourage our students to pursue their interests and challenge them to explore every opportunity available to them. In the Junior School, students have a broad choice of co-curricular activities before, during and after school, including Swim Squad, Netball, Running, Coding, Chess, Ballet and Orchestra.
By Years 5 and 6 there are more than 20 different co-curricular activities on offer, designed to develop minds and bodies, as well as team and leadership skills.
Facilities
Lauriston’s extensive facilities complement the curriculum and allow students to participate in a diverse range of co-curricular activities. Prep to Year 6 learn on a unified campus including purpose-built Prep classrooms and Prep to Year 2 Playground, a sustainably designed 5/6 Centre within the redeveloped heritage gymnasium building and a Howqua-inspired Years 3-6 Adventure Playground.
