Education in the Armidale Region

New England Community College Inc (NECC) offers a diverse range of certificate courses, general interest courses, computer training and literacy and numeracy tuition in the New England area. We have offices in Guyra, Armidale and Glen Innes.

For work or pleasure, for income or leisure, NECC is your local Registered Training Organisation. Our certificate courses are nationally recognised qualifications.

New England Community College Inc (NECC) offers a diverse range of certificate courses, general interest courses, computer training and literacy and numeracy tuition in the New England area. We have offices in Guyra, Armidale and Glen Innes.

For work or pleasure, for income or leisure, NECC is your local Registered Training Organisation. Our certificate courses are nationally recognised qualifications.

TAFE NSW Armidale is situated in the picturesque New England region, in a town that is home to several World Heritage national parks and places of historical significance.

Renowned for quality educational opportunities, this artistic, regional city is also home to state of the art facilities and our online learning platform, TAFE Digital. TAFE NSW Armidale also has a pathway agreement with the University of New England, which allows students to continue studying locally, to gain essential practical skills and knowledge before starting a degree.

In addition to the main unviersity campus located in Armidale, the University of New England (UNE) has a network of Regional Study Centres across New England and North West NSW.

Through the Regional Study Centre Network, students can access:

• Student PC's and printing facilities
• eduroam Wifi and access to the AARNet network
• BYO device workstations
• Direct phone link to UNE academic and professional staff
• Extend access to study space

Established in the 1930s by the University of Sydney, the University of New England is the oldest university in Australia outside of a capital city. Set on a spectacular 74 hectares and featuring the original homestead at the heart of the Armidale campus, UNE combines heritage with modern academic, sporting, recreational and accommodation facilities.

U3A Armidale was established in 1992. It is part of a worldwide movement which was founded in France in 1972. The first Australian U3A was formed in Melbourne in 1984. There are now about 300 U3As in Australia, with about 100,000 members.

Armidale City Public School works with the school community to build a culture that demonstrates care, ensures security and provides opportunities for individual contribution, success, recognition and enjoyment.

Armidale City Public School has a tradition of excellence in cultural, academic and sporting achievement. The school is well known for its care and concern for students. The school has an inclusive philosophy catering for the needs of students from a wide range of backgrounds from within the community. Our agreed purpose is to meet these needs by improving the educational opportunities our students enjoy and thereby improving the outcomes of their learning. The school provides a diverse range of programs focusing on effective learning skills, remediation and extension, teach tolerance, understanding and the value of individual differences. Learning opportunities are provided to ensure that each student can reach his or her full potential. Our curriculum is balanced in order to meet students' social, physical, artistic and intellectual needs. Individual development is carefully monitored and the partnership with parents highly valued.

Armidale Secondary College is the combination of two schools with a long and proud history and a school that will strive to foster in all young people the ability to collaborate, reflect critically, communicate and express themselves creatively while developing a strong sense of community engagement and global responsibility.

At Armidale Secondary College, the personalised learning needs of all young people will be realised via a highly differentiated curriculum which will be a feature of our middle-school model. A student advisory program (CREW) will be a central tenant in the social and emotional aspects of learning and will see every student supported on a daily basis by a member of staff known as a learning adviser.

We are not just preparing learners for future pathways in the 21st Century but to open our thinking to see the possibilities for innovation and to inspire learners to create their own unique opportunities for the future.

Our programs, will be supported by contemporary resources and the latest research on teaching and learning. Students will build their skills, self-confidence, leadership abilities and community spirit through a rigorous, but rich and varied curricular and co-curricular program.

Our college vision statement of 'Our Future, Our Learning' reflects a commitment to an environment that will create strong and open partnerships between our students, home, staff, community and local industry, training and further education providers.

Armidale Secondary College is committed to all members of the school community working together to provide a safe, caring and responsive learning environment. Such a learning culture can be developed when based on the core values of respect, responsibility and resilience.

Bald Blair School is a picturesque rural school situated 11kms from Guyra. The school's central aim is for all students to attain the highest possible educational standard of which they are capable. It is the belief of the school community that this will be achieved by providing explicit teaching and learning in an environment not unlike that of the family, where trust, care, mutual support and co-operation enhance quality learning outcomes. The school encourages its students to participate and be challenged by a balanced, sequential curriculum appropriate to their stage of development.

Ben Lomond Public School promotes a caring, nurturing learning environment in which students are challenged to develop intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally. Students are taught to live our values of respect, responsibility, leadership & resilience. 

The school enjoys a co-operative relationship between students, staff, parents and community.

The school is a proud member of the Snow Gums Learning Alliance, which consists of Ben Lomond, Black Mountain, Ebor, Chandler and Bald Blair Public Schools. The Alliance provides opportunities for students and staff to engage in teaching and learning opportunities both face to face and using technology.

Ben Venue Public School has a current enrolment of 521 students. The school has excellent facilities and is well resourced with the Parents and Citizens and the Parent Club contributing generously each year to programs, excursions and the purchase of resources and equipment to enhance teaching and learning for students. The school has a proud tradition of offering challenging programs of excellence for team and individual sports as well as participation in and state-wide representation in performance areas. Teachers are involved in coaching, rehearsing and developing student talents across many areas. The school community supports the high-quality education provided by the school with students excelling in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. The school is committed to providing high quality programs for students in a calm, well-organised school environment.

Bendemeer Public School is a small rural school situated 40 minutes from Tamworth. We have the benefit of being closely located to a large community, which promotes opportunities for physical and human resources to support the education of our students.

Bendemeer Public School is committed to providing a sharing of learning with other small schools in the Tamworth Small Schools cluster and the New England Alliance+ Leadership Project.

Our students participate in sport, arts and across curriculum areas on a regular basis. Wherever possible, the school leaders and staff work together collaboratively as a learning team to enhance our knowledge of current teaching and learning practices.

Black Mountain Public School, situated in an idyllic setting, is the focal point of a small community located in the Northern Tablelands area of NSW.

This community is made up of farmers and others who travel to the City of Armidale or town of Guyra to work in a variety of trades. Since its establishment in 1882 the school has prospered according to the fortunes of the rural community, and has alternated between being a one-teacher and two-teacher school.

Although a large number of students come from the surrounding properties, a bigger percentage travel by bus from Guyra. The school has as its central aim the education of students to attain the highest possible educational standard of which they are capable. It is the belief of the school community that this will be achieved by providing quality teaching in an environment not unlike that of the family where trust, care, mutual support and cooperation enhance quality learning.

The Black Mountain badge has the words "Fellowship in Learning", which reflects the belief that students should be educated in an atmosphere where they help one another to achieve their own potential.

This school serves the village community of Carroll and its rural surrounds.

Parents have chosen Carroll Public School because they value the atmosphere, individual learning opportunities and secure environment of the small school situation.

The school provides opportunities for students to become involved in activities with other schools and in community events, so that the students gain the confidence and experience necessary to cope in a world outside Carroll.

Chandler Public School is a great place for your child to learn. Our small class sizes allow teachers to devote more individual time and attention to students and give students greater access to our exceptional resources. School programs are individually targeted to ensure that all students reach their academic, sporting and creative potential. The genuine relationship between staff, students and our families ensures our school maintains a high standard of academic success in a positive, nurturing environment. We encourage high parent and community involvement through sports coaching, special lessons, activity days and classroom assistance. All children develop strong networks through the grades. This enhances social and leadership skills through supportive friendships across age groups. Our highly-qualified staff implement quality educational programs that give every student the opportunity to reach their potential. Innovative technology programs prepare our students for their future. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities including many major educational excursions, public speaking, sports programs, interschool days and a focus on sustainable living programs.  

We offer a very effective transition programme in Terms 3 & 4.  We employ an early education teacher specifically for the role.  This programme allows children exposure to routines, early academic intervention and the ability to prepare themselves for the challanges of Kindergarden. We invite you to come in for a visit to see the great education on offer for your child. 

Drummond Memorial Public School is well presented with new technology –Maker Space, library, modern classrooms, covered colas and large grassed play areas.

We provide diverse, challenging and inspiring quality educational programs to support and enrich learning. We have a strong commitment to Literacy and Numeracy and to providing quality programs which deepen students love of learning.

We develop a co-operative spirit amongst students, staff, parents and the wider community to make the school a happy, caring and secure learning environment which fosters equal opportunities for all children.

Children are encouraged to develop talents and abilities to the fullest extent through learning experiences which integrate academic, practical, critical and creative thinking and social aspects to provide a rich, varied and balanced education by: learning to value themselves, each other and their environment; learning to make decisions about health and physical wellbeing; developing a positive and realistic understanding of their abilities; building confidence and pleasure in the process of learning which will be lifelong; fostering independence, self-reliance and self-discipline; promoting an understanding of change and the ability to deal positively with such change.

We value cultural diversity within a harmonious environment. Parental involvement and participation is valued. 

We welcome students and their families to our well resourced school, which provides a consistent, safe and supportive environment in which all our students can reach their full potential.

Our school aims to assist in the development of happy children who are good citizens, always caring of others, motivated, conscientious, confident and self-disciplined. 

Due to our small class size and outstanding student to teacher ratios, we are able to provide each of our students with a learning plan specifically tailored to their individual needs and talents. 

Ebor Public School is special in that each of our students has their own computer, which is dedicated to their use of technology across all the Key Learning Areas. 

New programs include our environmental education community partnerships and our achievements in the creative and practical Arts. 

Literacy and numeracy are school focus areas, which are further supported by extra Department of Education staffing and funding. 

Students participate in regular excursions and Combined Small Schools' Days, providing many opportunities for students to interact and learn within a large group of peers. 

We have a supportive parents and citizens' association (P&C) with parents who are invited to be actively involved in their children's school life. If you are interested in any special activities, such as supporting student reading, being involved in the Active After School Communities (AASC) sports program, or have other talents you would like to share, you will be more than welcome at our small school! 

Ebor Public School plays an important role in our community by providing a focal point for many community and school based meetings or activities. 

The pride we have in our school is reflected in our school motto: While we learn we grow. 

Guyra Central School is a progressive school with highly motivated staff providing exceptional learning opportunities for all of our students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

We aim to ensure that our students are provided with a wealth of opportunities to achieve success in academic, sporting, cultural and vocational pursuits.

As a central school, teaching expertise and skills can be shared across primary and secondary contexts to enrich the learning of our students. An extensive and challenging curriculum is offered, with a strong middle school program to foster the continuity of learning as students move from primary to the secondary school.

At Guyra Central School, we take pride in our capacity to provide rich and innovative educational experiences for all students.

Our goal is to empower our students with values, skills, and knowledge to become valuable members of their local community and beyond.

Kelly's Plains School is a community school where communication between children, teachers and parents is emphasised.

Students are encouraged to take responsibility and a leadership role in the school, supported by a caring community of teachers and parents who all work together for the good of the students.

Relationships between all groups are strong, with many parents visiting the school on a daily basis.

Mutual respect is a key feature of the school, resulting in well behaved students who are proud of their school and who are well disciplined.

The school is well resourced and boasts a well laid out, extensive playground with plenty of equipment to encourage physical play.

Established in 1868, this school has developed an academic and environmental ethos which has developed from whole school, caring and co-operative programs designed to maximise individual students capabilities in all areas. The school is the centre of a diverse rural community providing a happy and secure learning environment which fosters equality of opportunity for all children. Students are encouraged to develop their talents and abilities through learning experiences which integrate academic, creative and social aspects of learning and provide a rich, varied and balanced education.

The teachers and students at Martin's Gully Public School work together within a happy and supportive educational environment to ensure that everyone realises their full potential.

Situated on the southern outskirts of Armidale, with a school population of approximately 170 students, we enjoy a reputation as a high achieving school where strong emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy, and where children are encouraged to take part in a wide range of creative, academic, sporting and personal development activities.

We are a member of the Armidale Community of Public Schools working together to provide the best possible education for all students through extension programs and activities in literacy, numeracy, science, creative arts and sport. Our primary-secondary transition programs promote important links with our neighbouring high school.

We are well resourced and provide the students access to the latest technologies. Students have access to computers both in their classroom and via a computer lab. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards and innovative software contributing to quality teaching in every classroom.

The school promotes its positive, family ethos through parent participation in their children's education and an active Parents and Citizens Association. The school supports and encourages student leadership, and promotes the values of care, concern and cooperation amongst the school community.

Our attractive grounds, rural outlook and expansive playgrounds complement our excellent learning facilities.

Minimbah Preschool & Primary School is a friendly, caring Independent Aboriginal School that strives to provide a happy, safe and tolerant learning and social environment for all our students.

At Minimbah Preschool & Primary School we value a nurturing and respectful environment and encourage a team approach involving students, staff, parents and carers, Elders and community members. Our mission is to ensure that our students realise a strong sense of pride and appreciation of Aboriginal traditions and culture.

It is our hope that our school will encourage students to be proud of their Aboriginal culture and identity and develop the social and academic skills they require to succeed.

The success of Minimbah Preschool & Primary School is dependent on all the school’s stakeholders working toward the same goals and building a commitment and sense of belonging to our school.

Nemingha Public School's beautiful rural setting on the outskirts of Tamworth allows our students to grow and thrive in a safe and caring environment. 

We support approximately 200 students with a comprehensive education through our academic, sporting, performing arts and technology programs. Our highly qualified and dedicated teachers have a strong focus on their own professional learning, ensuring that their teaching standards remain second to none. This exceptional teaching is combined with a commitment to the continuous improvement of learning outcomes, particularly in the core areas of literacy and numeracy. 

We welcome the involvement of parents and our community in the school, and we are very fortunate to have outstanding support from our community, often long after their own children have moved on to high school and successful futures. 

Our community has high expectations of Nemingha Public School and our commitment is to meet and exceed those expectations in continued academic excellence.

Established in 1895, NEGS Armidale has been committed to nurturing the holistic development of each student, fostering their talents, and equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

At NEGS Armidale, we live by a saying of our founder, Florence Green ‘A school is but a miniature of the world.’ We celebrate diversity and cherish each student’s unique story. Our nurturing environment allows students from all backgrounds and cultures to flourish. Our goal is to empower them to explore their passions, interests, and talents while fostering a strong sense of belonging and support.

Within our close-knit NEGS family, we prioritise resilience, aptitude, and personal growth for each student. We maintain small class sizes to ensure individual attention and support, cultivating a strong teacher-student connection. Additionally, we offer a wide range of co-curricular activities including equestrian, music, arts, dance, and more, providing abundant opportunities for students to explore and realise their true potential. Our exceptional boarding facilities, caring student well-being programs, and state-of-the-art equestrian center and regional sporting complex contribute to a truly enriching experience for our students.

Newling Public School offers quality education in a caring, supportive environment.

The school has a dedicated, experienced staff and provides a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and a positive learning environment. We offer an excellent standard of education which focuses on the whole child and lifelong learning.

Newling Public School, established in 1974, is situated in the 'Education City' of Armidale. The school serves a diverse urban and rural community and reflects the strong values which our community upholds. 

Our school actively fosters a "family" atmosphere in which all pupils share equally, where parents and the general community are welcome and encouraged to participate and where the experienced staff are professionally committed and supportive of one another. 

The school ensures that all children are provided with the opportunity and skills to reach their potential and prepare them for the future through extensive academic, cultural, sporting and technological programs. 

The wonderful facilities and grounds also help maintain a happy, safe environment conducive to the learning, growth and development of all.

Success is assured through the ongoing evaluation and development of policies, programs and plans.

The parents and the wider community of Niangala Public School highly value education and consider the school a valuable asset of their community. The school is a focal point for community activity and thus experiences strong parent and community support. There is high parent involvement in all aspects of school management and student programs.

The curriculum provides an environment where creativity is fostered and independent learning is encouraged and practised. There is a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, peer leadership, sport, drama and public speaking.

The school aims to equip students to be life-long learners who have a sense of self worth and personal identity and who will contribute to their society as responsible citizens. The school staff, students and parents exhibit considerable pride in all forms of presentation. This is reflected in the quality of students' work, personal appearance, public performances and care of the school environment.

O’Connor Catholic College is a co-educational high school, from years 7 to 12, and a systemic school in the Diocese of Armidale. It began in 1975 with the amalgamation of two of Armidale’s longest established schools – St Ursula’s College (est.1882) and De La Salle College (est.1906). The School occupies the site of the former De La Salle College.

O’Connor Catholic College offers a broad curriculum seeking to develop the talents of all students. The curriculum follows the mandated courses determined by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as well as providing flexibility through a range of elective subjects. In keeping with the fundamental existence of the College, Religious Education is compulsory in all Years.

OneSchool Global is a truly global school, with over 120 campuses in 20 countries, including cities such as New York, Paris, Sydney, Rome, Auckland, Copenhagen, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

With an innovative approach to learning, delivered in cutting-edge, technology-empowered physical and digital learning environments, OneSchool Global is preparing life-ready students who learn how to learn.

Our self-directed learning model places students at the centre of all that we do. We challenge traditional and dated pedagogy and embrace technology to deliver the best possible learning outcomes for our students.

Armidale Campus is a modern building offering a spacious Learning Centre where students attend Zoom lessons and self-directed study lessons. It is a fresh open space with multiple collaboration areas as well as four small quiet rooms There is a full suite of Secondary classrooms and two Primary classrooms, allowing for physical breakout and independent work areas. We have a large playing field along with COLA. The campus has marvellous ICT facilities, including full Wifi coverage and one-to-one computer access for all students and staff.

We have a range of secondary classrooms, from general teaching rooms to fully functional Food Technology kitchen, Textiles room, Art Studio, Science Laboratory, Music room, Library and Primary classrooms. We have lift access to the first floor for inclusive access throughout the building.

Situated in the stunning New England region of NSW, located between Tamworth and Coffs Harbour, PLC Armidale is a pre-eminent school with a rich heritage and a reputation for developing women of character. We offer world-class day schooling for girls in Pre-kindergarten to Year 12 and boarding from Year 5.

PLC Armidale is different; our strength is in our size and allows us to influence your daughter’s growth and the person she becomes. Your daughter’s academic, social, spiritual, and physical development is formed by countless moments of significance in her life. Next to your home, school is arguably the single biggest influence on your daughter’s growth. Our role is to ensure that every moment counts.

We know who we are and don’t try to be all things to all people, we unashamedly honour the faith and Christian values set by our founders to guide your daughter on her learning journey.

Your daughter is a great story waiting to happen. The team at PLC Armidale will touch your daughter’s heart as well as her mind as she is guided and prepared for a life of significance.

The school provides individual enrichment for students whilst ensuring comprehensive educational experiences that enhance academic, cultural, physical and social development.

Within the small school environment children are encouraged to work independently and co-operatively and become self-motivated learners.

The emphasis is on the basic skills areas of literacy and numeracy, but the school also provides a wide range of experiences, particularly in creative arts.

Sandon Public School is a learning community committed to developing confident, successful learners and leaders who exit Sandon Public School as literate, numerate and value-laden 21^st century citizens who SHINE.

We will achieve this through the provision of challenging learning programs delivered by high performing staff in an inclusive, safe and supportive environment.

As an integral part of the Parish Community consisting of Students, Teachers and Parents & Friends and Parish Priest, teaches and upholds gospel values.

These values are demonstrated by concern and love for each individual in the community according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

St. Mary of the Angels strives to develop each child spiritually, morally, emotionally, academically and physically to the individual’s full potential, instilling self-discipline and self-worth.

St Mary of the Angels Community works together to provide a Christian example and influence in the wider community, and to offer a choice of educational systems.

Welcome to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Armidale, St Mary’s Primary School provides students with a co-educational, faith based education. We have classes from Kindergarten to Year 6.  

St Mary’s has plenty of space for the students and has beautiful grounds with many large deciduous trees around the school. The Infants and Primary sections of the school are housed in separate buildings. St Mary’s has excellent facilities and playing fields (the Paddock) across a side street.

The school library is well appointed and spacious. There are computer facilities available for all students. St Marys provides an authentic Catholic education where children are nurtured and loved as they grow and learn. Where individuals, relationships and community are valued and respected.

St Mary’s is a happy school that celebrates a love of life. We work in partnership with parents and families to help each child discover and develop their unique gifts and talents.

TAS was founded as a boarding school in 1894 as an independent Anglican school and is the only regional based co-educational school within the membership of the Great Public Schools of NSW (AAGPS). We offer a diverse curriculum with a focus on individual academic achievement and the development of strong character through engagement in a broad range of co-curricular, challenge and adventure programs. TAS is an International Baccalaureate World School in our Junior and Middle Schools and offers the HSC Program in our Senior School.

Our goal is to enable our students to have the education, skills, attitudes and open mindedness that will prepare them for life.

We are proud of our community, and proud to be a regional school with a global outlook; we value our traditions but celebrate innovation. We offer a family education destination for boys and girls where everyone matters and this is what makes us, ‘The One For All’.

The Armidale Waldorf School provides a comprehensive education for preschool through to secondary years that works clearly out of anthroposophy, providing children with a foundation for life and inspiring them toward fulfilment of their destiny. It is a school where students are educated to take their place in the world in a meaningful way for humanity, secure in their earthly existence, their souls nourished and their creative spirits liberated.

This living approach to education permeates every aspect of school life, with students, teachers, parents and friends all being recognised and valued as the unique spiritual beings that they are. All that is happening in the whole school community nourishes and supports this vision. The School has clear structures and processes to facilitate trust, objectivity and communication.

The Armidale Waldorf School follows the Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework, which is recognised as an alternative curriculum by the Australian Curriculum Assessment Reporting Authority. We strive to create a place of beauty to nurture the children, with our buildings designed from Steiner’s architectural indications surrounded by acres of native gardens. A healthy indoor environment free from pollutants for the children and adults alike is a priority. We use quality art and craft supplies in lessons. Our furnishings are naturally beautiful, simple and practical.

Students, staff and the community at Walcha Central work together to provide a quality education, K-12, which encourages all students in leadership and responsibility and to achieve their personal best. Students enjoy a broad and responsive curriculum delivered by highly qualified and professional staff in a friendly and safe environment. Outstanding Higher School Certificate results are obtained and have been sustained over recent years. Parent and community members are encouraged to participate fully in the life of their local public school. Further, a consistent program of religious education is provided by community members.

The Warialda High community guides each student towards independent and responsible citizenship by providing a balanced and relevant curriculum within a caring and stimulating environment. Our school offers the widest possible range of subjects to prepare students for life after school, whether in the work force, at university, or in other training institutions. The school encourages as many students as possible to graduate with the dual accreditation of a Higher School Certificate and industry recognised knowledge and skills.All our students are given many opportunities to participate in academic, cultural, vocational and sporting activities.

Warialda High draws students from the township of Warialda as well as from surrounding villages and towns up to eighty kilometres away. A committed School Council and an active Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C) provide positive and valued input into school decision-making. Our school and the wider community maintain a close and mutually supportive relationship, particularly in the areas of sport and vocational education. We are proud of the education we offer our community and the opportunities we provide for individual success now and in the future.

Woolbrook Public School provides our students with the opportunity to achieve their potential in a supportive environment, but also one that challenges them with high expectations for their success.  We encourage parents to become more familiar with their children's progress and the teaching and learning strategies employed by our school.

Yarrowitch is a small isolated school situated fifty kilometres east of Walcha.

The school, established in 1887, serves a rural community. The school is located in picturesque grounds with excellent facilities and is the focal point of the local community.

Yarrowitch Public School will provide a happy, caring and positively reinforced learning environment in which pupils will reach their optimum potential. Emphasis will continue to be placed on high standards in literacy and numerary through teacher and parent inservicing and the purchase and use of related hands-on resources.

Armidale Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) Service is located at Sandon Public School; we provide after school care and vacation care for school aged children in our community. Our OOSH bus allows us to collect children from surrounding schools and transport them to our quality service at Sandon.

We run a play based educational programme and implement a range of structured activities based on the children’s interest and input to the programme. Our educational programmes are designed to incorporate a balance between indoor and outdoor activities that promote children’s independence, decision making, cognitive and physical development.

Whether you need to collect your child at 4 PM, 5 PM, or 6 PM, our After School Care service is there to help your child unwind and relax after a day at school.

We help them complete their homework, provide snacks and refreshments, and also let them have fun with their friends who stay after school with them. This service is a fantastic chance for further social interaction, and many kids find they never want to leave!

Vacation Care provides a recreational program for primary school aged children during the school holidays.

The program caters for children who are enrolled and attending primary school. Children will need to bring a hat and a packed lunch and wear suitable clothing for programmed activities.

Adventureland is a community based, not-for-profit preschool and welcomes all families regardless of economic, racial or cultural background.

Children with additional needs and their families are more than welcome and the trained educators liase regularly with other early childhood professionals to develop the potential of each child.

The Aim of Adventureland Preschool is to provide children with experiences and opportunities that encourage them to acquire skills, knowledge and experiences that will allow them to make the most of their potential. We aim to provide high quality, accessible care for children aged from 3 to 5 years. This fostered in a safe, educational and supportive environment which is responsive to the needs of the individual children and their families.

We are a community based, not for profit organisation, established in 1983. We register and support qualified Educators who deliver home based childcare, before and after school care and vacation care. Armidale Family Day Care Educators are located in Armidale, Guyra, Uralla and Walcha.

We seek to build a sense of belonging within Armidale Family Day Care, forming partnerships with children, families, staff, and community. We work in partnership with families, Educators, staff, and management, encouraging their input and respecting their diverse values beliefs and cultures. We recognise the learning potential in the natural environment and acknowledge our responsibility to work towards a sustainable future. We respect children’s rights as developing, capable, individuals and strive to provide them with security, consistency and learning through nurturing relationships

Our motto at Armidale Community Preschool is “Growing Through Play”. Our program is presented in a variety of ways & is designed for the individual development of your child based on their skills & interests.

Armidale Community Preschool is in Allingham St, very close to the Armidale CBD. Armidale Community Preschool offers full day (8.30 AM-3.30 PM ) or morning sessions (8.30 AM-12.30 PM) for children 3-5 years of age. We close for school holidays. We have  a huge, shady playground with lots of space for the children to explore.

Armidale Montessori Preschool is Armidale’s most flexible early childhood education provider, giving families the choice of Preschool, Long Daycare and After School Care. We deliver a child-centred educational approach which nurtures the whole child and encourages children to have ownership over what they are learning and to master skills at their own pace, while our educators serve as guides to each child’s educational progress.

At Armidale Montessori Preschool, we create an active learning environment that lets children have fun as they learn. In our multi-age classroom, your child will learn everyday life skills to help them become independent and confident, as well as the foundations for literacy and numeracy skills and broader curriculum areas such as world culture, history, geography, science, music and art.

We support the development of independent learning, and children work through the activities and learn at their own pace. Our program is tailored to suit each child’s individual learning and skills, fostering a love of learning through exploring and ‘doing’ and allowing self-esteem, autonomy creativity and skills to be developed in a harmonious and natural way. Through this process the children become confident, responsible, independent learners, who trust in their own abilities. Our Montessori educators support children through this process, by initially showing children how activities can be done and then allowing children to explore activities for themselves, and to work with them in their own unique way.

At Boongaiai Preschool our aim is to foster a love of learning and develop a sense of wonder and reverence for life in each child. Our philosophy is based on the work of Rudolf Steiner who emphasised the importance of educating the whole child, including intellectual, physical, artistic, social, and emotional wellbeing. Boongaiai provides a home-like environment where children feel safe and supported to explore our play-based and child-initiated learning. We support the developing senses of each individual through meaningful activities and natural playthings to encourage creative and social play, while enriching the child’s inner life with stories, songs, and artistic experiences.

Preschool is a welcoming and engaging space that offers children a rich tapestry of oral language experiences. With verse, song, rhymes, and stories, our experienced teachers awaken the children’s sense of wonder and ignite their imagination, creating a warm and nurturing environment that provides a solid foundation for future literacy learning. In addition, we foster a deep love of learning for curriculum areas such as maths and science by providing authentic and practical experiences that arise naturally through play and exploration of the natural world.

Drummond Park is a community based pre-school committed to providing quality, affordable education from children aged 3-5 years offering a limit of 18 spaces per day. The pre-school is committed to providing age appropriate education for the children, so we operate age-specific sessions on different days:

3/4 year olds, or children with two years to go before starting school, attend on Tuesday and Thursday. 4/5 year olds who are moving on to Kindergarten the following year are enrolled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Drummond Park is a place where all voices are heard and respected. Drummond Park Pre-School offers your child an intimate caring learning environment. The leafy natural playground is like a big backyard and the building is cosy and welcoming, promoting a child’s sense of belonging and connectedness.

Our learning environment is vibrant and aesthetically pleasing, and always adaptable to those who are part of it. The natural world is an essential component in creating enriching spaces that promote a strong sense of ‘being’. The pre-school is passionate about creating a sustainable environment where children can be active participants; connecting with, and contributing to, the world around them.

The Guyra Preschool and Long Daycare centre is an established childcare service in the local community that provides high quality care to children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We offer before and after school care, as well as long day care and preschool services.

In the early years, children are active and curious learners. We, as Early Childhood Educators at Hobbit Preschool and Child Care Centre, strive to provide all children with the opportunity to grow and learn in all areas of development. We aim to provide continuity of care from home to Hobbit with a secure and welcoming environment that fosters the well-being of all children, families, and staff.

We recognise that all children learn best through play, which involves exploration, creative expression, and cooperation.

As such we aim to provide a high-quality educational program, based on the early years learning framework to meet each child’s needs. We observe these areas and provide opportunities for extension of the child’s abilities in a positive and caring atmosphere, enabling understanding of the ‘uniqueness’ of each child.

We aim to provide a balance between structured and unstructured learning experiences. We believe it is essential to provide opportunities and experiences that balance creativity, investigation, flexibility, and diversity within a familiar routine that is consistent and secure. This way the children are encouraged to make decisions and to experiment without fear of failure. The children will have the opportunity to be heard and listened to, freely expressing their needs, feelings, and opinions, thus developing confidence, self-esteem, and skills in seeking and receiving information.

We believe that children need opportunities to participate in large group experiences as well as to group themselves as they choose, thus promoting opportunities to learn from peers and friends, as well as adults.

Milestones Early Learning Armidale, our qualified educators and teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum for ages 0-5. We nurture a lifelong love of learning through a combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences which help your child develop Social Connectivity, Emotional Confidence, Foundational Learning and Physical Health and Wellbeing.

We provide individual care and attention to children in our baby nursery, toddler program, and Kindergarten/Preschool, ensuring they receive the best possible start to their early education. We also offer flexible care options that suit the routines of busy families. Our university qualified early childhood professionals are on staff, focusing on school readiness to prepare your child for their next educational step.

You can stay connected with your child\'s progress and receive updates about their day through our family communication app, Storypark.

Our Early Learning Centre has a range of inspiring environments for children to explore, including spacious outdoor play areas that encourage children to test their limits, build strength, and develop self-confidence. We also offer a range of incursions and excursions, including fitness and health, animals and nature, and the larger community. We provide fresh and nutritious meals to the children each day.

Minimbah students learn in small classes, with dedicated and experienced staff who encourage pride, resilience and belonging. Staff use a holistic approach to meet the cultural, well-being and academic needs of our students in a caring and safe environment. Our core values of kindness, confidence, knowing and identity are explicitly taught and practiced each and every day.

St Peters Preschool Limited is a community based not-for-profit preschool. The preschool is operated by a Board of Management elected by the parents at the Annual General Meeting in March each year.

St Peters is a forty place preschool licensed by New South Wales Department of Education and Training. The Department also provides funding to reduce fees and assist with operating costs. The Preschool exceeds licensing regulations requiring a 1:10 educator to child ratio; the pre-school regularly has a 1:8 and 1:6 ratio. At St Peters Preschool every child is assured expert individualised attention everyday.

The preschool has a wide range of play and educational resources and teaching aids designed to meet the needs of young children.

At TG's Child Care, we're like a big family, and we've got a special place in Armidale, NSW where we play and learn together. TG's takes a big step further to be trusted by families and the communities as the stewardship of children's future. TG's has a long term vision to continue with our lifelong mission of making Playing is Learning for Life not just sustainable but also relevant to the ever-changing modern world. It means giving children the skills and tools they need for sustainable learning while nurturing responsibility, appreciation, care, love, kindness and teamwork. It's about going beyond Big School and continuing Playing It Forward even after they leave TG’s. 

TG's Child Care is owned and run by a family who really cares about you, your family, our professional caring Educators and the community. We're here to make life easier for everyone in Armidale. So, if you're a parent or a little one, we've got your back! TG's Child Care is where playing is learning for life, and we're excited to have you join the fun!

At Yarm Gwanga we understand that placing your child in Childcare is an important decision and as such, we feel privileged to play an integral role in your child’s learning and development at Yarm Gwanga.

Our aim is to function as an extended family in order to provide your child with the security, warmth, and love which are essential to their development and growth.

Our professional and dedicated carers provide a program that enables children to learn through exploration and stimulating experiences. We aspire to create an environment that provides enjoyable and creative learning. This is achieved through activities designed to support your child in all areas of growth.