As we wrap up another incredible year at Little Scholars School of Early Learning, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all the wonderful moments that made 2025 so special.
From new beginnings to community milestones, this year has been filled with learning, laughter, and a whole lot of heart. Here’s a month-by-month look back at our highlights from across our Little Scholars campuses.
January – A New Beginning
We started the year with an exciting milestone — the opening of Little Scholars Deception Bay North!
Our newest campus quickly became a vibrant learning community, filled with curiosity, creativity, and new friendships.
February – Community & Excellence
February was a big month of achievement and giving back.
March – Connection & Collaboration
March brought together our families and the community for our beloved annual Little Scholars Camp Out!
Families enjoyed an evening under the stars, where our children and families enjoyed BBQ’s and roasting marshmallows, some were treated to reptile shows, face painting and even fire twirlers.
We also had a special meeting with our Children’s Rights Council in our Nerang campus, empowering our little scholars to have a voice in shaping their learning environments.
April – Learning & Growth (plus some holiday treats!)
April was a month dedicated to professional growth and shared learning. Our annual Learning & Development Day brought together hundreds of educators and leaders from all 17 of our Little Scholars campuses for a weekend of collaboration and inspiration.
We also celebrated Easter across our campuses. Our studios were filled with joy, crafts, and Easter themed activities
May – Milestones & Moments of Gratitude
May was a month full of celebrations, achievements and professional development:
- Our Ashmore team participated in Conversational Reading Professional Development, enhancing their expertise in language-rich learning.
- Many of our Little Scholars support office team members attended the Baby Give Back High Tea, raising funds and awareness for local families in need.
- Three of our long-standing team members — Chloe, Sara, and Skye— were honoured with 10-year plaques. Each member joined us as part of the founding team at Little Scholars Yatala.
- Our Stapylton campus celebrated a massive milestone, its 10th birthday!
- We ended the month with heart-warming Mother’s Day celebrations across all campuses.
June – Expanding Our Reach
- In June, we proudly opened Little Scholars Karalee, our very first centre in the Ipswich community! This opening marked a new chapter in our mission to provide exceptional early learning experiences across South East Queensland.
- Our team also raised vital funds for Baby Give Back Giving Day, continuing our strong commitment to community support. We exceeded last years fundraising efforts, and raised over a massive $75,000! Our campuses really put the FUN in fundraising. Each centre came together with some creative fundraising events, from paint & sip and “pie in the face” events to the traditional bake sales and raffles.
July – Celebrating Culture & Connection
July was a month of culture, learning, and community.
August – Curiosity & Celebration
August was a massive month bursting with imagination and discovery:
- Our campuses brought stories to life during Book Week, with costumes and creativity everywhere you looked.
- We hosted the first-ever Little Scholars Science Fair, where children proudly showcased their experiments and discoveries.
- At the science fair, we also unveiled our brand-new, Australian-First Virtual Reality learning program – Wondernest VR!
- Our intergenerational program celebrated a very special milestone — Mr Don’s 90th birthday!
- Leaders from across Little Scholars gathered for our Leadership Retreat, a two-day event focused on growth, reflection, and connection.
September – Achievements & Adventure
September was a time for both recognition and fun:
- Little Scholars Ashmore achieved an Exceeding rating in their Assessment & Rating — a well-deserved celebration for an outstanding team.
- We also enjoyed Talk Like a Pirate Day, where classrooms came alive with imaginative play and hearty “Arrr!”s.
October – Out of This World Learning
October was filled with excitement and exploration:
- Little Scholars Parkwood earned an Exceeding rating during their Assessment & Rating visit — another fantastic accomplishment!
- Children across campuses explored the universe during Space Week, sparking curiosity and creativity.
- We wrapped up the month with our always-fun Halloween celebrations, full of costumes, laughter, and community spirit.
November – Celebrations and Growing Together
November brought reflection and gratitude.
- Our campuses celebrated Grandparents Day, welcoming families into our centres for a day of stories, songs, and shared laughter.
- The children from Little Scholars George Street visited Parliament House, where they joined Netball Queensland’s “go for growth” event learning, exploring, and playing alongside leaders and athletes.
- Little Scholars staff Christmas party! Over 400 staff from across our 17 centres came together for a night of fun and celebration at The Star Gold Coast.
December – A Joyful Finish
We closed out the year with festive Christmas celebrations across all campuses.
From campus Christmas parties to Christmas-themed craft, December was filled with joy, gratitude, and friendships — the perfect way to end a wonderful year.
December was also a powerful reminder of what makes our Little Scholars community so special. As the year came to an end, our families, educators and children joined together in a truly generous effort to support Baby Give Back, an organisation that provides essential items to children and families who are doing it tough.
Because of the incredible kindness shown across our Little Scholars campuses, we collected more than 680 kilograms of much-needed items. These donations will help support over 200 children and their families, offering comfort and relief when it is needed most. Every nappy, toy, book and piece of clothing represents a small act of care that will make a genuine difference in a child’s life.
What touched us the most was the way our community approached this initiative. Parents, educators and children spent time sorting donations and packing items, and many families used the opportunity to talk with their little ones about kindness and helping others. Moments like these show our children what community really looks like, and how even the smallest actions can have a big impact.
We are incredibly proud of what we achieved together in December. Your generosity reflects the heart of Little Scholars and our commitment to giving every child the best possible start in life.
Thank you to everyone who contributed, participated and encouraged their children to be part of something meaningful. You helped make December a month filled with compassion, connection and genuine community spirit.
Looking Ahead to 2026
2025 was a year of milestones, learning, and community. We’re deeply grateful to our dedicated educators, our supportive families, and — most of all — our incredible little scholars who inspire us every single day.
Here’s to another year of discovery, growth, and happiness in 2026!
