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Gemma started in early childhood as a trainee in 2007 and has worked in roles from inclusion support educator to area manager. Today she leads Stapylton, where her focus is simple: a campus that feels welcoming and safe for children, families and educators.
Gemma began her career in 2007 as a trainee studying her Certificate III, and has since completed her Diploma. Before joining Little Scholars, she worked across a wide range of roles, from working directly with children who needed extra support to leading rooms, programs and whole centres.
Starts as a trainee studying her Certificate III, and later completes her Diploma.
Works as an inclusion support educator, educational leader and room leader.
Moves into management as second-in-charge, area manager and campus manager.
Campus Manager of Little Scholars Stapylton on the Gold Coast.
Ask Gemma and she'll start with the building itself. Stapylton is a multi-storey campus with a dedicated outdoor classroom on its lower level.
From there, learning reaches out into the community through regular excursions, including Park Kindy and playgroups, with Bush Kindy and Beach Kindy now starting too.
"Seeing the smiles on the children's faces when they see their weekly incursion teachers coming in shows we have built a strong and safe community around them."Gemma Bailey
Gemma's day is about people. She makes a point of connecting with families and being available to them and to her educators, supporting children through big feelings, and making sure the campus feels welcoming and safe. On tours, the same topics come up again and again:
Extracurricular is the easy one to show. Teachers visit the campus every week for incursions, and Gemma's proudest moments are the smiles on the children's faces when they arrive.
Stapylton's learning regularly heads out into Jacobs Well and the surrounding area, with more on the way:
The planned trips to Bunnings and local op shops have a purpose: they'll give the children a chance to resource their own learning.
She makes a point of being available to families, so bring your questions about fees, extracurricular programs and everything in between. Book a tour of Stapylton and see the outdoor classroom for yourself.
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