Foundational Stage children celebrating together in their classroom at St. Teresa School

Foundational Stage

Nursery to Class II

Learning Begins with Curiosity

The Foundational Stage gives children a joyful and meaningful start to school. At this stage, we focus on building strong foundations in language, early mathematics, communication and understanding of the world around them.

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Children sitting around a round table in a classroom, working on an activity
Early Foundations

What Children Learn

  • Listening, speaking, reading and early writing
  • Numbers, counting, patterns and basic mathematical ideas
  • Observation, questioning and simple problem-solving
  • Awareness of their surroundings and everyday experiences
  • Sharing, communication and positive social behaviour
Our Approach

How We Teach

Children learn through stories, conversations, activities, play, exploration and hands-on experiences. We encourage them to ask questions, express themselves and discover ideas rather than simply memorising them.

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Children in green dresses performing on stage at St. Teresa School
The Outcome

By the End of This Stage

Children develop foundational literacy and numeracy, communicate with greater confidence, participate independently and approach learning with curiosity and enthusiasm.