At Pulteney, we provide The Best Reception – a nurturing, play-based transition into school life that ensures children feel secure, supported and excited to learn from day one.
With small class sizes, experienced educators, and a strong focus on wellbeing, we create the right conditions for children to develop confidence, curiosity, and friendships that set them up for success.
At Pulteney, learning in ELC and Reception is about so much more than just the basics – it’s about creating a solid foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
RECEPTION AT PULTENEY – THE BEST START TO SCHOOL
Pulteney’s Reception program offers a structured yet nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and grow. Through play-based learning and hands-on experiences, our students begin their schooling journey in an environment that is joyful, inclusive, and full of possibility.
A STRONG SENSE OF BELONGING
Early connection to the Pulteney community helps children to develop confidence, friendships, and a love of learning that lasts beyond their first years.
“Through play-based learning and hands-on experiences, our students begin their schooling journey in an environment that is joyful, inclusive, and full of possibility.”
PURPOSE-BUILT LEARNING SPACES
Our youngest learners thrive in dedicated environments designed just for them.
KURRAJONG LIBRARY – A warm and welcoming space that supports early literacy, storytelling, digital exploration and inquiry-based learning
JUNIOR ART ROOM – A creative space where students are encouraged to express themselves through colour, shape and imagination
JUNIOR MUSIC FACILITIES – Purpose-designed for rhythm, song, sound exploration and musical growth
SPECIALIST LEARNING & ENRICHMENT
Unique to Pulteney ELC and Reception is that students benefit from specialist-led lessons from experienced teachers in:
ART | MUSIC | PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SCIENCE | MANDARIN
THE ‘READY TO LEARN’ APPROACH
Supporting your child’s wellbeing.
We know that starting school can feel overwhelming – for children and parents. That’s why we take a whole-child approach to learning, focusingon not just academics but also wellbeing, confidence and social-emotional growth.
THE BEST RECEPTION FOR YOUR CHILD PULTENEY GRAMMAR
NOW ENROLLING for ELC and Reception 2026– places are limited.
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