St Hilda’s Junior School occupies its own three-hectare Chidley Campus in Mosman Park, separate from the Senior School. It’s built for younger learners, with a library, sports courts, gym, dance studio, flying fox and nature play areas.
The Junior School Perth campus is co-educational through Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten, becoming all-girls from Pre-Primary. Girls then progress through to Year 6 in dedicated learning precincts, each organised around their phase of development.
Having their own campus matters. Our girls aren’t sharing corridors with Year 12 students. By Year 6, they’re the oldest ones in the school, stepping into leadership roles that suit their age and stage.
Signature programs enrich the Junior School journey, including Units of Curiosity, ESSTEAM and Little Wanderers, as well as leadership opportunities such as the Harvard research-based leadership program in Year 5 and the Compass Award with Scotch College.
A highlight is the Year 6 Production, where every girl performs on stage in the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre, building confidence and a sense of achievement.
What’s built in Junior School carries through. Strong literacy and numeracy. Genuine friendships. The confidence to step into Senior School ready.
The early years are the most important in a child’s development. Their learning environment plays a big role in shaping the type of people they will grow to be. See what the JK to Kindergarten years look like at St Hilda’s.
Small classes and gentle routines give girls the confidence to take their first steps in learning. Teachers focus on building curiosity, early language skills and a love of being at school.
With early literacy and numeracy skills being the largest indicator of future academic success, our Pre Primary to Year 2 program is about developing the foundational skills to underpin all future learning.
Structured reading and writing, hands-on maths and specialist teaching across music, sport and the arts give girls the strongest possible start.
Building on their foundation skills and sense of self, children begin to explore through their curiosity for learning and further develop the necessary literacy and numeracy skills. Additional specialist programs are introduced.
ESSTEAM subjects are introduced, alongside deeper inquiry-based learning that encourages girls to ask questions and think independently.
Providing tailored opportunities for social and academic development and helping students to step up to leadership positions, be independent and prepare for Senior School.
With outdoor education, community service and school leadership on the table, Year 5 and 6 girls are actively preparing for Senior School, not just waiting for it.
Come and explore our Junior School campus today.
You’ll be surprised by the amount of natural open space, well-designed teaching and learning hubs and state-of-the-art specialist subject areas. But they’re not the only things that set St Hilda’s apart. It’s the vibe you get when you walk around the campus; the students, staff and the whole school community feel that can’t be explained without visiting.
For your convenience, a range of tours are available, so why not come and see what a St Hilda’s education has to offer?
Your daughter begins her journey on our dedicated Junior School campus, designed specifically for young girls to explore, discover and grow with confidence in a safe and nurturing environment.
We focus on strong academic foundations from the earliest years, particularly in literacy and numeracy, alongside a culture where every girl is known, supported and encouraged to thrive.
Signature programs enrich this journey, including Units of Curiosity, ESSTEAM and Little Wanderers, as well as leadership opportunities such as the Harvard research-based leadership program in Year 5 and the Compass Award with Scotch College.
A highlight is the Year 6 Production, where every girl performs on stage in the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre, building confidence and a sense of achievement.
St Hilda’s Junior School runs from Junior Kindy through to Year 6. The school is co-educational in Junior Kindy and Kindergarten, becoming all-girls from Pre Primary onwards.
At St Hilda’s, strong foundations begin early. In Junior Kindy and Kindy, we prioritise literacy and numeracy through our play-based approach. With early literacy and numeracy skills being the largest indicator of future academic success, our Pre Primary to Year 2 program is about developing the foundational skills to underpin all future learning. Our focus on strong foundations continues in Years 3 and 4, where dedicated literacy and numeracy instruction exceeds mandated hours. By Year 5, girls at St Hilda’s are ready to shift from learning to doing. Literacy and numeracy foundations are in place. Curiosity is established.
Our teachers take the time to understand each girl as an individual, using small group learning, additional support and targeted instruction to respond to her needs at the right time.
We use a differentiated approach to learning, recognising that girls progress at different paces. Through a combination of support, intervention, enrichment and acceleration, we personalise learning so that every girl is both supported and challenged as she grows in confidence and capability.
Wellbeing is embedded in every aspect of school life. Our nurturing environment supports each girl’s mental, physical and emotional development, helping her feel safe, confident and ready to learn. Our personalised approach means every girl is truly known by her teachers. Relationships are central, allowing us to support each child’s growth, both academically and personally.
Pre Primary – Year 2 are also device free for general teaching and learning, but will have access to technology for the teaching of the Digital Technology curriculum only.
Years 3 – 6 will have access to devices. These will be formatted to provide access only to the required software to teach the curriculum and will not be taken home.
The Junior School operates from the dedicated Chidley Campus in Mosman Park, Perth, separate from the Senior School, on a three-hectare site designed specifically for younger learners. It provides open spaces, nature play areas and purpose built learning environments that support different ways of learning for young girls to discover, imagine, explore, and be curious.
Yes. Extend Australia runs before and after school care from the Chidley Campus, covering 7am to 8:45am and 2:30pm to 6pm, with holiday programs also available.
The Library is also open for quiet activities from:
Girls have access to a wide range of opportunities including music, sport, drama and creative pursuits, allowing them to explore their interests and build confidence beyond the classroom.
There are approximately 30 cocurricular opportunities available in the Junior School, running before and after school. These are offered both internally by staff and through external providers, giving girls a broad and diverse range of experiences to choose from.
Yes. To ensure St Hilda’s is the right fit for your daughter, we encourage you to book a Discovery Day once you have attended a tour of the school. Designed for girls in Years 2-6, this full-day experience will allow her to meet our passionate teachers, connect with friendly students, and gain an authentic glimpse into life as a St Hilda’s girl. We can also tailor her visit to reflect her interests.
