Yuma Families,
Welcome to Lyons Early Childhood School, a small, warm and connected community where children are known, valued and supported to thrive. Our school is a place where children love to learn, explore and challenge themselves. We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering every learner through innovative, evidence‑informed practice in our birth‑to‑8 setting. Every day, our educators create calm, engaging and joyful environments where children feel safe to explore, take risks, solve problems and grow their independence.
We are proud of our integrated service delivery model and our strong partnership with Woden Community Service, which enables us to wrap around families and provide holistic, connected support. This collaboration strengthens continuity of care, wellbeing and learning for every child in our community.
At LECS, we hold high expectations for every learner. We are committed to delivering consistent, high‑quality learning outcomes for all children, supported by clear, evidence‑informed teaching practices across every classroom and program. Our teaching is grounded in evidence‑informed practices, with a strong focus on early literacy and numeracy skills, alongside play‑rich learning that nurtures curiosity, independence and joy.
Strong partnerships with families sit at the heart of our work. Our size allows us to know each child deeply, respond to their needs with care and agility, and build genuine relationships that help every child flourish.
As principal, I am incredibly proud of our dedicated team. Their professionalism, creativity and heart shape the daily experiences of our children and make LECS the special place it is.
Whether you are a current family, a new family, or simply exploring what makes our school unique, I warmly welcome you to our community. I look forward to partnering with you in your child’s learning journey.
Warmest,
Annie
Annie McAppion
Principal