Articles by Kim Moroney

The power of play IMAGE Aurora

The power of play

September 22, 2021

Research shows that intense, prolonged exposure to adversity can have a toxic effect on children's developing brain architecture and disrupt the foundations of learning, behaviour, and health, with long-term consequences on children's development. This evidence is especially concerning for our youngest, whose brains are 90 per cent developed by the time they are five years old.

Let’s celebrate Early Learning Matters Week! IMAGE Catholic Schools

Let’s celebrate Early Learning Matters Week!

July 26, 2021

Our work, research and relationships have never been more important.  Every day we advocate for our youngest citizens and their families.

Presentations confirm foundations of success IMAGE Catholic Schools

Presentations confirm foundations of success

May 26, 2021

Beneficiaries of Successful Foundations shared the power of the project recently.

Foundations for success built on play IMAGE Aurora

Foundations for success built on play

March 09, 2020

Making the transition from preschool to school is traditionally a huge step for children and parents alike, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Kim Moroney appointed Conjoint Fellow at the University of Newcastle IMAGE Catholic Schools

Kim Moroney appointed Conjoint Fellow at the University of Newcastle

August 13, 2019

Kim Moroney, Project Officer for Early Learning at the Catholic Schools Office, tells us about her recent appointment as Conjoint Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle.

Transition to school…a process of continuity and change IMAGE Aurora

Transition to school…a process of continuity and change

October 04, 2017 Comments

Starting school is one of the major transitions of life. It can be a time of excitement and expectation and it can also be a time of anxiety and fear.