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Cultivate a caring culture that shows respect, builds trust and promotes quality relationships, inclusion, wellbeing, and pride for students, parents, and staff – past, present, and future. Personal, Personable, and Professional in all we do. Focused on Educating, Inspiring, and Empowering young women. Authentic, Respectful, and Ethical in all our interactions. Collaborative, Enterprising, and Bold. Set on a beautiful single campus, we offer the advantages of a seamless education from Kindergarten to Year 12. We emphasize a strong culture of learning and the wellbeing of our students, with an integrated curriculum that fosters friendships and peers support across Junior and Senior levels. Our students benefit from interacting with different age groups, blending primary and secondary school cultures for learning in the classroom, in Sport, in leadership initiatives, and the wider community. To give students a strong sense of community, we introduce them to our School House system from Prep. Everyone is encouraged to be part of the fun – join in special events like Music and Poetry Festivals, House Music and Dance, International Women’s Day activities, as well as House Swimming, Athletics, and Cross Country carnivals. We have a formal ‘Buddy Program’ that provides opportunities for mentoring, leadership, and positive role models for younger students. Buddies spend allocated time together in a program of activity and engagement. Operating on a single campus also enables us to provide continuity in learning and meet the needs of girls at their different developmental stages. This is vital to their success as learners and their growth as competent, confident, and connected individuals. Our unique Making WAVES Care and Leadership Program have four distinct phases that guide how we support the personal development of our students at each age and stage. View full school

the annual report reflects lots of exciting progress in students across the academic spectrum. This learning occurs in a caring Christian environment, which aims to equip and develop each child. View full school

Developing relationships with God, others, and self. At LORDS we believe that leadership is leaving your world a better place. It has everything to do with what you do for others. We want our students to recognize their leadership skills, competencies, and abilities and put them into practice. Through our in-school and community programs, plus the opportunity for overseas travel, our leadership development program provides an exciting range of personal growth and leadership development experiences designed for every year level. The school emphasizes the development of the whole individual. We will be fortunate in having expansive grounds to offer wide opportunities. LORDS will participate in sporting competitions and provide opportunities for high levels of competition including state and national representation for elite performers. All students will be strongly encouraged to participate in the College's cultural activities. Opportunities to participate in debating and public speaking will be available. Excellence in Performing Arts occurs through performances of music, dance, and drama groups. Students of all ages will be expected to be courteous and demonstrate respect for themselves, other students, teachers and staff, visitors, and community members. Respect will also be shown to the property and belongings of self and others. LORDS will offer a broad range of experiences in which students are encouraged to participate. This is seen as an essential tool to complement the academic program to equip students with experiences in a range of pursuits to assist in the development of the whole person. Students are encouraged to show diligence in all aspects of life. Students will be challenged to serve members of the LORDS and the wider community through involvement in a range of activities. Support of other community groups and charity organizations which could include participating in Anzac Day commemorations, and developing partnerships locally, nationally, and globally. View full school

A fine balance of age, experience, gender, skills, and interests within a very professional, diligent, energetic, and caring staff team. View full school

Little Yarra Steiner School is co-educational and based on Christian spiritual principles as given by the Austrian philosopher and educationalist Dr. Rudolf Steiner. By these principles teachers strive in freedom to create the physical and educational environment that can best help the incarnating child to develop such qualities of will, feeling, and thought as will lead them to fulfill their earthly destiny with dignity and confidence. The location for Little Yarra Steiner School began with a gift: in 1986, while the school’s first Kindergarten and Prep group were getting underway in temporary premises in Wesburn, local farmer, Alan Earle, agreed to have the school built on his property along the Little Yarra River. When Alan’s land proved too flood-prone for major building development, he gave his land to be sold so that a more suitable property could be bought for the school. Alan’s gift enabled the purchase of the current property and the school in 1989 was able to move from a small Public Hall to its new home, a beautiful 60-acre block, also along the Little Yarra River, two kilometers south of the center of Yarra Junction. The beauty, central location, and generous size of the property, which was more than what was needed for the school, gave rise to an initial broader long term vision which included a bio-dynamic farm and other cultural initiatives such as a performing arts center, recording studio, artisans workshops, adult education facilities and similar ventures complementary to the school and forming part of a larger spiritually and culturally inspired center arising over time within a supportive community. Since moving to Little Yarra Road with a handful of children in 1989, the school has grown to over 300 students, ranging from Kindergarten through to class 12. With the inception of the first class 12 in 2004, the school has been able to offer an exciting program that embraces Steiner’s indications within the framework of the VCE, as well as an optional Class 12 project successfully pioneered within the Steiner School movement overseas and in Australia. With the consolidation of the primary and completion of the secondary school, the magnitude of Alan Earle’s generous gift can now be seen and appreciated as it continues to bear fruit. View full school

Our vision is that all children in our community develop a love of learning, allowing them to reach their full and richest potential. We aspire to create an environment true to the Montessori philosophy in which our students will thrive. Our staff are highly trained and dedicated to delivering a progressive and integrated Montessori curriculum. At Lindfield Montessori, we promote respect for self, others, the environment, and the community as a whole. The teachers maintain close partnerships with families and it is through these strong relationships that we all contribute to each child’s learning and development. Lindfield Montessori Preschool is a safe, caring, non-denominational learning environment for 3 – 6-year-old children of all backgrounds. We believe that education is not only an aid to life, but it should also be fun. We believe that people work best when they do what they love and love what they do. Lindfield Montessori: Aims to provide an environment that encourages self-directed learning Provides a prepared environment to cater to the holistic needs of the child Values family partnerships that are based on mutual respect and open communication Links the child’s home environment to the classroom environment reinforcing learning and promoting the child's unique and valuable contributions Embraces the Early Years Learning Framework and the underlying principles, practices, and outcomes Is aligned with the NSW Board of Studies to provide an educational program based on the practice, principles, and methodologies of Dr. Maria Montessori. We offer a three-year program for children from 3 to 6 years of age. All children attend 5 days per week. For the first two years children attend half days, 8.30 am to 12.00 pm with the option to enroll in the afternoon program from 12 pm to 2.30 pm. The 3 and 4-year-olds’ afternoon program is booked termly in advance and families have the option to choose between 2 to 5 afternoons per week. In the third year (the Kindergarten program) children attend five full days per week from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. Lindfield Montessori operates for four terms per year. A Montessori 3-6 year environment is created to match the developing needs of the children as they pass through this rapid period of amazing self-construction focusing on hands-on learning in both individual and small group lessons. The Montessori curriculum is designed to support social, creative, language, mathematical and physical development while fostering individual interests through science, geography, biology, and more. Every material in a Montessori classroom supports an aspect of child development complimenting the child’s innate interests. Children can learn through their own experience and at their own pace. Staff and parents at Lindfield Montessori recognize each child as an individual learner, with a complex mix of abilities and prior experiences. Curriculum planning is centered on the individual needs of the child. The mixed age group offers many benefits for the child children inspire each other, older children teach younger children, reinforcing learning. The younger children are in admiration of their older peers and may occasionally teach the older children too. The diversity of abilities in the classroom supports unique contributions, which is invaluable for the development of self-assurance. During the three-year journey at Lindfield Montessori, each child has the opportunity to thrive in the areas of creativity, independence, focus, perseverance, imagination, emotional intelligence, and above all a love of learning. These qualities are achieved through a supportive program that strives to maintain learning based on the child’s interests and needs. We, in collaboration with parents, recognize that each child's interests and needs change as they develop, we endeavor to adapt our approach to their ever-changing needs. View full school

The Hurstbridge Learning Co-operative is a parent-run, alternative primary school situated in beautiful bushland close to the township of Hurstbridge, Victoria. Established in 1973, the Co-op is a community of families committed to providing the resources and experiences needed to create a more stimulating alternative to the mainstream classroom. We believe that every member of the community can contribute to the learning and raising of its children. At Co-op, children are given a true voice. They work alongside their friends, parents, and teachers to develop their unique passions. Enrollments are kept to around thirty children. The intimate size of the Co-op creates a community much like an extended family. The Co-op values play and child-inspired learning. Child-inspired learning creates an environment where parents learn also, not only from the children but from each other as well. The very name ‘the Co-op” acknowledges this reciprocal effect. Activities and projects provide opportunities for parents and children to participate and learn together. Excursions, camps, and visitors to the school enhance this shared experience of learning. We believe that, when provided with a positive and supportive environment, children have a natural curiosity and desire to learn. Natural curiosity and passion are at the heart of both the teaching and learning philosophy at the Co-op. Co-op is seen to be part of a life-long learning process, which doesn’t start and finish with the school day. The aim is to respect each child, accept their individual development and recognize the child’s ownership of their learning. We also support non-authoritarian conflict resolution processes that respect differences and empower the children to develop solutions that meet everyone’s needs. The Learning Co-operative is committed to the fundamental belief that all individuals are unique and, as such, we each have our unique learning agenda and preferred ways of learning. We, therefore, strive to create an environment where children are free to explore their creativity and individuality and those of others. Choice, co-operation, open-mindedness, non-judgemental attitudes, wonder, and curiosity are defining features of the learning environment. We are committed to the principles of self-awareness and empowerment where individuals have input into their learning and personal development. We are committed to the process of consensus, where each individual believes that their opinion, thoughts, or feelings are respected, acknowledged, and validated and they have an obligation to both express and articulate their needs and views and listen to others do the same. We are committed to creating an environment that is nurturing and caring of the individual both in times of achievement and in times of struggle. We are committed to an environment that fosters and promotes a love of learning, sharing, and collaboration, peace, and non-violence. We believe that good education must enhance our humanity and foster the values that will enable us to live in harmony with our fellow human beings and with our environment. Education must focus on the person as ‘person’ and not just as ‘student’. We believe that the Learning Co-operative is a diverse environment. We are inspired by and committed to, this diversity. We believe it is integral to our philosophy and fundamental principles. These principles are tolerance, patience, understanding, forgiveness, cooperation, respect, trust, compassion, diversity for oneself and the community in which we live, consensus, empowerment, and personal integrity. We believe that an environment and community that aspires to these principles can create a place where children will develop a strong sense of self, as well as empathy for others. We believe that this then will enable children to pursue their natural curiosity, wonder, and inquiry and help them develop their clear values and visions for life. View full school

We deliver a balanced school curriculum guided by Steiner's educational philosophy and encompassing all developmental domains: social/emotional, cognitive, physical, language, and creative. The atmosphere of our playgroup is warm, gentle, and enfolding. The children are surrounded by calming pastel colors and natural materials. Beautiful items such as handmade dolls, wooden toys, blocks, silk scarves, gum nuts, and shells are used to encourage creative, imaginative play and develop a sensitivity to, as well as a respect for, nature. Other activities, such as painting, cooking, gardening, and simple crafts further enhance this. Nothing is taken for granted, for example, at morning tea we form a circle and give thanks to the earth and sun for our fruits and water. Music, song, dance, and celebration of the seasons and festivals bring our families together, to share in folk wisdom and experience the rhythms of life. We aim to be child-centered, the activities, the songs, the talk, and the play are centered on the children. In doing so, we are creating a special sanctuary for the children and parents in an otherwise busy and commercialized world. As our foremost focus is the children and their experience of playgroup as a safe, serene environment, we save most of our personal stories until morning tea time, a truly social time. Being aware of the dream-like quality of the child's soul, a special mood of stillness for the storytelling time has to be created by the parents and the Playgroup Leader. We guide the children into that mood with a quiet, soothing song and lighting of the story candle. Nature stories, fairy tales, and stories of everyday activities all appeal to little children. Puppets and props are used to enliven the story and to hold the children's attention. From each story, they will absorb what they can and there is no need for the adults to explain the hidden moral of the story. Rainbow Playgroup is a place where the mood is of support, reassurance, and non-judgment for both adult and child. Please take the time to enjoy your mornings at Rainbow Playgroup and feel free to explore our parent library, peruse The Gum Leaf Shop and, of course, ask your Playgroup Leader any questions you may have. View full school

We affirm the equal worth and basic rights of all persons. In doing so we recognize individual differences and the uniqueness of the individual. View full school

Kuyper Christian School is a non-denominational, Prep to Year 12 Christian school. Located in a bushland setting at Kurrajong. The school links with parents to provide an outstanding Christian education that prepares children for life as God's person in God's world. In 2017, Kuyper commenced Year 12 leading to the award of High School Certificate. We are very encouraged by the number of our students who will be pioneering this new initiative. This completes the final stage of the school's maturity. We look forward to the contribution these wonderful students will make to our school community and beyond. Kuyper Christian School is registered with the NSW Board of Studies under the Education Act 1990. This means it has met all the Department's requirements for curriculum, facilities, and resources. Kuyper Christian School has enjoyed over 30 years of Christian Education in the beautiful foothill of Kurrajong in the Hawkesbury area. Kuyper Christian School commenced in 1982 as an outcome of a vision by Christian parents who desired Christian education for the children of all Christian parents. The school commenced in 1982 with the vision. Kuyper Christian School is a community of families, teachers, and friends who acknowledge Christ as the source of truth and life as revealed in the Bible and His world. We serve Christ by supporting parents in their God-given responsibility to nurture their children. We recognize the worth and uniqueness of each individual and provide a cooperative environment that seeks to develop the whole child, so that each one may grow in their relationship with God and serve Him. Today this vision remains central to the life of the school. Kuyper Christian School is a member of Christian Education National (CEN). CEN provides many resources for our teaching staff and holds yearly conferences with workshops that all our staff attend. Christian Education National provides and nurtures a strong sense of partnership for board members to strengthen their vision and to fulfill their governance obligations. Welcome to the Kuyper Christian School journey. I hope you find it informative and helpful in the decisions you may be making for your children’s schooling. Kuyper is a vibrant community run by a committed group of parents who are seeking to provide authentic Christian education for their children. For over 30 years, Kuyper has sought to nurture children and equip them for living a life acknowledging God’s ownership of all things. This includes learning in and understanding His word. The understanding places Jesus in His rightful place as Lord of all and emphasizes the importance of understanding the saving grace of Jesus His Son. As our school motto says, we are “Learning in Gods’ World”, so we seek to acknowledge the Creator and Sustainer of life in all that we do. As a member of Christian Education National, Kuyper is well supported and resourced. CEN is an Australia-wide organization that incorporates over 75 schools that hold similar beliefs and values to our own. At Kuyper Christian School we are committed to: Working in partnership with parents to care for and provide a rich and challenging learning environment for each child. Emphasizing the uniqueness of each child and the importance of developing their God-given gifts and talents encouraging them to serve Christ in all they do. Delivering a creative and challenging curriculum that is a faithful expression of a Bible-based Christian worldview. Developing a team of teachers who will encourage each other in delivering rigorous and innovative educational experiences for students. Developing a warm and encouraging community both within our school and outwards to our local community seeking to enrich the lives of others. 2017 opens with the excitement and new challenge of Senior classes at Kuyper Christian School with our pioneer Year 11 and 12 students. Our educational program draws on our dedicated teachers’ years of experience and the broad opportunities available for learning. Cross the magnificent Hawkesbury River and find Kuyper Christian School, nestled in the beautiful hills of Kurrajong, alongside the abundant Redbank Creek. Come and visit, take a tour, catch a glimpse of our school’s life and meet the people who make up our community. We look forward to meeting you. View full school

Koonwarra Village School (KVS) opened in 2012. The school is an independent primary school offering enrolment for children in Foundation to Grade 6. Founded from a shared vision of Fiona McKenzie, Sarah Maclean, and Hadassah Wanstall, KVS aims to provide a human-scale, democratic school life that inspires a life-long love of learning for students and staff alike. Our philosophy and guiding principles inform how we go about our teaching and learning. KVS receives government funding, like other Australian independent schools, in addition to tuition fees from parents. The maximum number of students to be enrolled at KVS is sixty-five. Belinda Gray, Shannon Letcher, and Lizzie Price work in support roles across the school. Fiona McKenzie is the School Coordinator and is responsible for administrative activities and facilities and is assisted by Philippa Lloyd, Jacqui Haysom, Belinda Gray, Shannon Letcher, and John Ogden. Our teachers are known as Mentors as it reflects the role they perform and the approach we have to teach and learning at KVS. Relationships are integral to the learning journey and students have the opportunity to work with several Mentors during the week as this allows the children to connect with a range of adults in different ways and form a wide variety of relationships. The Triskel students have also been able to select a Personal Mentor mentor with who the students feel comfortable communicating about any aspect of their school life. The Personal Mentor is the Mentor that predominantly helps the student manage their learning strategies, sets goals to develop their executive skills, and supports them in any social ‘bumps’. View full school

Kesser Torah College offers a unique education in Sydney: an authentic Torah education together with a rigorous General Studies program. However, our point of difference is further reinforced by the Torah values that permeate every aspect of the school day – and beyond. This means that our students are taught to see the very complex world of decision-making through the prism of a very clearly defined Torah lens. The journey from adolescence to adulthood is very often plagued by many competing priorities and influences. While our students are no strangers to the modern, sophisticated environment challenging them daily by growing up in the vibrant and diverse society that is Sydney, Australia, Kesser Torah College steers and guides them through these competing tensions by providing consistency of meaning and purpose: a Torah-true compass that offers them a roadmap, not only for their childhood and teenage years but for life. Our students are fortunate to be taught by exceptional educators, dedicated, not only to the subjects they teach but to the education of the “whole child”. A real teacher can teach his/her students to teach themselves. We believe that each student should be nurtured to achieve his or her own personal best. Moreover, the function of any great school is to educate beyond the classroom, and at KTC, the many extra-curricular, informal, and experiential programs do just that. As it so aptly says in Kidushin 40B Study is important because it leads to action”) We look forward to welcoming you as partners in this exciting journey and trust that you too will be inspired to grow with us, as together we teach our children to love and live their Judaism – daily. KTC Early Learning is nestled within the grounds of Kesser Torah College. We serve the Jewish Community and follow an integrated General and Jewish Studies curriculum. The proverb takes a village to raise a child encapsulates our approach with children. KTC is an entire community of different people interacting with children for them to learn, experience, and grow in a safe environment. KTC early learning is an integral part of the school. This integration provides your child with an advantage as it allows them to form a connection to school from a very young age. This continuum of learning and sense of belonging is a unique feature of the school. Research tells us very clearly that when you belong you become. View full school

Become involved in the overall life training of their children through active participation in the life of the College. View full school