Northern Beaches Christian School
| Northern Beaches Christian School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°40′27″S 151°12′07″E / 33.674039°S 151.201874°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school |
| Denomination | Non-denominational Christian |
| Established | 1981 |
| Educational authority | NSW Department of Education |
| Principal | Tim Watson |
| Employees | 150[1] |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrolment | 1,175[1] (2023) |
| Colour | Navy blue |
| Website | nbcs |
Northern Beaches Christian School is an independent non-denominational Christian co-educational primary and secondary day school, located in Terrey Hills, Sydney, Australia.
Established in 1981, the school provides a well-rounded, caring education for approximately 1,200 students from Pre-K to Year 12.
Curriculum
NBCS Pre-K follows a curriculum that combines Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the NSW Early Stage 1 Curriculum. It includes a bush kindy program. [2]
All students in Years 1 and 2 learn violin or cello[3] in small group lessons. Woodwind instruments are added in Years 3 and 4.
Students graduate from Year 12 after studying the NSW HSC curriculum.[4]
Modern architectural buildings
The school completed its multi-purpose hall named after Australian actress Marina Prior in 2009 and its three-storey STEM Centre in 2024. Its modern buildings were designed sustainably and have won several architectural awards.[5]
Programs and opportunities
In Secondary, the camps program[6] allows students to choose the activity of their preference during camp week. Groups of students from Year 8 to Year 11 can choose from activities like scuba diving, mountain biking, surfing, golf, photography and more.
The school has a Global Opportunities Program[7] which aims to build global bridges through community partnership, cultural understanding and shared learning. Secondary students can choose from study tours, language immersions, service and sports tours.
Musical Theatre
NBCS stages a Broadway musical[8] every year. Previous years' musicals included Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia, Bring it On. Students can participate in cast and crew.
Notable alumni
- Callum Mills – Australian rules football player for the Sydney Swans[9]
- Jacob Preston – rugby league player for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Former Year 6 School Captain.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Northern Beaches Christian School 2023 Annual Report" (PDF). 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ nbcs.nsw.edu.au https://www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/little-learners/. Retrieved 10/03/2026.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ nbcs.nsw.edu.au https://www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/our-community/primary-performing-arts/. Retrieved 10/03/2026.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ nbcs.nsw.edu.au https://www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/secondary/. Retrieved March 2026.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Our World-Class Facilities". Northern Beaches Christian School. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "Student Opportunity Week - NBCS". www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au. Retrieved 10/03/2026.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Global Opportunities". Northern Beaches Christian School. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au https://www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/our-community/music-dance-drama-2/. Retrieved 10/03/2026.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Sydney Swans fast-track Callum Mills into leadership group". The Daily Telegraph. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Northern Beaches Christian School". facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved 25 August 2023.