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Where children learn and shine in nature!

To all our school families and friends, have a wonderful, restful break.We can't wait for more learning in Term 4. ...
27/09/2026

To all our school families and friends, have a wonderful, restful break.

We can't wait for more learning in Term 4.

'Year 9 & 10 recently went on an epic snow expedition. They arrived to chilly winds at Jindabyne. Our program coordinato...
26/09/2026

'Year 9 & 10 recently went on an epic snow expedition. They arrived to chilly winds at Jindabyne. Our program coordinator, Jacob, led us through some team building and breathing exercises before we geared up for the snow fields. It was an awesome start to what was a weekend filled with lots of firsts, lots of stacks (teachers included!) and lots of laughter.

Our day on the Perisher ski fields was apparently the worst of the season, with 90mm of rain and all of us drenched down to our socks! But that didn’t stop our students. Some of the comments from students were “That was the best day of my life!”, “I’ve never been so cold”, and “Can someone please film our snowball fight?”. The instructors all commented on how resilient our students were in the face of such difficult weather.

Sunday saw the sun out and bright blue alpine skies. We all headed out past Perisher for a day hike. Our Duke of Ed students were on dinner duty, so along with some friends they shopped and cooked up a storm with make-your-own nachos. It was such a delight to see them taking initiative and feeding 27 people independently.

Monday, we all headed out on the back-country hike over the Snowy River towards Little Mount Twynam. Our plans pivoted to make the most enjoyable experience for our students, with a challenging hike set for Duke of Ed, and a shorter hike for students who preferred a more gentle pace.

The resilience and joy we saw in students was something I am in awe of. Even when challenged, we found a way forward as a team, and I think that every single student grew a little bit that day towards the wonderful adults we know they will be.

Our whole crew camped out at Island Bend, and students paired up to cook their own meals with the Trangias. A beautiful end to our adventure. Thank you so much to all of the staff and students who made this an unforgettable experience that I will be reflecting on many years from now. Alanna (on behalf of Kellie, Rob and Lloyd).

The K-2 2026 Bush Dance was so much fun. Students showed off the dancing skills they have been learning and even the pa...
25/09/2026

The K-2 2026 Bush Dance was so much fun. Students showed off the dancing skills they have been learning and even the parents joined in.

We love making memories with our school community!

We have x2 positions currently advertised for The Nature School, do you know someone who might be interested? ...
25/09/2026

We have x2 positions currently advertised for The Nature School, do you know someone who might be interested?

Here is something to make you smile at this busy time of year... 'Fairy Doors' made by some of our students during their...
23/09/2026

Here is something to make you smile at this busy time of year...
'Fairy Doors' made by some of our students during their Tuesday Chooseday group. We absolutely love them.

The Nature School is looking for a Maths teacher and a Music teacher to join our growing team. Do you know someone looki...
22/09/2026

The Nature School is looking for a Maths teacher and a Music teacher to join our growing team. Do you know someone looking for an exciting change?

Recently, our Year 3 students put solar energy into action by building their own solar ovens out of recycled materials. ...
21/09/2026

Recently, our Year 3 students put solar energy into action by building their own solar ovens out of recycled materials.

Harnessing the sun's radiation, they managed to melt up some warm, gooey s'mores. It was a fantastic hands-on lesson combining science, creativity, and sustainability.

Easily the tastiest experiment of Term 3!

Our annual Bush Olympics for primary students was a hit again this year, testing students accuracy, strength, speed, coo...
18/09/2026

Our annual Bush Olympics for primary students was a hit again this year, testing students accuracy, strength, speed, coordination and teamwork. We were delighted to see everyone giving it a go.

Year 6 led the activities and did a wonderful job encouraging the other students.

Year 3/4 Adventure Day took us down to the Port Macquarie Maritime Museum, where we got a fascinating look into our loca...
17/09/2026

Year 3/4 Adventure Day took us down to the Port Macquarie Maritime Museum, where we got a fascinating look into our local maritime history. We then soaked up the views from Flagstaff lookout before trekking across the headland to Town Beach.

It was definitely a hot one, but everyone made the most of it! A well-earned lunch break was spent splashing in the water and sinking our toes into the cool sand of Oxley Beach. Another fantastic day out exploring our local backyard!

Come and join our amazing team!
16/09/2026

Come and join our amazing team!

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