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 enrols 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.
All students in Years 1 and 2 learn violin or cello in small group lessons. Woodwind instruments are added in Years 3 and 4.
Students graduate from Year 12 after studying the NSW HSC curriculum.
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.
Programs and opportunities In Secondary, the camps program 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 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 every year. Previous years' musicals include Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia, and Bring it On. Students can participate in cast and crew.
Notable alumni Callum MillsAustralian rules football player for the Sydney Swans Jacob Prestonrugby league player for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs; former Year 6 school captain
See also
List of non-government schools in New South Wales
References
External links Northern Beaches Christian School website Northern Beaches Christian School Annual Report 2023