Amity College Illawarra Campus

Amity is all about creating bonds and nurturing positive relationships that will effectively inspire progress, explore the heights of human potential and achieve success. This is the founding philosophy of our school and is what drives it to new levels of accomplishment in all dimensions every day. The vision of Amity College is to raise healthy and happy individuals with strength of mind, body, character and spirit who will not only excel beyond their personal best but also become leaders in their respective fields, enlightening the global community.

Our warm and caring environment is conducive to learning in all aspects of life. Being a multi-campus, non-denominational independent school, we welcome students from all backgrounds, and appreciate and celebrate the diversity they bring into our school community. Our enthusiastic and compassionate staff foster a love of learning and encourage critical thinking, setting the foundations for academic excellence through a rich and challenging curriculum. These foundations are enhanced through extra-curricular activities and pastoral care initiatives, nourishing our students as well-rounded individuals.

We are committed to preparing leading generations who are inquisitive, knowledgeable, caring and contributing members of our local and global communities. This can only be accomplished through the collective responsibility of our staff, students, parents and the wider community.

In all aspects of learning at Amity College we emphasise honesty, integrity, respect, freedom and many other moral and ethical values. Our Pastoral Care initiatives are designed to provide students with intellectual, personal, emotional and social nourishment. Discussion groups, after-school activities and term camps are organised by dedicated staff to allow students to establish a firm sense of identity and belonging.

We encourage our students to connect with the wider community through joint activities such as Multicultural Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Day and Youth Encounters, as well as interstate and international trips. As a result, our students are given invaluable opportunities to establish firm, enduring friendships and connections with other students. Our endeavours to raise empathetic and conscious students who are always prepared to help people in difficult circumstances has established a culture of concern for the broader community through local and global social-justice projects.

We enable our students to not only learn but also put into practice the school’s values through various leadership programs. Our effective Peer Support and Duke of Edinburgh programs enhance the leadership capabilities of senior students while allowing junior students to develop a sense of self-awareness and understanding.