Canberra Christian School

Canberra Christian School is held in high esteem by the community for its balanced nurture and development of our children in a caring, well-disciplined environment. Our school focus is on helping students reach their full academic potential, developing Christian faith and moral character, and acquiring social confidence and responsibility.

The size and structure of our school allows for each child to be treated as a special individual. Value for one’s self, respect and acceptance of others and wise decision making are just a few of the skills and attitudes that demonstrate the special character of our school.

At Canberra Christian School, families become part of a community which seeks positive well balanced Christian values for their children. It is a place where lasting friendships are established.

Our Christian school provides tailored education for your child in Mawson ACT. Our campus offers an Early Learning Centre (with Long Day Care), Pre-School and Primary School with a secured High School placement.

We are well-resourced, co-educational and maintain small classroom sizes so each student can be challenged to discover his/her particular gifts and talents. As a Christian school we also encourage families of all religious and cultural backgrounds to apply for enrolment Please make an appointment today to visit us and tour our school.

At Canberra Christian School we provide a safe and happy environment for your child to learn within a supportive community. Our enthusiastic, highly professional teaching team focus on nurturing the strengths of our students. We offer an excellent pre-kindergarten program catering for 4 year olds, as well as the convenience of a stimulating and secure after school care facility. Our teachers work together with parents to bring continuity between school and home, and are committed to keeping you informed and listening to your concerns.

The educational organization and function of this school is based on the Christian principles and values as understood and described by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We have a firm conviction that there is an eternal, loving and personal God, the supreme focus of life, who has always existed, is all powerful, is the source of all life, truth, beauty and Christian values.

We implement the government developed Australian Curriculum (www.acara.edu.au). However, Canberra Christian School staff recognize the individuality of each child’s learning needs and offers a program designed to maximize each students potential in all areas of their learning.  Children are placed on levels of work based on achievement outcomes rather than chronological age resulting in satisfaction and challenge being an integral part of the child’s learning program.  Children at an early age see themselves as individuals in their learning and are usually willing to be placed at appropriate levels for themselves rather than being concerned about their peers.  The overall result is children feeling positive about their achievements in the academic areas.

The foundation of our approach to educating your child is our secure and nurturing school environment. We create this environment through appreciation for individual needs, respect for the children in our care and support for their values and opinions.

Through this approach we will help your child to reach their full potential whilst developing self-esteem and an appreciation for the needs of others.

Because we take a holistic approach to education, we nurture character development and spirituality.  In our special values education program we highlight the importance of wise decision making, and focus on positive values.  Through fostering leadership skills and respect for others, students develop into well rounded and responsible citizens.  Lively weekly chapel services, class devotionals and scripture classes focus on Christian values and aim to develop self-worth and social responsibility.