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Currambena: A Democratic Primary and Preschool
Empowering young minds with progressive education and democratic principles, Currambena fosters confident, compassionate learners ready to thrive in a dynamic world.
Located on Cammeraygal land on Sydney’s North Shore, Currambena is a democratic school offering a truly child-centred education for pre-and primary school children. Established over 55 years ago and grounded in strong research, Currambena is a leader in innovative educational thinking. Their holistic approach to learning features a curriculum that emphasises both learning for life and academic achievement.
Currambena: A Democratic and Progressive School
Since 1969, Currambena has pioneered progressive education, nurturing young minds to become confident, creative thinkers. Learning is an exciting journey where children are encouraged to explore, question, and discover at their own pace. With small class sizes and a personalised approach, Currambena creates a nurturing environment where each child’s unique talents and interests are celebrated, fostering a lifelong love for learning and discovery. Every child receives the attention they need to flourish both academically and emotionally. Through their dynamic blend of stage-based learning and democratic principles, students emerge as empowered, self-assured individuals ready to embrace the challenges of tomorrow.
Join their warm, inclusive community, and embark on a journey of lifelong learning and growth.
Currambena Preschool
At Currambena, they believe that play is a vital part of learning. The preschool children engage in a variety of small-group and individual activities that allow them to explore and experiment. These experiences are designed to promote their physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and linguistic development throughout the day.
Currambena Primary School
The small class sizes and high teacher-to-student ratios allow Currambena to create challenging and inspiring programs for all students. This approach fosters a love of learning by offering freedom of choice and agency.
Foundationally, the school commits to respect each child's individuality, encourage self-determination, develop creative and critical thinking skills, and emphasise cooperation over competition, all while maintaining high academic standards in line with these values.
Learn More About Currambena
To learn more about Currambena’s approach to education, visit the website, email enquiries@currambena.
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