Education Philosophy
Northholm's academic curriculum is combined with a Christian community. The School seeks to be large enough to cater for wide academic choices and small enough to care for the individual student. High expectations and pastoral care are the School's stated ideals that guide the development of young people in their adolescent growth. Northholm offers many co-curricular activities, international cultural exchanges and opportunities for students to find new interests and skills. Senior students may choose to study TAFE vocational courses linking school and future work. The Middle Years program for Years 5 to 8 features a core curriculum taught by a core group of teachers who know them well and understand the social and intellectual needs of their age group.
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