The Nature SchoolTM (TNS) is fully Registered with NESA to deliver the NSW Syllabus in all key learning areas from Kindergarten through to Year 6. High-quality education is at the forefront of what we do and we regularly take learning beyond the traditional classroom. Our model balances explicit teaching with inquiry-based learning, and scientific exploration through real-world experiments. We emphasise learning by doing and encourage curiosity and cooperation. Students are grouped in small classes, with opportunities for multi-age learning and inquiry-based projects. Our smaller class sizes allow teachers to focus on the individual needs of students so they can get the most out of their school learning experience. We care deeply about the wellbeing of our children and have a high priority on play!
Learners at TNS are scientific thinkers, curious questioners, and articulate communicators, capable of affecting change now and in the future.
Key Information
Term Dates 2026
Term 1
Staff commence: Wednesday 21 January
Kindy, Year 6 & Secondary Commence: Wednesday 28 January
Whole School Commences: Thursday 29 January
Term ends: Thursday 2 April
Term 2
Staff commence: Monday 20 April (pupil free day)
Students commence: Tuesday 21 April
Term ends: Friday 26 June
Term 3
Staff commence: Monday 20 July (pupil free day)
Students commence: Tuesday 21 July
Term ends: Friday 25 September
Term 4
Staff commence: Monday 12 October (pupil free day)
We value connected learning opportunities, connecting with our community, and connection with nature.
Protect
We value childhood, protect the rights of children, and advocate for protection of the environment.
Respect
We value self respect, respect for others, and respect for the natural world.
We acknowledge the Birpai people who are the traditional custodians of the land on which we learn and work together at The Nature School. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and commit to build relationships, respect and opportunities for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.