The Nature School (TNS) Primary is fully registered and delivers 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. What makes us different, is we regularly take learning beyond the traditional classroom. Our learning model is inquiry-based with a focus on scientific exploration through real-world experiments. For our students, 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
Learners at TNS are scientific thinkers, curious questioners, and articulate communicators, capable of affecting change now and in the future.
Key Information
Term Dates 2024
Term 1
Staff commence: Monday 22 January
Kindy & Year 7 Commence: Monday 29 January
Whole School Commences: Tuesday 30 January
Term ends: Friday 12 April
Term 2
Staff commence: Monday 29 April (pupil free)
Students commence: Tuesday 30 April
Term ends: Friday 28 June
Term 3
Staff commence: Monday 22 July (pupil free)
Students commence: Tuesday 23 July
Term ends: Friday 27 September
Term 4
Staff commence: Monday 14 October (pupil free)
Students commence: Tuesday 15 October
Term ends: Wednesday 11 December
(Staff finish: Friday 13 December)
Term Dates 2025
Term 1
Staff commence: Wednesday 22 January
Kindy, Year 6 & all Secondary Commence: Wednesday 29 January
Whole School Commences: Thursday 30 January
Term ends: Friday 11 April
Term 2
Staff commence: Monday 28 April (pupil free day)
Students commence: Tuesday 29 April
Term ends: Friday 27 June
Term 3
Staff commence: Monday 21 July (pupil free day)
Students commence: Tuesday 22 July
Term ends: Friday 26 September
Term 4
Staff commence: Monday 13 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.