Our Learning Philosophy
Dream Bigger
Learning at NWCS
We are an outstanding school, where our staff and students are both leaders and learners who share a passion for solving problems and growing capacity. Every educational activity at North West Christian School is designed to provide opportunities for all student to achieve their maximum development intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically. We are committed to advancing the growth and development of all teaching and support staff, to enable them to flourish as professionals for their personal benefit and for the benefit of our students.
NWCS acknowledges our Creator God as the essential source of all wisdom and virtue. We also recognise and respect the place of the Australian Curriculum (AC) and the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) learning areas and studies and it endorses their study as part of the formal curriculum of the school.
Early Learning
Keen for Kindy? Why not try our Little Learners Playgroup for 0-4 year olds.
Primary School
Our Primary School is carefully designed to provide opportunities for all student to achieve their maximum development intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically.
Secondary School
Our Secondary School is a place where students thrive in a Christ-centred, future-focused, values-based environment. We pursue excellence in all areas of school life and strive to make school an inspiring place through our flagship programs
“Our priority, as Christian educators, is to know your child, to tailor their experience and support them as an individual. This individualised care and support is at the core of what we do and is supported by a range of flagship learning programs designed to enhance and support each student's learning experience.”
The Very Best
Our Flagship Programs
Australian Curriculum
Our teachers use the ACARA Australian Curriculum frameworks to develop, plan for and deliver learning and teaching from Foundation to Year 10 in each of the eight Learning Areas released by ACARA:
- English;
- Mathematics;
- Science;
- Humanities and Social Sciences: History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship,
- Economics and Business;
- Health and Physical Education;
- The Arts: Music, Visual Art, Drama
- Technologies: Design and Technology, and Digital Technology;
For further information on the Australian Curriculum, click here
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
Our TCE program offers a broad range of subject choices that allows students to pursue their interests, and at the same time provide opportunities and learning pathways to continue with their choices of tertiary education. Subjects offered for TCE may vary slightly from year to year and is dependent on student choices. Subjects are offered from mathematics, sciences, humanities, arts, technologies and languages.
The Encounter Curriculum
To develop an appreciation for Christian heritage, Seventh-day Adventist heritage, community building, citizenship, social justice, and stewardship of the environment and resources, Biblical Studies are delivered through the Adventist Encounter Curriculum from Foundation to Year 10, and through the VCE study design: Religion and Society.
‘Transformational Teaching - Learning Area’ frameworks
The School uses the ASA ‘Transformational Teaching - Learning Area’ values frameworks to embed Christian Values in curriculum and learning and teaching practices.
Excursions and Camps
All students at all year levels participate in excursions and incursions to enrich their learning experiences.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Seventh-day Adventist Schools (TAS) have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
Each member of the School’s community has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play individually, and collectively, to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do, and every decision they make.
The School’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety has been designed to reflect the National
Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
