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Christian Education

A Nurturing Community

New Hope Christian School is a supportive and nurturing NESA Registered School that caters for Kindergarten - Year 12 students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or a moderate level of Intellectual Disability.

Supportive and Nurturing

Your child will thrive in our welcoming community as we support, nurture and empower them to develop holistically. New Hope extends a warm welcome to families, embracing them as valued collaborators, united in the shared mission to educate and empower students to fulfill their unique potential within our Christ-centred learning community.

Student Development

We believe every child is valuable and unique, created in God’s image, equipped with their own distinct strengths and abilities. Our Christian culture and our dedicated Christian teachers encourage students to know they are loved and valued. We are here to help every child become their best, learn to be comfortable in who they are and discover their own unique purpose in life.

Junior school student playing drums in music class at New Hope Christian School
Christian Education

Living With Hope

The New Hope educational model was initially pioneered in 1979. It was designed to be a blend of Bible-based instruction, Christian values, and integrated learning. Regardless of the diverse challenges and varying intellectual and social abilities that students encountered, they flourished in this environment. The initial success for this first School now unfolds as the ongoing story of New Hope Christian School as we continue to grow, serving as a beacon of hope for families in Dural and the surrounding areas.

Dedicated Teachers

Spiritual Growth

Biblical Worldview

Wholistic
Care

Healthy Relationships

Academic Excellence

Teacher and student using cards to problem solve

Purpose and Destiny

New Hope Christian School embodies hope in all teaching and learning. Every child’s dignity is honoured, recognised and respected. Hope sparks children to embrace all the opportunities God has designed for them to enjoy through our tailored learning. Your child has a purpose and destiny, crafted by God, and shaped by hope.

Junior school students and teacher working together at New Hope Christian School

Student Development

Our pastoral care embodies genuine Christian concern for your child. Recognising the unique worth of each child as a creation of God, we integrate pastoral care into our student development program. Every staff member works diligently to help each child discover their personal value and embrace the extraordinary person that God purposed them to be.

Pastoral

Empathetic Care

Our Christian values shape our pastoral care for students. Our dedicated staff exemplify empathy, demonstrating kindness, compassion and understanding as they educate and support your child. Your child will experience holistic nurturing through our Pastoral Care classes, daily devotions and empathetic care. Your child can truly thrive.

Biblical Worldview

In our educational approach, the Biblical worldview plays a pivotal role. Our teaching is deeply influenced by Christian beliefs and values, aiming to integrate these principles into the learning program. This intentional infusion provides students with a profound understanding of their personal significance and identity in Christ.

Holistic Learning

Our educational strategy goes beyond traditional curriculum teaching. We employ a multifaceted approach, combining curriculum instruction, extra-curricular activities, life-skill development, and character formation. This holistic method ensures that students experience comprehensive growth and development, fostering outcomes that extend beyond academic achievements.

Christ Centred

As a Christ-centered learning community, our foundational belief is that your child flourishes best within a nurturing environment. Our programs are meticulously crafted to enhance the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of each individual. Within this nurturing context, we strive to create an authentic community that accelerates student development.

Valued Community

We understand that genuine student development occurs most effectively in an authentic community setting. When children feel valued and sense a true sense of belonging, their learning and overall development take on a deeper meaning. This atmosphere not only helps them thrive but also enables them to fully engage with their potential.

He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright, and just is He.

DEUTERONOMY 32:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be an Orientation Day before my child starts school?

Families who have enrolled their child before the end of the year prior to them commencing will be invited to the School orientation day. For families who have applied after this, it is our goal to assist families in relation to orientation and preparation. We invite these families to contact us to see how we may accommodate their requirements for a school orientation appointment when it falls outside the designated School orientation date.

Do we have to be Christians to enrol?

No. New Hope welcomes families of varied backgrounds and faith to enrol their children. However, all families with children enrolled at New Hope are required to support and respect the Christian beliefs and values. New Hope is required to deliver all teaching in alignment with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) guidelines. As a distinctly Christian school, the curriculum is taught from a Biblical perspective and framed by the Christian worldview.

What is the Specialised Learning Approach at New Hope?

New Hope delivers a differentiated but comprehensive curriculum in an appropriately tailored learning environment so that each student is supported in their personal growth, allowing them to find flourish in life. New Hope seeks to provide the benefits of both targeted Special Education experiences and general learning experiences only possible in a large mainstream schooling context.