David Creais

Northholm Grammar School is a vibrant and supportive environment where young people can develop the knowledge, skills and personal attributes they need to live a rich and purposeful life as future global citizens. Northholm is strongly committed to the growth and success of each student, both in school and beyond, ensuring their wellbeing in a caring, supportive and nurturing community. We recognise the critical importance of preparing young people with a holistic education so they can flourish academically, socially, physically, culturally and spiritually. Our students have the ability to develop caring, sensitive relationships based on strong self-discipline which enables them to not only withstand the many negative influences which our modern society holds up as worthwhile, but also to see the shallowness of these influences. Our teachers are dedicated, passionate, motivated and inspirational educators with expertise in curriculum and relationship building capacity. They are actively involved in the many different aspects of school life and support our students experientially in diverse environments where risk is acknowledged and managed for authentic growth to occur, through both failure and success in building resilience, curiosity and courage. This approach is fundamental to the nature of our dynamic and innovative context, where learning and teaching is informed and shaped by the latest thinking in education and students are prepared for the realities of life in our world beyond school. Northholm firmly believes that the best learning occurs in an environment where students are happy, known and supported by staff. Situated in Arcadia, in the North West of Sydney, Northholm is situated on 10 tranquil hectares and is within easy reach of the Hills District, the Upper North Shore, Hornsby District and the Hawkesbury Valley. The campus enhances the school’s sense of community and its proximity to natural bush land provides easy access to outdoor education.