It’s a big decision trying to work out which school your child will attend for primary or secondary school. When ITC was deciding on schools we found the best way was to attend an open day. You get to meet teachers, students and other parents. You also tour the facilities and can make comparisons. If you are deciding on a school ITC highly recommends you attend an open day.
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
- Hunters Hill Public School
- John Colet School
- Loreto Normanhurst
- Masada College
- Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College
- Northside Montessori
- Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview
- St Michael’s Primary School
- Sydney Grammar School, St Ives Preparatory School
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
Open Day: Saturday 20 March 2021 10am-12pm
Address: 5a Glenroy Ave, Middle Cove
Website: glenaeon.nsw.edu.au/openday
Phone: +612 9417 3193
Email: [email protected]
Type of School: Independent, Non-denominational, Co-ed, Preschool-Year 12
This Open Day event has been adapted to ensure our community stays healthy with COVID-safe practices in place. All guests must pre-register and sanitise hands on arrival at our beautiful bushland campus and maintain social distance between family group.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School is an independent, co-educational school catering for children from Preschool through to Year 12. The school is situated on three inspiring campuses on Sydney’s lower north shore. Our main campus at Middle Cove (Years 3-12) is located in a pristine bushland setting reaching down to Middle Harbour. The Kindergarten to Year 2 campus is situated nearby in Castlecrag while our Preschool is in Willoughby.
For over 60 years, Glenaeon has provided an academically challenging, culturally enriching, warm, and nurturing environment for young students. Through a broad and challenging curriculum and co-curricular programme, students are encouraged to think creatively, act ethically, and express themselves culturally. Our goal is to help students find meaning in life, and to live a life with meaning.
The school blends the NSW Board of Studies Curriculum with the ACARA- recognised Australian Steiner Curriculum and offers a wide range of subjects to HSC level. In 2020, Glenaeon ranked 64th in the top NSW schools with a top ATAR of 99.55
All Glenaeon students participate in the aesthetic program of drawing, painting, music and drama. A wide range of co-curricular activities are offered including a computer coding, debating, intra and inter-school sports competitions including fencing, netball and soccer and several music ensembles, bands and choirs. The school’s award-winning Outdoor Education program builds skills in adventure activities across Australia. Each year high school students undertake challenging expeditions including Tasmania’s Overland Track and Kakadu National Park.
To find out more about meaning and direction through a Glenaeon education, call 61 2 9417 3193 or visit www.glenaeon.nsw.edu.au
Hunters Hill Public School
Open Day: Virtual Tour (date end of Feb TBA)
Address: Reiby Road, Hunters Hill
Website: huntershd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 9817 4565
Type of School: Co-Education Public School
John Colet School
With Covid restrictions, we are currently offering 45-minute personal tours of the School with our Headmaster Julian Wilcock each week.
Open Day: 10am – 2pm Sunday 23 May 2021
Address: 6 Wyatt Ave, Belrose
Website: johncolet.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 9451 8395
Type of School: Multifaith independent coeducational K-6
Our foundational education prepares students for the wonders & challenges they’ll face in life. Our unique Primary School education is based on principles of academic excellence, rich cultural curriculum, spiritual values & character development. An annual Shakespeare Festival is a highlight for all with its core academic skills. Students are taught within a caring, supporting environment of trust & stay with their class teachers for 2-3 years for stability and connection. A daily vegetarian lunch is also provided.
Our focused teaching, proven methodology & effective delivery of NSW’s curriculum has consistently placed us among top-ranking primary schools in Australia. The success of our program is seen in the result of happy, motivated children who see themselves as part of a community.
John Colet School is a multi-faith School, where spiritual and character development is an important aspect of our students’ development. The children are introduced to simple exercises in self-awareness and inner stillness. There are regular moments of quiet between lessons, and at the age of 10, the children can learn meditation. The aim is to give children a quiet sense of self assurance and confidence. Philosophy classes are conducted at all age levels, as open discussions addressing questions such as Who am I, How should I live my Life, What does it mean to be a good friend? Scripture classes draw on a range of traditions from East and West.
A wide range of clubs and activities are offered both within school hours and before and after school, including sailing, tennis, fencing, chess, music tuition, ensemble, yoga, classical and modern languages and gardening. Swimming lessons are provided during school time. All students learn choral singing and music notation. The children take part in all sorts of outside competitions – such as singing eisteddfods, inter-school debating or sport, or inter school chess championships. A full list of clubs and activities is on our website.
Loreto Normanhurst
Virtual Open Day: 11am to 3pm, 6 March 2021. (Onsite tours available. Booking information will be sent to registered families)
Via curated Open Day microsite. Registrations required.
Register at website: www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au
Address: 91-93 Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst NSW
Website: loretonh.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 9473 7300
Type of School: Catholic, independent day & boarding school for girls from Years 5-12
At Loreto Normanhurst, we are proud of 124 years’ experience in educating young women of grit and integrity. Our unique and robust Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model (LNSGM) motivates our students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers dedicated to all areas of our FACE Curriculum – Faith, Academic, Community and Extra-curricular. Guided by an active faith and by the conviction of our foundress Mary Ward that ‘women in time to come will do much,’ we encourage our students to be courageous, curious and compassionate leaders of change.
Join our Virtual Open Day – everything you need, in one place, to help make your choice.
This year’s Open Day will be hosted virtually through our curated Open Day Microsite. The Open Day Microsite will bring families the rich offerings of our School through feature presentations, a 360-walkthrough virtual tour of the Primary, Secondary and Boarding Schools, a showcase of Life at Loreto, and live Q&A sessions. You will hear from our Principal, Ms Marina Ugonotti, and other key staff about our Learning, Pastoral and Extra-curricular programs. Through these presentations, you will witness our FACE Curriculum (faith, Academic, Community, Extra-curricular) in action and see some of the extra-curricular opportunities our students enjoy such as music and drama performances, sport displays, mock trials and debating.
The microsite will be live from 11am Saturday, 6 March 2021 and the microsite link will be emailed to registered families in the week prior to Open Day.
We are also delighted to confirm that onsite tours of the Day School will be available on Open Day. Families can experience our beautiful 25 acres of grounds and buildings guided by our staff and students and will be able to engage with our Enrolments Team at the end of the tour. These tours will be limited to one family per tour. More information about booking an onsite tour will be communicated to families.
Register here to join our Virtual Open Day and to book a tour:www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au
Can’t make it? You’ll be able to access the live recordings after the event. Please register to receive the link.
Onsite tours available. Booking information will be sent to registered families
Masada College
Open Day: Virtual Open Day 24th March 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Address: 9-15 Link Road, St Ives
Website: masada.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 9449 3744
Email: [email protected]
Type of School: Co-Educational Jewish School Open to All
Located in St Ives, Masada College is a Jewish co-educational school from Preschool to Year 12. Students from all backgrounds are welcomed to the College, which prides itself on inclusivity. The College develops independent thinkers, through Culture of Thinking pedagogy and allows students to reach their potential through support and individual learning plans. Masada College has HSC results consistently in the top schools in NSW. The College’s educational mission is to raise responsible individual thinkers with a strong sense of social justice and confidence in their ability to determine their own future.
Open Day: Virtual Open Day 24th March 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Join us for the Masada College Virtual Open Day. Learn about the Masada difference, where every student reaches their full potential, meet with the Heads of School, the College Principal and the Head of Academic Care. There will be informative sessions from each of our schools from our Early Learning Centre to our Junior and our Senior School as well as our Head of Academic Care. You will have the opportunity to ask questions during the event. Register masada.nsw.edu.au. Ph: 9449 3744 [email protected] 9-15 Link Road St Ives
Masada College is an inclusive, co-educational Jewish College that welcomes students from all backgrounds.
Year 7 Experience Day: Experience our diverse range of subjects and have confidence in your future at our Year 7 Experience Day on 12 March 8.15am – 3.00pm. This is your chance to learn firsthand what a Masada education is all about!
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College
Open Day: Sunday 7 March, 9:30am – 1:30pm
Address: 128 Miller Street, North Sydney
Website: www.monte.nsw.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9409 6200
Email: [email protected]
Facebook page: montesantangelomercycollegensw
Type of School: Independent Catholic secondary day school for girls, Years 7 to 12
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College has been educating and caring for young women for over 145 years, continuing a tradition of excellence in Catholic education in the way of our founders, the Sisters of Mercy North Sydney. We embrace and celebrate our core values of Mercy, human dignity, justice, service, and option for the poor. These values guide our teaching and learning culture and inform our student immersion programs and social justice initiatives. We believe in choices and offering our students the best possible opportunities in education, offering both the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the NSW Higher School Certificate to our senior students.
We will have limited numbers at our 2021 College Open Day, so registration is essential to ensure your visit and discover what makes Monte the best choice for your daughter’s education. We look forward to welcoming you to the College and sharing all that Monte has to offer your daughter.
Northside Montessori
Open Day: Saturday 20 March from 10.00am till 1.00pm
Address: 42-44 Bobbin Head Road, Pymble
Website: northsidemontessori.nsw.edu.au/
Phone: (02) 9144 2835
Email: [email protected]
Type of School: Independent, co-educational, non-denominational school for children aged 3-12 years
Northside Montessori School is a vibrant community where children are nurtured and love learning. While many schools motivate children to learn through promises of various rewards, Montessori philosophy is based on the belief that if you develop an interest and take responsibility of your own learning, you learn better and more thoroughly. It is deeply tied to the natural developmental path of the child. Northside Montessori School is a co-educational, non-denominational school for children aged 3-12 years. We have multiple programs to cater for the different age groups. Montessori education produces happy, social, disciplined, independent young people with a true love of learning.
Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview
Dates: 25 May 2021 and 29 July 2021 (9.00 – 11.00am)
Address: Tambourine Bay Road, Riverview
Website: riverview.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 9882 8222
Email: [email protected]
Type of School: Independent boys’ school from Year 5 to Year 12 (Boarding Years 6-12)
Established in 1880, Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview is a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, providing holistic education for young men from Years 5 to 12.
Our Jesuit ethos of developing “men for others” means our educational program not only equips our students with the skills to succeed in the world, but also the drive and compassion to change it for the better. Our pastoral care program, which is central to college life, is underpinned by the Jesuit spirit of cura personalis (care for the individual), which ensures that every student is known and cared for. Riverview is committed to helping every student develop their highest potential, whether it be in academic life, sports or creative and performing arts. We are proud to foster an environment that encourages students to discover and develop their unique talents.
Spread over a 110-acre campus along Lane Cove River, our facilities include exceptional learning spaces, a fully equipped sports centre, several theatres, state-of-the-art music centre, boat shed and an agricultural plot. Located in the Sydney Metro area, we are in walking distance from the local shopping district and just 10 minutes’ drive from the city.
In the ever-changing regulations due to COVID-19, it is likely that this year’s Open Day will be a virtual event. In this scenario, there will be an address from the College Principal Dr Paul Hine, as well as virtual video tours conducted by students.
St Michael’s Primary School
Open Day: 23 March 3:30-4:30 & 25 March 3:30pm-4:30pm
Address: 181-187 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
Website: stmlanecove.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 9427 3508
Type of School: Catholic Co- Educational Primary School
St Michael’s Catholic Primary School Lane Cove prepares students for an ever-changing world by providing skills for life. We encourage academic performance in an environment of innovation. Critical and creative thinking are central pillars of our teaching, and the social and emotional development of students are given equal focus.
Close connections with the community and parish ensures that St Michael’s is an all-embracing and all-welcoming school.
Sydney Grammar School, St Ives Preparatory School
Open Day: Friday 30th April, 9am – 12pm. Tours are on Tuesday 2 March, 6.00pm – LIMITED PLACES, Tuesday 30 March, 6.00pm. There will be more next term and throughout the year.
Address: Ayres Road, St Ives NSW 2075
Website: sydgram.nsw.edu.au/st-ives
Phone: 8302 5200
Email: [email protected]
Type of School: Independent, secular and academically selective boys’ preparatory school.
Sydney Grammar School, St Ives Preparatory, is a school for busy boys who love to learn, ask lots of questions and think deeply about their world. From Preschool to Year 6, St Ives Prep embraces a strong school-wide culture of reading and the joy of discovery.
The School has both impressive curricula and extra-curricula programmes with the boys growing and learning in fields such as literacy, music, drama, sport, the visual arts, languages, debating, STEM, science and chess. St Ives Prep is dedicated to developing rounded boys who are passionate about learning and keen to be active, informed and critical thinkers and is set in beautiful grounds with plenty of space to play. The St Ives Prep bus has a number of stops in the Lane Cove and Hunters Hill area.
In light of the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and the health and safety of the community, school tours are limited to groups of 30 adults. Bookings are essential.
We offer regular school tours in addition to our annual open day.
