Founded in 1984, Nepean Christian School is an educational haven where the Bible informs all areas of activity and where parents, in partnership with dedicated staff, can collectively exercise their authority and responsibility for the nurture of their children.
Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, home rooms for every class from Kindergarten to Year 10, specialist rooms for science, computers, design and technology, visual arts, music, library and special education, idyllic bush setting, basketball, netball and soccer fields.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Year 9 and 10 electives include Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Wood Technics and three levels of Mathematics. All students are involved in the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, PD/Health/PE, Design and Technology, and Information Technology Studies.
Sport: Competitive sports — students are involved in the annual school and interschool swimming, athletic and cross-country carnivals. Most students have the opportunity to be involved in regular interschool sport including basketball, netball, soccer, softball, football, and indoor hockey.
Leisure sports: A wide range of leisure pursuits are included in the program including swimming, rock climbing, ice-skating, bush walking, and aerobics. Fitness and sport programs are part of the normal school week for all students.
Extracurricular activities: The class and specialist camping program provides opportunities for all students from Years 2 to 10 to be involved in at least one camp per year. Specialist camps include writing, visual arts, science adventure and music. Students are also involved in regular excursions, academic and slice of life adventures.
Welfare and personal development: A multi-skilled home teacher has the pastoral responsibility for each Year level group. At various points, there are authentic learning experiences when students can live their learning. Student leadership is a strong emphasis. Forthright and firm discipline is based on justice, grace and intimacy of relationships.
Special features: There is an emphasis on a small caring environment, where home and school work in partnership within a Christian perspective. There is a commitment to the development and learning needs of all students. Learning is seen as an adventure, which involves teamwork, surprise and rigour.