Welcome to Currambena in Cammeraygal Country

“….learning in a co-operative environment in which decision-making and authority are shared.”
(David Cohen, Currambena founder and friend)

We are a democratic school based on the North Shore of Sydney that offers truly child-centred education for both pre and primary school children. Established over 50 years ago, we have long been recognised as a leader in innovative educational thinking. At Currambena we deliver a holistic approach to learning, with the help of a flexible curriculum, which focuses on developing a child’s skills for life as well as high academic standards.

Community

Currambena functions as a cooperative venture of parents, teachers and children. Parent's support and energy enhance the life of the school in many ways.

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Democracy

At Currambena all decisions that affect the school are made at class, school and council meetings. Each student, parent and staff member has an equal vote and together we share the responsibility for the quality of life at the school, building children’s understanding, pride and ownership of their environment.

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Work at Currambena

Unique opportunity!

Currambena is looking for a new Educational Coordinator to work potentially three days per week, managing communication and educational issues throughout the school. Ideally, this person will be a teacher themselves and have experience in alternative/democratic school settings. They will work with our Business Manager and our Administrator and will report to our School Council, taking responsibility for tasks such as government reporting, staffing matters and parent involvement.

For a full job description, please click here, or email wendyp@currambena.nsw.edu.au or katrinaA@currambena.nsw.edu.au for any questions.

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