Meet our Community
Hear from our Currambena community the impact we had on their and their children’s lives.
Notes from our Alumni
David Heilpern in October 2007 offered his memories and the closing comment that
I can honestly attribute much of my success to my years at Currambena, for it gave me a love of learning that seems so rare these days, especially among boys.
Nathalie Thibaux contributed a lovely “thank you” poem on 24 June 2004. She came back to Currambena to do her “prac” with Wendy’s class.
Amy Mortimer came back to Currambena in 2000 to conduct a study in partial fulfillment of her Masters of Teaching. Click here for an extract describing her motivation or download her full paper (PDF).
Currambena Alumni
Many former students, families and staff continue to have a relationship with Currambena for years after their own school years.
Some return to enrol their own children and others participate in the classroom, at events, as student teachers or just to drop in and say hello. We love to hear about how life after Currambena is for our alumni and welcome letters, emails and articles with news.
Going back in time a bit now, but some things don’t change – In 1995, an Alumni survey was done by the third year survey research students of Macquarie University: “Overall, this is a picture of largely happy, responsible, high-achieving young people who generally regard their Currambena experience with great affection and appreciation.”
Letter from our parents
My son attended this school from preschool until the end of Wendys! We had eight incredibly happy years here. I say 'we' because having a child in this school enriched our whole family. Choosing Currambena was one of the best parenting decisions we've made so far. We loved the whole community and especially the magnificent staff". - ex-parent
“I first came across this amazing school whilst I was spending time at South Pacific Private Hospital. In one of my sessions they showed a DVD of children as young as five learning and practicing these skills that were so foreign to me. I watched in awe!
When I was granted the gift of children in my 40’s I knew there was only one school for them – Currambena.
Currambena is a community and the support is not only there for the children it’s for the adults as well. I have often asked questions and been listened to and spoken to in such a caring and loving way.
We travel 2 – 4 hrs every day and there is nowhere else we would rather be.” - Christine
Currambena alumni of all ages are invited to send their comments, pictures, anecdotes and memories of the school by e-mail to enquiries@currambena.nsw.edu.au.