Education
re-imagined

Blue Gum Community School is an independent co-ed school in the historic heart of Hornsby welcoming Preschool and Primary (Kindergarten to Year 2) students and their families.

 
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Blue Gum Community School Hornsby

Preschool + Primary School on Sydney’s North Shore

A place where children explore the rich possibilities of childhood, while becoming independent, and interdependent. Blue Gum’s ethos is grounded in the Australian tradition of ‘a fair go’ ‐ a strong commitment to social justice, especially the right of each child to feel valued; develop a sense of belonging; and be equipped with the essential academic and interpersonal skills for success and a meaningful life with others.

Blue Gum Community School values the remarkable capabilities of young children, recognising early childhood as a significant stage of life – full of discovery, learning and forming relationships. Guided by the NSW Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework, Blue Gum Community School provides a site of recognised best-practice, nationally and internationally. Our approach prioritises opportunities for children to learn with others every day through conversation, research and collaborative investigations. Our teachers design daily learning experiences and provocations for children that invite deep inquiry, questioning and reflection, as children work towards mastering new skills.

“At Blue Gum we make time for thinking, reflecting, experimenting and talking through ideas. Instead of rushing children from one activity to the next, we recognise that time spent working with a peer or a small group – to unravel a mystery or solve a problem – provides a rich resource enabling extended exploration to develop deep understandings. Through working together, thinking with others and navigating different points of view, the learning process becomes even richer; this highlights the central role of relationships within Blue Gum’s approach to teaching and learning.”

- Jill McLachlan, Principal, Blue Gum Community School Hornsby

  • Preschool

    3 to 5 year olds

    32 children in total

    Open 48 weeks a year

    Short day 9am to 3pm

    Full day 8am to 6pm

    2, 3 and 5 day places

  • Primary

    Kindergarten to Year 2

    48 children in total

    Multi-age classes

    Open during school terms

    2024 K-2 Expressions of Interest open

    After School Care + School Holiday Program

"Rather than making children fit for school, we need schools that are fit for children."

Carla Rinaldi, Reggio Children

2025 Waiting List now open!