When it comes to education, we all want what’s best for our kids. Decisions about where your child goes to school are very personal and can be daunting. In Choosing a School for Your Child we aim to make this process as simple as possible. These days, choosing the right school is more than simply choosing between co-educational or single-sex, government or independent. Other factors to consider include educational options, the school’s philosophies, religious affiliation, the co-curricular programs and much more. Some schools are noted for their sporting and musical programs, while others have a strong vocational emphasis. Some make involvement in community service compulsory, while others offer an extensive range of languages and international exchange programs. Our regular features detail everything that a parent needs to know about the NSW education system and the HSC, RoSA and the IB. In order to keep you informed and up-to-date, we have compiled a series of articles that address important issues. Our comprehensive listings highlight information about government and independent schools in New South Wales, divided by location for easy reference.

Choosing a School for Your Child NSW

From the editor

Education 2020/2021: the big picture • An overview of the current NSW education system

Choosing a school for your child • For many parents, choosing the right school for their child is a daunting and difficult task. Here, we show you how and where to start

Education options in NSW • While the broad range of schooling options currently open to parents reflects a well-developed and thriving educational system, the choices can be a little overwhelming. Here, we explain all available educational options and school types in NSW to help parents with their decision

Understanding the RoSA, HSC and IB: A concise guide • An understanding of the NSW Record of School Achievement (RoSA), the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) will help your child devise the most appropriate program of study in anticipation of either tertiary education or direct entry into the workforce

Inspirational principals • There are thousands of principals in New South Wales who inspire their students and teachers to achieve their best

Making the transition from primary to secondary school • Your child’s move from primary to secondary school is a time of change — not just for the student, who may be more excited than anxious, but also for the parents, who may feel uneasy and concerned about what lies ahead

Where are they now? • Stories of success from graduates of two schools in New South Wales

Special report: preparatory schools • Make your child’s journey from early schooling to secondary school as easy as possible with this guide to preparatory schools

Book Reviews • Two books to assist parents cope with challenges, stress and anxiety in their children

PARENTING MADE SIMPLE: STRAIGHTFORWARD, PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR COMMON CHILDHOOD CHALLENGES

Redlands • A contemporary real-world education designed to inspire academic excellence and confidence for life

Roseville College

Abbotsleigh

Barker College

Loreto Kirribilli

Marist Catholic College North Shore

Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College

Wahroonga Adventist School

north

MLC School • MLC School’s mission is to educate young women to be fearless thinkers, with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and the lives of others

Meriden

International Grammar School

inner west

West

Arden Anglican School

north west

St Gregory’s College Campbelltown

St Andrew’s Cathedral School

International Grammar School

city and...