On Friday, 28th June Hunter Christian School hosted its first Open Day Since COVID-19, welcoming nearly 200 people into the school gates.
Hunter Christian School, A Pre-K to Year 12 school located in the heart of Mayfield. Open Day was a perfect opportunity for parents, families and friends to come and see the different opportunities the school is opening for students and the Newcastle community.
Executive Principal of Hunter Christian School Dr Simon Herd took over leadership of the school two years ago is excited to share the school’s new vision which is disrupting the education space.
“COVID-19 was a defining moment for education. It taught us there are many ways to engage, educate and prepare students for academic excellence and the future workforce. School should be about more than just exam marks on a page.
“We are introducing creative ways to teach students: from assessments with real work industry to entrepreneurship classes and creating an online school. We are creating an education experience that is responding to the needs, interests and potential of our students and preparing them for the jobs and careers of the future workforce.
“From Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, our students are engaging with industry experts, and working with local and national partners to create a career pathway they can feel confident about when they finish school.
“From launching a business academy to partnering with Harvard University to train our teachers on neuroscience, Hunter Christian School is innovating today so our students can be leaders tomorrow.” Dr Herd said.
Open day is an opportunity for the local community to hear about the different ways Hunter Christian School is preparing students for life beyond the school gates.
There was something for everyone: from teddy story time for Pre-K kids, to hot food, to live music performance and student art exhibitions. Visitors toured the primary and secondary campus, met our teachers and students and explore academic and career pathways.