Pittwater House is an independent, non-selective, non-denominational school offering a private school education for students from pre-school to Year 12.
The School is located in Collaroy, on Sydney's picturesque Northern Beaches, and is run coherently in three divisions:
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The Junior School: Early Childhood Centre, Junior Girls' College and Boys' Preparatory School
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The Girls' College: Year 7 -12
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The Boys' Grammar School: Year 7 - 12
They deliberately keep classes sizes small so teachers can give each child attention. In this way, teachers gain an in-depth understanding of each child’s talents, interests and needs.
They are able to cater to every student’s learning needs and help them maximise their potential.
Advantages
Pittwater House offers unique advantages that combine to provide an outstanding education for your child.
They believe their key points of difference are their:
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Philosophy
At Pittwater House there is a great spirit of friendliness, mutual respect, manners and a recognition of achievement, all reflected in the school motto semper diligens - Latin for 'always hardworking'.
They see it as their task to produce happy, confident and successful adults.
Vision
Pittwater House will continue to be recognised as a leading learning community, committed to excellence in all its endeavours and where every student matters every day as they experience true balance in education.
Mission
Pittwater House is committed to developing high achieving students who are connected to each other and to the communities in which they live and in which they will serve.
Values
Their core values drive everything They do at Pittwater House:
- < >onesty and Integrity - They challenge their community to develop and practise the qualities of kindness, honesty, moral courage and good character.< >xcellence - They aspire to excellence in effort, determination and dedication in academics and all their endeavours.< >espect and Care - They nurture and model respect and care in self, others and their environment. They respect and care for individuals for who they are.< >rigins - They celebrate the journey of their traditions.< >nnovation - They encourage originality, enquiry, risk-taking and critical thinking where students have the courage to imagine.< >ommunity - They connect their students, families, staff and alumni.“They aim to take students on an incredible journey through some of the most important years of their life so that they leave feeling there is nothing that can't be achieved.”
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