Established 1979, Pacific Hills Christian School is a Junior, Middle and Senior School from Prep to Year 12, where academic excellence is underpinned by solid Biblical values and students are supported by dedicated Christian teachers, within a caring community environment. We are located in a safe and attractive semi-rural area, just a short bus ride from Pennant Hills Station and Castle Hill. After-school care is available.
Facilities: A nine-hectare site with two ovals in a semi-rural setting. A new Senior School building was opened late 2009. It contains four state-of-the-art science labs and extensive preparation area, 10 general classrooms with flexible learning spaces, interactive whiteboards, wireless technology, data projectors, wireless tablets. Library, computer labs, science labs, music room and music lab with network keyboards, art rooms, dance/drama room, food and wood tech facilities, canteen, indoor and outdoor netball/basketball courts, multi-purpose centre with seating for 1800 and a full-width stage, making the facility ideal for performing arts.
Electives Years 7 to 12: Subjects include English and Mathematics (at all levels), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Legal Studies (2 Unit and 3 Unit), Studies of Religion, Computing Studies, Ancient and Modern History, Drama, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Music, PD/Health/PE, Human Movement, Photography, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Industry Hospitality, French and Chinese. JSST courses are also available.
Sport: Pacific Hills offers inter-school competition in more than 17 sports.
Extracurricular activities: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, music, choir, orchestra, bands, drama, performing arts, photography, chess, creative writing, public speaking, debating, craft, dance, electronics, Scrabble, school camps, community service and mission programs.
Welfare and personal development: The pastoral care structure provides each student with a teacher whose aim is to take the time to know and understand them. Personal study of Biblical principles is undertaken in each Year, including as an HSC subject.
Special features: The Augustine Program has been developed to help gifted and talented students achieve their academic potential, with advanced classes for Year 3 through to Year 8 and accelerated learning for Years 9 to 12. Community service participation and local and overseas mission experience available.