Having my 5 year old boy reciting Shakespeare and talking to me about Starry Night.
The peace of mind of knowing that my kids are having their serve of vegetables for the day.
The close relationship with a dedicated teacher, the nurturing and loving environment.
Those are some of the reasons that my husband and I believe there is nothing like John Colet School anywhere in Australia.

Thomas commenced John Colet School (JCS) in 2007, when the school only had about 130 children. We chose JCS for its size, warmth and devotion to the education process. The closing decision came when we meet a wonderful teacher (Judith Donald, a founding member of JCS) who would ‘take’ Thomas through all the years. He went through to Year 4 with Mrs Donald. Due to normal school changes in years 5&6, he has been in Mr David McDermott's class, also a wonderfully warm teacher.

All the way through school we have found the teaching methods to be excellent. Tom is a normal, average ‘top of the bell curve’ student. We are thrilled with that because at John Colet if you are at the top of their bell curve you are well in advance of the rest of the State. There were times he needed a little extra help and his wonderful teachers gave it to him without question.

Our passion though is with the attention to pastoral care - the caring for others, speaking the truth, manners, respect and fortitude. Another simple technique is the ‘pause’, which is unique to JCS. To take a moment to connect and reflect has greatly assisted our son be more aware of himself and others.

Another great initiative is the 'buddy' system whereby the new children have an older friend to help them through those daunting first years.

The annual Shakespeare Festival was thought to be a 'bit weird' in the beginning, but we can now see that it is a vitally important aspect to making JCS a very special school. The way that the children actively participate and grow over the years is beautiful to see. It helps them not only in a greater understanding of the English language and the works of Shakespeare, but in becoming more confident with public speaking and performing.

Having a hot vegetarian meal each day was initially foreign to us, but with greater understanding of the school’s ethos, it too is a wonderful addition to our son’s education in the service to others, thankfulness, table manners and sharing. It has also saved us over 1200 packed lunches!

Without question, JCS has built Tom’s character and ethics to a level that is not easily matched in the greater school community. The caring, respect, honesty and thoughtfulness he has been surrounded by will make him an outstanding young adult.

We cannot praise the school enough for what it has done for our son and our family as a whole. We have all learned many great lessons such as perseverance and patience. We have a son who is well informed, kind and ready for high school.

All of my five children, boys and girls, have attended John Colet School (JCS), and although they have individual personalities, different strengths and weaknesses, each and every one of them have loved their experience at JCS.
My husband and myself have also highly valued our children’s time at JCS. JCS is the only primary school we know that provides excellence in teaching of the traditional curriculum, providing a solid grounding in the basics of mathematics and English, whilst also being progressive and challenging in it’s education by teaching subjects which are well beyond those provided by most other schools. The enthusiastic response of the children, who enjoy and are stimulated by the teaching of Shakespeare, art, philosophy, Sanskrit, Latin, Spanish, chess, choral singing, and meditation, just as some examples, bears testament not only to the teachers at JCS but also the love that our children have for learning when presented with interesting subject matter.
I know the children will always look back at their primary school education and particularly their devoted, nurturing and passionate teachers with great fondness. Two of my children have moved onto large sized high schools and they have managed very easily with the transition, I am sure the others will too. I also value the fact that the children, through their interactions with other JCS students, are appreciative and supportive of children of different faiths and of children of different abilities.
I have no hesitation in saying that I highly recommend John Colet School.

Development of individuals through their strengths, Supporting development of core values in children, Academic results

Teaching staff Enrichment - Shakespeare and Sanskrit, Sense of caring and community

Standard and spectrum of education, Values, Communication

Opportunities for any child to shine whether in academia, sport or extracurricular activity. The expectation of everyone striving for excellence…

John Colet School encourages and supports character development, spiritual enlightenment and academic excellence.”

Culture of community caring and support is strong and welcomed. Also, to do of one's best and selfless acts of service - they appear at home too

“I am always grateful for my children's exposure to such a rich and varied curriculum and commend the school and teachers for adhering to this high standard.”