The Small School
Welcome to The Small School
The Small School is an independent, progressive and democratic K-10 school in the heart of Murwillumbah. We are offering Year 10 in 2025.
We aim to inspire children to be confident, happy and independent learners in a big-hearted school community.
We offer a holistic, project-based learning program in a democratic, playful, non-competitive and family friendly educational environment.
Educational Philosophy
The Small School is a child-centred, democratic school strongly focused on nurturing and protecting each child’s intrinsic drive to be curious and explore, to create and invent.
We believe the protection and development of children’s natural playfulness and curiosity is at the heart of their learning success.
Dynamic Learning Environment
The Small School is providing an evidence-based, dynamic learning environment, committed to best practice in progressive education to suit our rapidly evolving world.
Our learning environment:
• Is participatory, empowering and highly supportive of students’ wellbeing
• Provides opportunities for individualised, project-based learning and portfolio-based assessment
• Retains a strong focus on literacy and numeracy instruction
• Is adventurous, with nature-based camps and excursions
• Develops meaningful pathways to future opportunities in higher education and enterprise
• Prioritises skills in creative thinking, collaboration and communication
• Encourages design thinking for students to envisage positive futures for themselves, their community and their planet