About Us

Caretaker Principal’s Message

Casino Christian School is a school like no other! Set in a beautiful rural landscape, it is a school where we offer parents a place that values academic excellence, along with a culture that embraces each individual as a valued child of God. Our school’s vision is to honour Christ, build community and Grow in Grace and Knowledge. We show compassion, integrity, respect and responsibility. Above all, as a Christian school, we seek to share Jesus with our students

In 1995, Casino Christian School (CCS) was established, and 5 years later, in 2000, CCS introduced their first Year 7. In 2015, the first Year 12 graduated. The progress of the school in recent years has been simply amazing.

CCS has wonderful, highly trained staff and is supported by an army of volunteers. Our Christian focus continues to be strong and remains the foundation for who we are and who we represent. At CCS, Jesus Christ is central to the vision of the school and our understanding of Him is embedded in our educational practices at every level. As a Christian school, we seek to share Jesus with our students and the peace they can know, despite the many challenging circumstances of life, when we are reconciled with God through Christ.

In the past ten years, the school community has more than doubled. During the same period, there has also been the construction of several large capital infrastructure projects to provide extra classrooms, specialist facilities and further educational opportunities. Planning is currently underway for more growth and development, over the next few years, to accommodate the ongoing increase in student enrolments. 

CCS believes in quality over quantity in our classes. We offer small, capped-size classes, and teach from a well-researched and evidence-based pedagogy – the Explicit Teaching Model. It means we show, demonstrate and teach our students the skills and content first, then we work together to practise these skills and finally release students to work independently and solve problems. We know from the research and our data this is the most effective way of learning and teaching, and our students have greatly benefited from this approach.

At CCS we place a high priority on modelling, showing and encouraging students to conduct themselves in a manner that honours themselves, their families, the school and the Christian Faith. The School is actively building and developing a Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support Program (Our Vision Project) that recognises that students perform better when they are involved, have clarity about what is expected and know how to achieve that with positive behaviours. We are committed as part of this process to helping grow and develop their personal character, integrity and responsibility.

Our school also offers a comprehensive and wellbeing focused camp program, conducts many different excursions, lunchtime and enrichment opportunities and a comprehensive sporting program. We also have a School Counsellor and an extensive Learning Support team and we strive to make every child feel a sense of belonging in our school community.

CCS is affiliated with Christian Schools Australia (CSA), and the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) has the direct responsibility for overseeing the school’s registration and accreditation. The school is accredited to teach the Primary and Secondary Curriculum as found in the various NESA documents applying from Kindergarten to Year 12, including the HSC. NVCCS is also a Member of Independent Schools NSW. The school is governed by a Christian Schools Board appointed by the Presbyterian Church of Australia (NSW).

When we look back, we are aware of the story that has been written by so many people; CCS leaders from its founders through to the current leadership team, many committed staff, volunteers and amazingly supportive families.

Children of all ages are taught that everything they are taught about, at any age, is the work of the Lord Jesus Christ, as the Creator of the universe. From the smallest particle of matter, to the immensity of the universe, from the first spark of life in the womb to the vast and complex history of the human race, everything children learn about in any curriculum has come from Christ and exists for Him.

A school for parents and carers! Parents and carers really matter at Casino Christian School: sharing with parents and carers in the education of their children is seen as a privilege for all staff and one which we take seriously. A close working relationship between parents, carers and teachers is a strong foundation, as we seek to teach children to be resilient, responsible and self-motivated in their learning. This all takes planning, prayer and persistence. We look forward to our parents and other supporters sharing with us to write the next chapter in the story of our future. Thanks for joining us on the CCS journey.

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