Outstanding Experiences
The House System here at Island School is a way of creating a family spirit amongst our students - but also fostering cooperation and, yes, competition.
At the point in which a student joins us, they are allocated to a House - and they stay in that House throughout their entire time with us. At Island School, our Houses are: Da Vinci, Einstein, Fleming, Nansen, Rutherford and Wilberforce.
School Activities
As you would expect in a community of over 1200 students and 200 staff, there is never a dull moment here at Island School. Every day there are a multitude of clubs, societies and teams in operation - all of which are designed to allow the students to find their own passion, but also to develop skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership.
Find out more about the range of student activities
Experiential Learning
At Island School, we emphasise experiential learning as a key element of our educational approach. This method encourages students to engage directly with their environment, enhancing understanding through hands-on experiences. Our supportive framework fosters strong relationships and a sense of belonging, which are essential for personal and academic growth.
Find out more about our experiential learning
Student Leadership
While not every one of our students will want to be a leader - either in school or later in life, we recognise that leadership skills are important to all of us as we lead our lives. There are a variety of ways in which our young people can get involved, manage and lead either in the school or in the community.
Find out more about the leadership activities and opportunities
Community Service
Island School is committed to nurturing a strong sense of community service and encouraging ongoing civic engagement and leadership among our students. Our community service programs are woven into every year level through our house system, with each house supporting a specific organisation throughout the school year and taking turns hosting charity week. This initiative allows students to fundraise for various projects while also fostering meaningful connections with their house's charitable organisation.
Find out more about how our young people serve their communities 
