Hawkesbury Independent School is a small co-educational school for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is situated in a rural setting in Kurrajong and offers a positive alternative for children and parents in the Hawkesbury area. Our school is based on a strong sense of community. We have developed a supportive and nurturing atmosphere where all children look out for each other and where parents are invited to be part of the life of the school. Active learning describes our school activities, both inside and outside the classroom. While the learning program is very structured and covers all the requirements of the New South Wales curriculum, the activities are stimulating, 'hands-on' and active. At our school, we foster the development of strong caring relationships between children, teachers and parents. Visitors to our school comment on the calm, collaborative and industrious school environment. Our small class sizes, individual programs and enthusiastic teachers ensure that children make strong progress in the basic skills and all areas of the curriculum. Our school facilities have recently been upgraded to offer spacious classrooms with adjoining computer rooms and a new library to provide an effective active learning environment.