Northern Beaches Christian School mission 'Excellence in Education, Christianity in Action' is alive in every area of school life. NBCS was founded in 1981 with a vision to provide a school where children would be educated with Christian values in a caring environment while affording opportunities to excel in their learning. Each student’s education is supported by motivated staff with a strong focus on professional development. The school operates within a technology-rich learning environment and is focused on best practice research within a culture of innovation and creativity. The extensive grounds and excellent facilities at NBCS enhances learning opportunities for students. There is a large oval, cricket nets, beach-volleyball court, basketball/netball courts, weights gym and the recently completed Community Sports Centre. In addition, the Marina Prior Centre for the Performing Arts offers state-of-the-art facilities for music, theatre, dance and drama. Under the leadership of Principal Stephen Harris, the school has grown to over 1200 students and has won multiple awards acknowledging the professional dedication of staff to deliver a contemporary, innovative education from Preschool to Year 12. The school is proud of the students’ achievements after completing their secondary education at NBCS. The personalised and self-directed approach instils habits of learning that are essential for success in tertiary education and we are pleased that 80% of our students are offered places at university each year, while remaining students select a vocational path. In 2011 Stephen Harris was the NSW finalist for the Secondary Principal of the Year Award at the Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) and the only Australian independent school representative. Mr Harris was specifically recognised for his ability to lead staff and students at Northern Beaches Christian School and through the work of Sydney Centre for Innovation in Learning, where he has embedded a culture of pervasive..