North West Christian School, located on 20 acres overlooking Bass Strait in Penguin Tasmania, aims to provide a quality Christian education, that promotes values, and postive relationships, leading to a commitment to Christ and service to others. Values that guide our school are: God is central to human existence, Loyalty to the Australian Government is fundamental to good citizenship, Life balance is essential for a healthy existence, Service to others develops character and Family systems are God's plan for growth. While the School has a strong history of academic success, we provide a nurturing environment where each student can achieve to his/her personal best. Besides the academic program, practical studies such as ICT, Technology and Home Economics are offered. Students are encouraged to participate in programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme and the Chinese Student Exchange. Extra-curricular activities are: school camping, drama production, church services, holiday club leadership roles and sports events. The School achieves strongly in national testing programs. The focus for Year 10 students is enrolling in local senior secondary colleges, Poly Tech or obtaining an apprenticeship. The School is one of 50 schools belonging to the National Adventist School system