Prep School Year 3 to Year 6

It is our fundamental belief that every child can make a unique contribution to both the School and the wider community.

To that end, we are dedicated to nurturing a love of learning, a consideration of others, a curiosity about life and a desire to find meaning and purpose.

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) 

Shore Preparatory School is a candidate school* for the PYP. The School is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education - that we believe is important for our students.

The PYP is a student-centred approach to education for children in the Primary years of schooling, reflecting education research, thought leadership and experience derived from IB World Schools. The framework ensures high-quality education, grounded in rigorous academic principles. It guides students to become principled, independent and active learners through a holistic approach.

Shore Prep’s trial implementation of PYP commences Semester 2, 2025 and the school is working towards recognition by the IB as an authorised provider of the PYP.

*Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org 

On a daily basis, we seek to foster resilience, promote the positive attitudes and emotions that lead to healthy relationships and instil a desire to contribute to the wellbeing of others.

Our modern library is a wonderful environment in which the boys can develop a love of reading and enjoy books from a wide variety of genres. And within our specialist facilities we also have a Learning Enrichment Room.

Our learning programmes have been designed to embrace relevant technology that promote digital literacy and performance. With Robotics and Coding now integrated into the curriculum, the Preparatory School has a STEM Hub and Science laboratory, and each boy is assigned their own device.

These resources, supported by specialist ICT and Science teachers, greatly enhance the learning experience within our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programmes.

Our facilities include a general-purpose music teaching area, an ensemble room and five individual practice studios. Our highly skilled teachers provide instruction on a wide range of instruments and styles.

We are an active and contributing member of the Independent Primary School Heads’ Association (NSW Branch), which involves participation in regular sporting and cultural exchanges.