Gratitude in Absentia – End of 2025
As the conductor travels through South America – he offers congratulations and thanks to those taking up the baton back in Australia.
2026 and Beyond – Plans and Updates
Read about some of Living School’s plans for next year – 2026 – our seventh year of operation, and with expectations for IB Diploma graduation, New Middle School campus, Thriver – a program for survival and rites of passage, Horizon – our new distance education program,
CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF CARE IN THE DIGITAL WORLD
A significant change is on the horizon that directly impacts the wellbeing of our children: From December 10, 2025, many major social media platforms will be legally required to prevent Australian children under 16 from creating or keeping an account.
The Middle School – Brown and Jolly – in the heart of Lismore!
A school the kids built! Living School embraces a beautiful project where the students from our Middle School will build their school in the heart of Lismore, bringing life, laughter and love to a town’s rebuild.
High Performing Teams – Collective Efficacy
High Performance is not natural – it takes effort to give to a collective effort. This collective contribution relies on defined structures, clear communication, and trust. In so doing, ‘Collective Efficacy’ is the number one qualifier for improved learning outcomes – with an effect size of 1.57 (three times socio-economic status).
Collective Efficacy – what our teachers feel they contribute to our school
Living School, our teachers contribute and give generously to develop rich and personal learning experiences.
Take Control of Your Child’s Social Media Use.
Take control of your child’s phone use – and support their learning and mental wholebeing.
Living School Quality of Schooling
The conductor’s reflection on what defines and refines a quality of schooling – based on our broad and adaptable curriculum.
Living School Depth of Curriculum
The conductor’s reflection on how moments of doubt and uncertainty can become powerful lessons in resilience, confidence, and compassion. It invites us to imagine a community built on belonging, kindness, and responsibility, where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. At Living School, our six KeyStone themes — Identity, Nature, Life & Living, Civilisation, Phenomena, and Service — guide students through a journey of deep understanding, shaping not just learners but thoughtful, empathetic citizens.
Living School Donation Drive – Leave a Legacy to Lismore
Living School is now entering the next phase of its big vision – and it is exciting and achievable with your support. We are looking to lodge within the very heart of Lismore – in a space that is truly community and commercial. The question we explore is: Can a School Empower a Town? I believe not only that it can but that it must. A school’s purpose is to improve community – so every generation develops stronger connections and support systems. In our current technological age, this is more relevant than ever. All of our children, our families, our communities benefit from improved social cohesion. It is that simple.