Experience
a school designed for young people now and into the future.
Collaboration & Support
A vibrant space where collaboration is key in fostering growth, building the courage to challenge self and others and developing strategies to support one another.
Connection & Continuity
A purposely multi-age setting that harnesses the power of a natural community of learners growing together. Progress is both personal and communal, with connections and continuity guiding each step forward.
Voice &
Choice
A learning environment where active participation thrives, initiative is valued, responsibility is embraced and young people are empowered as shared decision-makers with a voice and choice in their learning.
Challenge & Innovation
A place for rigorous learning, designed for today and tomorrow, where approaches ignite curiosity, foster deep thinking and inspire the pursuit of individual and shared goals.
Experience the magic of the learning journey
at Compass through our four compass points:
inquire, play, create and collaborate.
INQUIRE
Harnessing natural curiosity through the inquiry process
At Compass, you enter a world of inquiry where you -​
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Wonder
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Observe and explore
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Ask questions
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Form hypotheses
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Make discoveries
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Experiment and
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Investigate.
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Compass learning programs are designed to be flexible and responsive so each young person can pursue their interests and needs.
PLAY
Embracing the transformative power of play
At Compass, you step into a world of play where you -
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Explore ideas
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Build relationships
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Engage in sports, music and creative pursuits
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Solve problems and experiment
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Be imaginative and resourceful
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Discover joy through movement
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Engage with nature
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Collaborate, create and innovate.
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Whether indoors or outdoors, play at Compass is designed to enrich each person's learning journey and relationships with the people and world around them.​
CREATE
Shaping ideas and possibilities
At Compass, you dive into a world of creativity where you -
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Design, hypothesise and innovate
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Think laterally
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Explore new perspectives
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Engage in self-expression
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Imagine and bring ideas to life
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Investigate and communicate through the arts
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Solve problems in original ways
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Collaborate to express meaning.​
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Creativity at Compass is woven into every facet of learning, from inquiry and workshops to events and play. It is celebrated as both an individual and collective pursuit that empowers young people to turn ideas into reality.
COLLABORATE
Building connections through collaboration
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At Compass, you build meaningful relationships as you -
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Listen actively and share ideas
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Work to achieve shared goals
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Assign roles and advocate for yourself and others
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Make fair decisions and find common ground
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Solve problems together creatively and constructively
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Learn from and teach peers through cooperative activities
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Strengthen relationships through teamwork and trust.
Collaboration at Compass is developed through guided practice and shared experiences, so each person is supported to develop the skills to work harmoniously with others and foster a supportive and connected community.​
Experience the heart of who we are at Compass through our values:
be fair, caring, open-minded, respectful and be me.​
These values reflect our priority for developing socially and emotionally
and having positive and healthy relationships.
Dress for comfort, practicality and sun safety with this dynamic program taking place in indoor and outdoor settings
Large, light-filled classrooms in a vertical building with daily adventures in neighbouring parkland
Vibrant learning spaces featuring toys, games, books, tools, a kitchen, cafe, creative studios and more
Outside school, explore, connect and engage with family, community and environment