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<\/h3>\nHighfields School is located in Lindfield on Sydney’s North Shore.<\/p>\n
We are positioned in a garden setting surrounded by mature trees and a flourishing natural environment which provides boundless possibilities for exploration and creativity.<\/p>\n
Our indoor learning spaces are designed with the specific age group in mind and are well resourced for children and educators.<\/p>\n
Highfields is a multicultural community where families from all backgrounds are welcomed and celebrated. The staff are dedicated and committed to providing a secure and challenging learning environment which is appropriate, interesting and imaginative. Our unique small pupil: teacher ratios ensure that every child receives a rich and engaging program.<\/p>\n
By choosing Highfields, you are choosing a school that will recognize and celebrate your child’s individuality and provide them with an education that is designed to honour the children’s interests and their deeply inquisitive approach to the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Our Setting Highfields School is located in Lindfield on Sydney’s North Shore. We are positioned in a garden setting surrounded by mature trees and a flourishing natural environment which provides boundless possibilities for exploration and creativity. Our indoor learning spaces are designed with the specific age group in mind and are well resourced for children and educators. 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