Excellent school

One of the best decisions we've ever made! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br>Choosing Highfields for our daughter has genuinely been one of the best decisions we've ever made.<br><br>Highfields is so much more than just a school. It's a wonderful, warm and welcoming community where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves.<br><br>A special mention goes to Mrs Cook, whose calm, graceful and caring presence sets such a beautiful tone for the entire school. Her thoughtful leadership creates an environment where children and families feel genuinely welcomed, respected and supported.<br><br>The teachers are equally wonderful. Their kindness, dedication and genuine care for each child make such a difference. We especially appreciate the way they recognise and nurture each child's unique personality, strengths and needs.<br><br>What we love most is the beautiful balance between academic learning, play, creativity, friendships and personal development. Children are encouraged to enjoy their childhood while developing confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning.<br><br>Even though we don't live particularly close to the school, my husband and I couldn't be happier with our decision. Seeing our daughter grow, learn and thrive in such a positive and nurturing environment makes every bit of the journey worthwhile.<br><br>We feel incredibly grateful to be part of the Highfields community. It's truly a special place, and we couldn't recommend it more highly!

One of the very best preparatory schools in the country.

Even though my daughter is in Year 7 now, she still deeply misses her days at HF. She often goes back just to stroll around the campus. I think for her, the school is like an anchor—something that keeps her grounded. Its warmth, gentleness, and vast, open-minded embrace are so incredibly important, especially for kids from preschool to Year 2. I truly wish HF nothing but the very best.

We’ve had a very positive experience with Highfield School. The teachers and staff are caring, approachable and genuinely committed to supporting each child’s individual development.<br><br>What we particularly appreciate is the balance between strong academic learning and helping children build confidence, independence and social skills. Communication with families has also been thoughtful and responsive, and we feel that the school really takes the time to understand each child rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.<br><br>Our son has enjoyed his time at Highfield and has grown in confidence and maturity. We’re very grateful for the support he has received and would happily recommend the school to other families.

Two of our children attended Highfields through to the end of Year 2, and we have such fond memories of their time there.<br><br>What really stood out to us was the genuine care the teachers had for the children. It’s a small school where they felt known, safe and like they truly belonged. It gave them a great space to try new things, build confidence and grow at their own pace.<br><br>The Year 2 leadership opportunity was a real highlight. It helped build their confidence and public speaking skills from such a young age, in a really supportive environment.<br><br>We’re so grateful for the strong foundation Highfields gave both our children and for the wonderful community we were lucky to be part of. It’s a real gem! 💎

Our two children were fortunate to attend Highfields from pre-school through to Year 2 and loved their time there.<br><br>They had wonderful, genuinely caring teachers and benefited greatly from the small and nurturing environment through those early school years.<br><br>Highfields fostered their curiosity and love of learning and supported them in developing problem solving and mindset skills that continue to benefit them both within and outside the classroom. They were also afforded the chance to experience leadership in Year 2, a unique and cherished opportunity.<br><br>Beyond that, the sense of community and belonging at the school was a joy to be part of for the children, and us as parents. We all think of our time at Highfields with great fondness and gratitude.

Highfields Preparatory School provides a truly nourishing and supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and curiosity. We especially value its inquiry-based approach, which recognises each child as an individual and supports their unique development, interests and strengths. It has been wonderful to see our son enjoy learning, become more independent, and develop a genuine love of discovery. We’re very happy with our experience at Highfields Prep and would highly recommend the school to other families.

My son was a graduate of Highfields some years ago now, he just finished HSC recently. We must thank Highfields. Highfields was where he started his learning journey. Highfields gave him a great first impression of what learning is like, and that had greatly helped his subsequent journey throughout the primary and high school years. I hope Highfields' approach can be adopted in more schools, it is a role model for early childhood education, as it looks after a child's emotional, social and intellectual development.