Carinya Christian School

Carinya Christian School Celebrating 40 Years of Christ-centred, community-minded, discovery-driven education from Prep to Year 12. Take the journey with us from start to finish.

Carinya Christian School is an independent, coeducational private day school, teaching children in Prep to Year 12 across two campuses in Tamworth and Gunnedah, in the beautiful New England North West NSW region. At Carinya, Jesus Christ is central to the core vision of the school and our understanding of Him is imbedded in our educational practices, at every level. Carinya is registered by the NS

W Board of Studies, and accredited to teach the Primary and Secondary Curriculum as found in the various Board of Studies syllabus documents applying from Kindergarten to Year 12.

๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐ŸงธJoin us tomorrow morning for our FREE Under 5s StoryTime from 9:00โ€“10:00am in the Carinya Library.Th...
25/08/2026

๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿงธ

Join us tomorrow morning for our FREE Under 5s StoryTime from 9:00โ€“10:00am in the Carinya Library.

This term, weโ€™re spending time with some much-loved teddy bears as we read, imagine and explore together. Through stories, songs and play, little ones will be encouraged to delight in friendship, kindness, and the joy of learning in community. ๐Ÿงธ

Whether itโ€™s your first visit or youโ€™ve joined us before, weโ€™d love to welcome you for a relaxed morning of stories, connection, and shared discovery.

๐Ÿ“ Where: Enter via our main entrance at 36A Calala Lane, park in the main car park, and follow the signs to the library.







๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐“๐จ๐๐š๐ฒChallenges are a natural part of learning, growth, and life.At Carinya, we encourage students to face c...
23/08/2026

๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐“๐จ๐๐š๐ฒ

Challenges are a natural part of learning, growth, and life.

At Carinya, we encourage students to face challenges with confidence, knowing that God is faithful and present in every season.




๐—–๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ & ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† โ˜•Weโ€™re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning from 8โ€“9am at the PAC.Come along for a FREE hot...
23/08/2026

๐—–๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ & ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† โ˜•

Weโ€™re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning from 8โ€“9am at the PAC.
Come along for a FREE hot drink and enjoy a relaxed opportunity to catch up with families and staff before the week begins.





๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€, ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€ & ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธThereโ€™s been plenty happening across Carinya Tamworth this week, with students experim...
21/08/2026

๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€, ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€ & ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ

Thereโ€™s been plenty happening across Carinya Tamworth this week, with students experimenting, creating, practising and learning in all kinds of ways.

Science Week brought plenty of action, including rockets, seed bombs and more, while Year 2 Red got busy building marble runs and Year 3 headed out on excursion. Around the Junior School, students have also enjoyed giant bubbles, handball and time reading in the library.

Our Prep students have been working with Year 10 in Leatherwork to create special Fatherโ€™s Day gifts, a lovely example of older and younger students learning alongside one another.

In Senior School, Year 10 Food Technology students completed an assessment task, Year 9 Agriculture put their sheep-handling skills to the test, and our Show Cattle Team continued preparing for the Tamworth Show in the coming weeks.

Year 12 Geography students have continued exploring Godโ€™s world through their learning, while students also took part in Melinda Tankard Reistโ€™s sessions on recognising red and green flags in relationships and thinking carefully about healthy, respectful connections.

From rockets and marble runs to livestock, leatherwork and Geography, weโ€™re thankful for the many ways students are encouraged to observe carefully, learn faithfully and use their growing knowledge and skills with wisdom.

โ€œGreat are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.โ€
Psalm 111:2



๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ˆ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž Courage is not only found in extraordinary moments. Often, it is seen in the quiet decisions to keep ...
19/08/2026

๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ˆ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž

Courage is not only found in extraordinary moments. Often, it is seen in the quiet decisions to keep learning, ask questions, try something new, or stand up for what is right.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ

At Carinya, we encourage students to face challenges with confidence, knowing that courage is strengthened as we trust God and continue to grow through each new experience.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝAs students step beyond what is familiar, they discover that God equips them to meet each day with confidence and hope.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ

โ€œBe strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.โ€๏ฟฝJoshua 1:9

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๐€ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐“๐จ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐žLearning finds its purpose when it is used to help and encourage others.At Carinya, we encourage student...
16/08/2026

๐€ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐“๐จ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž

Learning finds its purpose when it is used to help and encourage others.

At Carinya, we encourage students to use their gifts, abilities, and knowledge in ways that bless those around them.




๐—” ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ โ˜•Join us tomorrow morning at the PAC from 8โ€“9am for a FREE hot drink.Sometimes the best way to begin the we...
16/08/2026

๐—” ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ โ˜•
Join us tomorrow morning at the PAC from 8โ€“9am for a FREE hot drink.

Sometimes the best way to begin the week is with good coffee and a friendly conversation. Weโ€™d love to see you there.





๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐——๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ & ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ ๐—ฆ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜€Itโ€™s been a busy and exciting time at Carinya Tamworth, with learning happening ever...
14/08/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐——๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ & ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ ๐—ฆ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜€

Itโ€™s been a busy and exciting time at Carinya Tamworth, with learning happening everywhereโ€”from classrooms to coastlines and ski slopes.

Junior School Kindergarten explored creativity through foam printing, while Primary students represented Carinya at Zone Athletics with great energy and sportsmanship.

Middle School students have been busy tooโ€”Year 6 created artworks inspired by Rosalie Gascoigne, and Year 7 HSIE explored plate tectonics and earth processes.

In Senior School, Year 10 Science studied sound waves, Year 11 Biology completed fieldwork at Sheba Dam, and students also visited Belmore Engineering to connect learning with real-world practice.

Beyond the classroom, Year 10 Geography explored Stockton Beach, Outdoor Education tackled the mountain bike park, and Year 12 enjoyed their annual ski trip.

Weโ€™re thankful for the many ways students are learning, growing, and engaging with Godโ€™s world.

โ€œFor from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.โ€ - Romans 11:36



๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐†๐ซ๐š๐œ๐žThe words we choose have the power to encourage, teach, and bring hope to those around us.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝAt Cariny...
12/08/2026

๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐†๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ž

The words we choose have the power to encourage, teach, and bring hope to those around us.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ

At Carinya, we encourage students to speak with kindness, honesty, and respect. Whether in the classroom, on the playground, or at home, our words can help build strong relationships and reflect the love of Christ.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ

As students grow in wisdom, they are learning that gracious words are not simply politeโ€”they are an opportunity to care for others and contribute positively to the communities they are part of.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ

โ€œLet your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.โ€๏ฟฝ
Colossians 4:6

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36a Calala Lane
Calala, NSW
2340

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
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