The school day runs from 8:30am to 2:50pm for all students and detailed bell times can be found here.

Our school uniform is an important part of our identity and is available for purchase from Lowes Kotara.

• Prep students wear their sports uniform each day, Monday to Friday.

• Kindy to Year 12students wear their formal uniform on Mondays and Fridays, and their sports uniform on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Click here to see our uniform story board.

Click here for the stationery list, which outlines the items required for each year level to ensure students are well prepared for their school day.

Hunter Christian School offers a convenient, on-site OOSH service for students from Prep to Year 6, delivered in partnership with Purpose OOSH. This trusted program provides safe, engaging care before and after school, supporting families with flexible and reliable options.

Children are cared for in a familiar environment by experienced educators, with calm, supervised mornings and fun, structured afternoon activities that encourage play, creativity, and connection.

To learn more about the program, including bookings and vacation care options, please visit the link here.

Our school operates a free private bus service for the following areas:

Bus 1 Schedule - Kurri Kurri/Maitland

Bus 2Schedule - Raymond Terrace/Coastal

Bus 3 Schedule - Cameron Park/Minmi

If you choose for your child to travel on this private school bus service, please note:

Morning Runs:
Families are asked to arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. This ensures students are ready to board promptly.

Afternoon Runs:
For students who require collection from the bus stop, we ask that a parent or carer arrives at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled drop-off time.

We strive to maintain our timetable; however, pick up or drop-off times may vary by 5–10 minutes depending on traffic and conditions.

To order lunch through the school canteen, you need to submit an order through the Qkr! App.

Details on how to set up the app are here.

The canteen operates on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• Primary School
  Lunch orders are delivered directly to students in their classrooms at eating time.

• Secondary School
  Students may purchase food items over the counter using card payment, subject to availability.

At Hunter Christian School, we use a range of platforms to keep families informed, connected, and involved in their child’s learning journey.

Parent Orbit App & TASS Parent Lounge
The Parent Orbit App (mobile) and TASS Parent Lounge (web-based) provide access to the same information and are the primary tools for communication between the school and families.

Through these platforms, along with email, you will receive important updates including announcements, schedule changes, and upcoming events. Login details will be provided within one week of your child starting at the school.

Parent Newsletter
Our fortnightly newsletter keeps families up to date with key dates, reminders, and school news.
All parents and carers are automatically subscribed.

Our most recent Newsletter is here.

HCS Parent Community Facebook Group
Our private Facebook group is a space for families to connect and build community.

In addition to school communication, we use dedicated learning platforms to keep you informed about your child’s academic progress and classroom experiences.

These platforms allow you to view learning tasks, feedback, and class updates, helping you stay connected to what your child is learning each day.

For setup guides, access links, and support, please visit our Information Technology Hub here.

We offer a Parent Ambassador Program at Hunter Christian School.

This program is designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school, providing opportunities for parents to be involved in a way that suits their time, skills, and interests.

Our Parent Ambassadors are valued members of our community, they help create a welcoming environment, support connection between families, and contribute positively to school life. They are current HCS parents who have chosen to be involved and are endorsed by our school leadership.

If this is something you would like to be part of, you are warmly invited to read more and sign up here.

The school fee schedule for 2026 is here.

If you have any questions about payments please email our finance team at: schoolfees@hunterchristian.nsw.edu.au.

2026

• Term 1: 30 Jan – 2 Apr

• Term 2: 20 Apr – 26 Jun

• Term 3: 20 Jul – 25 Sep

• Term 4: 12 Oct – 3 Dec

To support a strong and positive partnership, all families are asked to read and become familiar with the following key policies. These documents outline the expectations, values, and processes that guide our school community.

• Enrolment Policy

• Statement of Faith

• Parent Code of Conduct

• Parent Financial Commitment Policy