We are a school of scientific methodology and spirituality. We encourage our students to seek to understand both knowledge in the outer world and the inner mind.

We are not a religious school in the sense that we hold to any ideas on the basis of pure faith and mere dogma, or in the sense that we use faith as a trump-card to reason. Rather we are a school of science in its truest sense: we aim to foster in our students a love of the pursuit of truth in all domains, the material and the spiritual, the discovered as well as the undiscovered.

Watch this video from our principal to learn more:

Our Senior Students (Year 11 and 12) are able to undertake our Master Curriculum model which allows them to complete three Higher School Certificate subjects per year across each of the two years of their senior studies.

This model is increasingly being adopted by many schools and has shown to reduce the pressure on students for their exams. There is evidence from other schools that this style of Higher School Certificate delivers improved academic results and improved student well-being.

Specifically, our Master Curriculum model has students study three HSC subjects and sit the HSC examinations in their first year, and then study the remaining three HSC subjects in Year 12 and sit the HSC examinations in their second year.

Our students have reported that this is preferable to studying a full load of six subjects over the two-year period, allowing them to focus on only three, not six, subjects for the entire year. As a result, there is also greater engagement and time to study the subjects and more consistent interaction with teachers to improve student results.

The major benefits of our Master Curriculum mode of delivery are:

• Focused effort on three subjects in each year group helps consolidate knowledge
• Experience of HSC process in first year improves student performance in their second year
• School can offer wider range of subjects across the whole school
• Master Curriculum aligns with the new Stage 6 syllabus
• Students experience less stress due to the spread of exams over two years
• HSC experienced older students learn to mentor the students doing the HSC for the first time
• Increased competitive edge in the class
• Increased school efficiency, so teachers are able to engage in development and enrichment
• Schools using a master curriculum have reported better results in the HSC than they were achieving using the traditional model

We provide authentic and personalised learning experiences for your child through our innovative 4D Learning system.

Our use of educational technology allows learning to be informative and transformative. Good practices and efficiency are integrated into a student’s life and habits. Students can learn anytime, any place and with a peer, group or teacher support.

Our teachers can monitor their students’ real time progress and provide students with instant feedback to clarify misunderstandings as soon as they arise. Through our 4D system, teachers can better understand the needs of their students and alter their lessons accordingly.

Watch the videos below to learn more about our 4D Learning system:

Ranked #1 in NAPLAN results for the Fairfield Region in 2019

The NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests the types of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and numeracy. The assessments are undertaken every year in the second full week in May.

We are incredibly proud of our students and staff members for helping Pal Buddhist School rank 1st for the Fairfield City Region.

Early University Offers and Scholarships

Our track record has proven that our holistic education system builds well-rounded and successful individuals. Every year since our first graduating class in 2014, our students receive University Scholarships and early-offer entry to their desired University course.

Our students proceed to the top universities such as the University of New South Wales, University of Sydney and the University of Technology, Sydney, and moreover, have received leadership-based scholarships in these top universities.

The Right Livelihood is a cooking program that helps students develop four values: accountability, responsibility, respect and integrity. It is just one of the ways we help our students connect with their culture, develop right thinking and become wholesome people.

Watch this video from Pal parents and friends to learn more about the value of The Right Livelihood: