Co-Education

 At Saint Christina’s, we’ve always believed that co-education is the best way to help children grow and understand the world around them. Since 1949, boys have been part of our school community, and in 2018, we extended our provision for boys up to Year 6, taking the step towards full co-education. 

We know that to succeed in today’s world, children need strong interpersonal skills like empathy, teamwork, and communication. These skills are best developed in a co-educational environment, where children can learn from one another. Friendships form naturally as boys and girls share experiences in class, activities, and clubs. 

Co-education also helps challenge outdated views. In our classrooms, discussions and debates encourage everyone to consider different perspectives, teaching children that equality doesn’t mean sameness. Both boys and girls bring valuable ideas and insights, and learning from each other is part of the journey. 

We believe that a co-educational setting helps children become confident, well-adjusted individuals, ready to engage with the world. As Professor Simon Baron-Cohen of the University of Cambridge puts it, “A strong reason for co-education is that separating children means they will not mix and learn about each other.”