St Alexander Nevsky Russian School, Strathfield
About our school
St Alexander Nevsky Russian School is a Saturday community school for Russian-speaking children, dedicated to nurturing Orthodox Christian values alongside language and culture. At the heart of our curriculum is the Law of God, helping children grow in their faith while deepening their connection to Russian traditions.
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Our mission is to preserve and strengthen Russian heritage through a range of subjects, including Russian language, history, and music. We strive to create a warm, community-focused environment where families and teachers work together to support each child's learning journey.
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We are located in Strathfield, just a short walk from the train station. Lessons take place on Saturdays from 8:50 AM, following the NSW school term schedule.
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The school is proudly run by a Parents' Committee, which oversees administration, finances, and the organisation of celebrations and events that bring our community together.
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New families are always welcome—join us in preserving faith, language, and tradition!
Mission Statement
The St Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox School is a parish community Saturday school that exists to educate youth to be members of the parish community through developing a love for their Orthodox faith, Russian culture, history and language.
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Our school is an important part of the St Peter & Paul Cathedral parish life. Students participate in parish life through singing, Slavonic reading and also school-run Church Services.
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Our school aims to provide students with a practical, conversational knowledge of the Russian language in alignment with the NSW Department of Education syllabus.
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We are supported by the parish community through fundraising, the use of dedicated premises and through the parishioner's participation at school functions.
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