Sydney’s alternative school goes mainstream – and gets a new name 30.03.2026

Lindfield Learning Village, an experimental public school in Sydney that previously eschewed uniforms, report cards, and bells, is transitioning to a more traditional model and will be renamed Lindfield College. Under Principal Ben Rekic, the school will implement a compulsory uniform for all students and reintroduce traditional report cards. This shift marks the end of the initial experiment that positioned the school as a futuristic educational institution. The changes are set to take effect, signaling a move towards mainstream educational practices for what was once a highly alternative model.

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