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Forster Public School
Head St, Forster NSW 2428
Phone 6555 6766
Fax 6555 6374
Email forster-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.forster-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments 716
Forster Public School commits its staff and programs to "providing excellence and opportunities in learning experiences which contribute to personal growth and development of children". We seek to ensure that all students achieve their best in an environment that is stimulating, safe and happy. We also seek to nurture equally, those with talents and those with special needs. Respect for each person within the school community is emphasised and expected.
Pacific Palms Public School
Boomerang Drive, Boomerang Beach NSW 2428
Phone 6554 0249
Fax 6554 0642
Email pacificpal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.pacificpal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 243
Pacific Palms School is a school that promotes personal well being in a safe and caring environment. It encourages effort, personal excellence and a positive attitude to learning. This is reflected in the following: Student well-being, confidence and self-esteem being the foundations for the school's teaching and learning activities; Personal excellence and positive attitudes being recognised regularly in all school programs; A positive relationship between the school and the community to benefit the students of the school; Parents and staff through the School Council and P&C working together to improve the physical and environmental condition of the school; The school using a continuous improvement program through its management and strategic plans
Tuncurry Public School
Tuncurry St, Tuncurry NSW 2428
Phone 6554 6463
Fax 6555 6903
Email tuncurry-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.tuncurry-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 495
Tuncurry Public School has a proud identity within the local community. Teachers and parents hold expectations for students to learn in a caring and respectful school environment which is supportive and purposeful and where a child's success is openly recognised and valued. Teachers work in stage teams guiding student development, and the acquisition of knowledge, skills, understanding and strategies in all learning areas. A sequential development of curriculum outcomes is linked to programming of teaching and learning activities, assessment and reporting. Emphasis is placed upon literacy and numeracy development for all students. Student welfare, creative and performing arts, physical education, gifted and talented education and sport are valued areas of the curriculum. A balance between academic, cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities for children is a school ideal.
Tea Gardens Public School
Witt St, Tea Gardens NSW 2324
Phone 4997 0286
Fax 4997 1254
Email teagardens-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.teagardens-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 211
The Tea Gardens Public School is considered a community school working in close harmony with the community. The school is situated on the north shore of Port Stephens and serves the towns of Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounding districts. Our purpose at Tea Gardens Public School is to develop a happy, caring, learning environment which offers its students, staff and community every opportunity to meet their present and future needs through relevant high quality educational programs and excellent facilities. The well maintained grounds and excellent outdoor facilities are a feature of the school. The school boasts a parliament which is recognised as a model of student participation in the decision making process. It has developed over the past twelve years to be "the voice of the children" and together with the school's debating and public speaking programs produce highly confident and self assured students.
Nabiac Public School
Clarkson St, Nabiac NSW 2312
Phone 6554 1247
Fax 6554 1522
Email nabiac-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.nabiac-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 222
The purpose of Nabiac Public School continues to be summed up in the mission statement: "Nabiac Public School will be seen as the symbol of what is best in education through caring, involvement, expectations, excellence and leadership." The school and its community recognise and support the commitment the school has towards continuing to achieve this mission statement. A unified and dedicated staff focus their teaching on the basics of literacy, numeracy and student welfare. A caring relationship exists between staff and students. This has fostered the development of a family atmosphere which helps the school meet the individual needs of students. A focus on the development of students to become self motivated, confident, tolerant, independent learners assists our aim to develop students who are valued contributing members of society.
Coolongolook Public School
Pacific Hwy, Coolongolook NSW 2423
Phone 4997 7183
Fax 4997 7232
Email coolongolo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.coolongolo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 26
Coolongolook Public School is a focus for its small community's involvement. Many social events in the area centre in or around the school. Coolongolook School is a safe learning environment where everyone is made to feel secure and special as an important part of the school community. The school's motto: "Growth and Strength" indicates a positive attitude towards the development of happy and healthy students. Many parents play an active role in classroom and social activities throughout the school and are considered valued partners in the learning process. The school has a strong focus on the development of literacy. Parents feel that a heavy emphasis should be given to literacy. The extensive use of technology in literacy and other Key Learning Areas has been found to be a great motivating factor for the students.
Bungwahl Public School
Seal Rocks Rd, Bungwahl NSW 2423
Phone 4997 6175
Fax 4997 6306
Email bungwahl-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.bungwahl-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 41
Bungwahl Public School prides itself on the supportive, co-operative tone which pervades all formal and informal activities across the whole school community. All students, regardless of gender, are expected to perform to the best of their ability and make improvements, however gradual, in their work. An expectation that everyone will participate fully in all organised sporting, cultural and academic activities, underpins every program conducted by the school. Effort is highly valued. The school motto is; Achieve with Pride; The school pledge is; In our hands, lies the future of this great land. If we all work together, doing our best for the common good, there is no limit to what we can achieve; The current mission statement says; Through quality teaching and quality learning our children will reach their full potential, setting a pattern for life in a safe and secure environment; These, together with the school song, embody the purposes, ideals, attitudes and expectations towards which all members of the school community strive.
Stroud Public School
Erin St, Stroud NSW 2425
Phone 4994 5255
Fax 4994 5408
Email stroud-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.stroud-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 100
Stroud Public School is committed to providing a quality education for each student. This is reflected in the school's vision which has been reviewed this year: "To establish and maintain a progressive, and dynamic school, achieving excellence in teaching, learning and service to the community, by providing a supportive, caring and positive learning environment." The school's focus continues to be the development of literacy and numeracy skills as well as endeavouring to provide a balanced curriculum relevant to the needs and aspirations of the students.
Stroud Road Public School
Bucketts Way, Stroud Road NSW 2415
Phone 4994 5276 ,4994 5418
Fax 4994 5418
Stroud Road Public School provides a comprehensive, balanced education within a K-6 framework. We are a school community committed to providing stimulating and rewarding learning programs where students have equal opportunity to reach their maximum potential. There is an emphasis on the basic skills of literacy and numeracy necessary to participate in society. Staff, student and community teamwork is promoted to enhance satisfaction, self-esteem and discipline. Peer support being an integral part of the school culture.
Email stroudroad-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.stroudroad-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 34
Booral Public School
2800 Bucketts Way, Booral NSW 2425
Phone 4994 9266
Fax 4994 9102
Booral School is situated on a major tourist route, The Bucketts Way. It serves the small rural communities of Limeburners Creek, Allworth, Booral and Girvan. The school promotes student understanding of all the key learning areas and offers a wide range of learning experiences. Strong family links encourage a positive learning environment. The school currently participates in the Disadvantaged Schools Program. The vision for Booral School is for it to be a friendly, happy school with a positive and supportive community where students and staff work together so that students are given the opportunity and encouragement to achieve to their full potential through a balanced curriculum.
Email booral-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web www.booral-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolments: 109
Holy Name Primary School
FORSTER
41 Lake Street
PO Box 243
FORSTER
Phone 6554 6504
Fax 6554 8895
Email admin@frstr.mn.catholic.edu.au
St Josephs Primary School
PO Box 2
BULAHDELAH
Phone 4997 4189
Fax 4997 4189
Email stjosephs@blhdla.mn.catholic.edu.au
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