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Wallendbeen Public School is a small
rural school. Our school
caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Currently the Principal
is Mrs Susan Castle. Wallendbeen Public School is situated in the village of Wallendbeen 18km north of Cootamundra. It was established in 1881. The school boasts an extensive playground area with large shade covered play equipment, a school vegetable garden, netted cricket pitches, netball court, a volleyball court and attractive gardens and native trees. Key features of the school include emphasis on individual academic achievement and excellence, an abundance of advanced technology as well as frequent connections with neighbouring small schools to encourage healthy social development and regular extension opportunities, including promoting confident transition to high school. Success for all our students is ensured by the delivery of a structured and enriching curriculum with a whole school focus that is positive and rewarding and strengthened by a supportive and active community. All students are taught the skills and values necessary for success in education and life. The school is well resourced with a wide range of library books, computers, literacy resources, numeracy resources and sporting equipment. Student needs are catered for by challenging educational programs planned by experienced teachers. Our success is due to the commitment of all staff members who effectively facilitate opportunities to nurture the potential of every child, aiming at developing and celebrating personal excellence in a happy and caring environment. Valuing and respecting others is a priority. Currently our school employs an additional two teachers allowing students to
work in small common age and stage groups with excellent opportunities for
individual student attention. |
The community liaison is strong
with students involved in CWA, Combined Guild and Junior Red Cross activities.
The P&C and School Council are very active, assisting in the decision
making in the school as well as supporting the school in its endeavours to
improve the facilities and programs for students. The P&C and School Council
meet regularly the first Monday of every month. The school values its
links with other schools within the area. Inter-school visits for sport,
cultural visits and other special subject days are frequent and give the
students the opportunity to socialise and learn with other students their own
age in small and large schools and to expand their learning parameters. Our school commences at 9.30am
with recess at 11.10a.m. and lunch at 1.10pm.
School
finishes at 3.30pm. |
Wallendbeen P.S.
students, staff and school community benefit from the support of funding from different sources.
These are: