Ballimore Public School
Ballimore Public School is a PP6 school located 32 km east of Dubbo, providing quality education to children from the surrounding rural districts of Ballimore, Barbigal, Gollan and Elong Elong. Ballimore Public School takes pride in offering a unique, small school environment fostering the development of each child as an individual. The core values of the school are Respect self, Respect others; Participate and Co-operate; Take Responsibility; and Strive for Excellence. These values are bound together by the school motto 'Together we care, share and learn'. The children are offered a varied curriculum to develop and extend not only academic skills but also their physical and cultural abilities. The school advocates healthy lifestyle and implements a proactive daily fitness and sports program. A strong creative and performing arts program aims to foster an appreciation for the various forms of the arts as well as developing individual talents and self confidence. Classroom learning is enhanced by a dynamic, integrated computer education program. A ratio of one computer for every child extends the learning opportunities for all. The school implements ability based literacy and numeracy programs across all stages. Ballimore Public School, established in 1884, has a proud history and is strongly supported by the local community and its proactive Parents and Citizens Association.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.