Blaxcell Street Public School

At Blaxcell Street Public School, every student must achieve success. Striving for excellence and equity, the school aims to deliver high quality differentiated educational programs that meet the needs of all students; providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to grow, learn and succeed. Celebrating achievements and valuing cultural diversity, the staff, parents and community members work collaboratively to create an educationally rich and supportive environment where high expectations are the norm and where everyone is united in the same goal; ensuring the success of every student. Blaxcell Street Public School provides a rich and robust curriculum which is delivered in a supportive and caring environment. The school has over 820 students enrolled, of which more than 95% are from language backgrounds other than English. Over 35 language groups are represented in the diverse student population, with some students being the sole representative of their country of origin. There are currently four students enrolled who identify themselves as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Staff at the school are committed to public education and dedicated towards improving learning outcomes for all students. This is reflected in our vision that states, at Blaxcell Street Public School, every student must achieve success. The school priorities include literacy, numeracy and student engagement. The school has an outstanding reputation within and outside of the local community, and staff work hard to support both students and community members. We believe that responsibility, respect and recognition are keys to fostering an environment where all children feel safe and valued with our school motto, "What you do, do well" reflected in all activities.