Bourke Public School
Bourke Public School was erected in 1975. It is located 380km North-West of Dubbo and is a member of the Connected Communities group of schools. The Connected Communities strategy was implemented in 2013 in 15 geographically isolated schools and communities. Bourke Public School has 226 students, 81% of whom are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and less than 1% ESL students. Our school Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) is 164. Our 55 staff members are a passionate and innovative team who are committed to the ongoing enhancement of our school through a diverse range of skills and attributes. Bourke Public School has an active Parents and Citizens committee (P&C) and Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) who both work in partnership with our school, supporting us through fundraising, consultation and support. Bourke Public School has a focus on literacy, numeracy and technology in the 21st century to enhance students' knowledge and skills. The school endeavours to ensure students have a healthy lifestyle by providing opportunities to engage in a variety of sporting activities and kitchen and garden lessons which develop skills based learning which extends across the entire school curriculum. There is also a major focus on improving and maintaining attendance at Bourke Public School through innovative welfare programs and community partnerships so all students have an equal opportunity to an education and achieve academic growth in a supported learning environment.
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.