Cambewarra Public School
Cambewarra Public School is located at the foothills of Cambewarra Mountain. The name comes from two Aboriginal words, 'cambe', meaning fire and 'warra', meaning a high place or mountain. The school was first established in 1859 with an enrolment of 48 students. It was located on Main Road in what is now the Scout Hall. School enrolments are approximately 250 with 10% from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. The school provides a caring, supportive learning environment and has an outstanding reputation in the wider community. The school prides itself on strong, genuine partnerships with families supporting the school's shared vision and school plan focus areas. The school enjoys a positive and active P&C, an Out of School Care morning and afternoon program for working families and a highly regarded Vacation Care program. We have a Defence Mentor program for the defence families. Our community of schools effectively collaborate to enhance teaching, learning and leadership across the schools. There is a strong focus on sharing resources, expertise and practices, including authentic partnerships with the AECG to bring to life the Partnership Agreement between the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and the NSW Department of Education 2020-2030. At Cambewarra Public School, our school values are; We strive for the Highest We are Kind and Responsible We are a Team
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.