Chandler Public School
Chandler Public School is a small, family-oriented rural school located in an idyllic bushland setting. It is located in New England half an hour from Armidale on the Waterfall Way. School programs are individually targeted to ensure that all students reach their academic, sporting and creative potential. The dedicated, experienced teaching staff create an environment that promotes independent learning and is focused on achieving NSW syllabus outcomes through engagement in quality learning activities. Students participate in a range of additional activities including debating, public speaking, major excursions, twice weekly after-school sport, inter-school visits, Rock Band mentoring, learning musical instruments, professional sports coaching, regular cooking lessons and varied visiting performances. The school is exceptionally well-resourced with an up-to-date internet access computer per student, an all-weather tennis court, fixed playground equipment, current library collection and new reading resources. Chandler students enjoy learning through mixing in a supportive social environment. They feel supported through the friendships they develop at school.
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.