Kearsley Public School

Kearsley Public School,is a small school with a current enrolment of 140 students, it is located 5 kilometres south of Cessnock, in the Hunter Valley. The purpose of our school is to encourage all children to become active and successful participants in the community by providing them with the opportunity to learn and develop personally and socially through individualised support in a safe and enjoyable environment. The school supports the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program which promotes respect, responsibility and learning. Quality teachers and programs focusing on English, Mathematics and engagement have allowed the school to achieve high results in competitions such as the Newcastle Permanent Building Society Mathematics competiton, NSW University Writing, Mathematics and Science examinations.  Students participate in the Newcastle Starstruck performance, video conferencing debating, netball, soccer, softball and basketball PSSA knockout competitions. An extensive Kindergarten orientation program allows for a smooth transition to school. The well presented school buildings and welcoming landscaped play areas are conducive to learning and happiness within the school. Our ATSI students have formed the Kuluwayn Aboriginal Education Team, with support from the local AECG, in order to further develop knowledge and leadership skills, as well as increasing cultural awareness within the school. We recognise and respect the range of values and attitudes towards learning that exists within the community. The community expect that quality learning programs will be provided and that the safety of students remain an on-going priority. It is therefore the school's intention to foster the positive growth of harmony and personal well-being, within this atmosphere striving for a personal best in any or all endeavours becomes a worthwhile and achievable goal. Kearsley Public School is a proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools.

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