Kiama Public School

Kiama Public School is an outstanding school that has developed a proud history of success in education and a culture of care and compassion for all. Our student numbers have increased dramatically over the last four years due to the extra passion and distance our staff and community go to make our school so special. In 2017 we were acknowledged as one of The Educator's ‘Top 40 Innovative Schools' nationally. This achievement is also shared with high schools and independent schools from the private sector. Kiama Public School has embedded practices in 3D Printing, App Development, Robotics and Coding. Every student K-6 has access to these technologies and areas of learning and we aim to embrace these innovations to further continue this thriving progression in our school. Our STEM focus is unique in the way it extends to our ‘Outdoor Living Classroom' with our flourishing garden areas and animals which include ewes, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and native bees - all of which keeps our school ingrained in the rural setting that Kiama sits and allows unique opportunities for students to learn and care for our environment. Our Creative Arts include a school Jazz Band, Choir, Dance Troupe and involvement in numerous art competitions. 2017 saw our first experience with the Wakakirri Performing Arts event where we told a beautifully choreographed story about our famous Blowhole through dance called "Where The Sea Makes a Noise". Our dedicated Troupe were very successful, taking home awards in 'Best Environment', 'Best Makeup and Hair' and 'Best Public Speaking' categories. Every class also performs a special item for Parents, Carers and school across the year and we have an annual Production to showcase talent. Quite simply, I cannot imagine a school that offers more with the same focus or consideration in meeting individuals' needs. Our staff is motivated to make this school the best school possible and continually grow to offer all we can, so as the students have every opportunity afforded to them. We believe in and embrace our school motto "Let Your Deeds Shine" in every way possible.

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Demountables

Cooler Classrooms

This school is currently being assessed against the current Cooler Classroom funding guidelines.

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Program

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Planning

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LED Upgrade

The $157.8 million LED Lighting Upgrade Program will install new LED lights in up to 1,000 public schools across NSW. This means reduced operating costs for schools and improved learning environments and outcomes for our students.

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Program

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Completed

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Maintenance

To ensure the safety, reliability and longevity of our schools, every school across NSW receives maintenance. The Department undertakes preventative and routine maintenance every year, and repairs as needed. The Department also reviews the planned maintenance program for each school every year and reviews those items that are predicted to require work to help prolong the life of the school buildings and facilities.

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Schools Renewal

The $240 million Schools Renewal Program aims to accelerate projects that will improve the amenity of schools and kick start local jobs for local communities. This is a co-funded program, with each school contributing up to 50 per cent of the project cost.

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Program

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Completed

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Demountables

Demountables have been part of the NSW education system for many decades and will continue to be used across the state. Demountable classrooms are modern, air-conditioned rooms that provide students and teaching staff with excellent quality facilities. The learning spaces have the same range of technology that is available in permanent spaces. We review school accommodation needs each year, looking at changing enrolment patterns and other factors to prepare for the upcoming school year. This helps to identify schools that need new demountables and schools where they can removed. Most demountable movement takes place between October and February and we report our annual demountable statistics each April. Additional demountable installations can occur outside this window to support capital works and maintenance projects in schools or emergency responses to natural disasters.

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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.

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