Largs Public School

Largs Public School is the oldest public school in Australia in continuous operation on the same site. It has professional, dedicated staff who cater for the education, wellbeing and development of over 145 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Largs Public School is located in a rural area on the northern outskirts of Maitland and provides a caring family environment with strong parent involvement. It has a proud history and is home to 'The Old Bush Hut'. Literacy and Numeracy programs are Stage-based and coordinated throughout the school, with 96% of students achieving National Benchmarks. Specialist teachers, Learning and Support teachers and class based programs provide support and extension to students as needed. Project Based Learning and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) provide enrichment and higher order thinking for all students in Stages Two and Three. Qualities include; collaborative planning throughout the school, whole school assemblies, computers and interactive whiteboards in all rooms, a well-equipped Library, environmental programs, extensive grounds including play equipment, a sand-pit and a variety of sporting equipment available for use during play time. Students are provided with many opportunities to interact with other schools through sporting programs, external performances, public speaking, debating, programs for gifted students and transition programs to Kindergarten and High School. Extra-curriculum activities include: annual Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, regular K-6 thematic days, annual overnight excursions, Star Struck, specialist sporting programs, school musicals, K-6 peer support activities,  school based choir, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of PSSA sports and specialist music programs. We are also in the initial stages of developing a school band. There is regular communication with parents through Newsletters, Skoolbag, Facebook, teacher meetings, information nights, P&C meetings, teacher interviews and written reports. After School Care is provided on our grounds. At Largs Public School we provide a supportive, stimulating educational environment where critical thinking and initiative are encouraged. We endeavour to engage students, parents and the community in shared learning experiences, working in partnership to support students in becoming successful, confident, creative, informed and engaged learners with a respect for themselves and others. We believe that by providing a well-balanced, quality education, focused on enquiry based learning we encourage all students to become self-motivated learners who display empathy, resilience and self-belief. Our vision is to empower students to be respectful, responsible and honest citizens who strive for life-long learning and personal excellence