Martins Creek Public School

Martins Creek Public School is a picturesque small country school situated on Worimi Country in the hills of the Paterson valley midway between Maitland and Dungog. The school population comes from the village and local area. Our school motto is Attitude Determines Altitude and within a dynamic and varied teaching and learning program our students are given the opportunity to achieve their best in a rich educational environment. Our school focuses on promoting student engagement through the effective use of explicit teaching, engagement and technology to meet the needs of 21st Century learners in all aspects of the curriculum, particularly literacy and numeracy. Martins Creek PS attracts a high level of resources, both in support services and finances, that are directed to our teaching and learning programs and enable our pursuit of educational excellence. We offer an outstanding education with highly skilled staff, including a range of specialists, support teachers and School Learning Support Officers. Our school provides a well-balanced curriculum that is engaging and motivating,  with practical connections to allow children to thrive. We value educational sustainability, equity and diversity, fostering interconnections with all stakeholders, particularly our parents/carers, P&C, community groups and Youyoong AECG. All stakeholders are invested in our school and support a progressive educational approach with children invested and driving their learning pathways. In our school, every student is known, valued and cared for. Martins Creek students develop a sense of citizenship within a rural community as a result of learning about, caring for and enhancing our beautiful natural surrounds. They experience positive interactions with community members, local service groups, the Hunter Principals Network and collaboration with other small schools in the area.  Our 2023 Situational Analysis sought information from all stakeholders and generated our two Strategic Directions of: Student Growth & Attainment and Wellbeing. We tailor our explicit teaching and learning programs at student point of need to maximise student achievement and consolidate individual leaning, social and emotional goals. We are constantly evaluating, analysing and refining our pedagogical and assessment practices to ensure that our community's high expectations are met and that student opportunities are maximised.  We celebrate diversity, with our student population including a range of abilities and strong representation of Aboriginal students. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for students  to develop socially, emotionally, academically, physically, spiritually and creatively.