Moruya Public School

Moruya Public School has a proud and long tradition (135 years) of public education in the Eurobodalla. The site was a central school until the high school was built in 1970. In addition to its historical significance MoruyaPublic School promotes high academic achievement and inclusive educational and welfare practices. Students are offered a comprehensive primary education that includes strong creative and citizenship building opportunities. We establish high expectations for our students and offer them the opportunity, encouragement and support required to lay the foundation for learning for life. Teachers plan, program and deliver curriculum within a quality teaching framework. Well-being and engagement are priority focus areas in our school. Policy and procedures are clearly communicated to students and parents. We believe that all students are entitled to a safe and harmonious environment where they are treated with respect and where they in turn respect the rights of others. We emphasise rights and responsibilities along with the necessity for students to accept and deal with the consequences of their actions. We believe that students should wear the specified school uniform consistently and with pride. The school is proud of its excellent reputation for the quality and safety of this learning environment. We are an inclusive public school of some 321 students and 25 members of staff. The school has a significant enrolment of Aboriginal students, a special education support unit for students with disabilities including intellectual, physical and emotional/behavioural difficulties and students with disabilities are integrated in the mainstream classrooms. These initiatives include leadership practices that foster citizenship and leadership qualities including Playground Peace Keepers, Peer Support Program and a strong and active Student Representative Council, a Student Leadership Team and comprehensive transition programs catering for students commencing and concluding their primary education. We provide and promote academic excellence for talented students. Extra-curricular activities in the sports and performing arts all combine to enrich the experience of students in our school. There is a priority on the quality of our information technology and all students benefit from access to a dedicated Technology Learning Centre as well computers and tablets wirelessly connected across the school. Our community supports the school in its endeavours. There is a healthy Breakfast Club program operated by community volunteers, an individualised reading program implemented by community people and a group of community people who provide a special education program in physical education. We have a dedicated and active Parents' and Citizens' Association and various sub-committees including the Canteen Committee and Kitchen Garden Committee where everyone is made welcome and where all voices and participation are valued. The Aboriginal Education Committee regularly meets and actively supports the needs and learning of students. Aboriginal people are employed to support student learning. The school is responsive to the needs of the community and we encourage community expertise in our efforts to maximise opportunities for students such as the Art in the Making and River of Art. Many of our resources have been generously provided through community initiatives and parent community groups. Our emphasis on basic values, courtesy, co-operation and respect make MoruyaPublic School a warm, friendly and stimulating learning environment. Our school motto, "Live & Learn" challenges students to learn. It states that while we live we must learn and we must learn in order to live productive and meaningful lives. We trust that we have laid the foundations for learning for life in all our students