Clergate Public School
Clergate Public School is situated on the northern outskirts of Orange in a rural setting. The school provides a dynamic and nurturing educational environment in which all students access quality personalised educational programs within a varied and balanced curriculum. Clergate Public School maintains a continued commitment to providing quality teaching and learning in literacy and numeracy. New targets are set through a collection of quality evidence and data of each of the students. The school is actively embedding Visible Learning pedagogy. Each year students experience a variety of sporting, cultural and community events and activities. The children are provided with a variety of forms of technology to enhance learning within their classrooms. The school maintains a culture, which focuses on continuous improvement and personal best for staff and students. At Clergate Public School, staff are passionate, multi-skilled, professionals who continually seek to enhance student’s educational opportunities by taking part in targeted professional learning. Clergate Public School values and promotes community participation and shared decision making with a highly committed parent body. Parents and community members make valuable contributions to the school’s programs and special events. The school supports and encourages student leadership, and promotes core values amongst the whole school community. Wellbeing is a priority for students, staff and all families. The school has outstanding playground and sporting facilities, covered learning areas and a well resourced library and learning centre. Children participate in local performing arts, sporting teams, carnivals and community based ceremonies. Clergate is also a proud member of SPARKE and Orange Small Schools Association.