Nyngan Public School

Nyngan Public School is a Positive behaviour for learning school with dedicated staff committed to providing individualised learning opportunities for all students within a sfae, respectful and cooperative learning environment. Nyngan Public School is an Early Action for Success school with additional staff and programs provided for K-2, allowing foccussed learning in the ealy years. The Learning Assistance Support Teacher and NORTA NORTA tutor provide additional support in Years 3-6. Students at Nyngan Public School are encouraged to participate in the Premier's Sporting, Reading and Spelling Challenges. Students represent the school in various sporting arenas through PSSA sport, inter school sporting events and localised skills days. Nyngan Public School encourages a focus on the arts with the employment of a music teacher 2 days per week and participation in Moorambilla, the Dubbo Eistedford and MusicAViva. Nyngan Public School continues to participate in the Dymocks Book Bank allowing students in 3-6 to select a book of their choice, share it with peers for a term prior to taking it home to add to their own personal library. Nyngan Public School has an extensive garden program with raised garden beds, citrus and herb gardens, an aquaponics system and the Gugah Aboriginal Garden. Students are encouraged to take part in computer, library, gardening, choir, dance and drama during lunch times. The Kindergarten Transition Program operates to give children the opportunity to familiarise themselves with staff, students and routines prior to starting school. Nyngan Public School has a Speech, Language and Hearing Program which includes the tesing of students by a qualified speech therapist, development of individualised programs and daily implementation at school. Nyngan Public school has a partnership with the AECG and P&C. We have an open door policy, encouraging families to take part in the education of their children through regular meeings and reporting periods.