Oakville Public School

Oakville Public School is a dynamic, friendly and supportive school enabling children to enjoy learning in a safe environment. Set in a semi-rural environment on the north-western outskirts of Sydney, the school provides modern facilities and outstanding resources to enable a culture of dynamic learning. At Oakville Public School, students will be at the centre of a community of learners dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. Working within a collaborative culture, students will develop a love of learning. They will acquire the skills and confidence and develop the values and attitudes necessary to realise their full potential as contributing members of society. Oakville Public School's mission is to foster academic and social growth in a harmonious, caring environment. Oakville Public School provides an excellent grounding in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy and has exciting programs in all key learning areas. A strong Reading Recovery and support program enables all students to learn in combination with a challenging curriculum for all students. Teaching and learning is designed to meet the individual learning needs of each and every student. The curriculum is enhanced with relevant excursions, an extensive sustainable environmental program and a creative use of technology. The students at our school have a wide variety of opportunities in the arts, sport and public speaking. The school features dance groups, a choir, weekly music lessons and a vast array of class-based learning experiences. The students are involved in fitness, gross motor activities and a wide range of sporting activities designed to encourage them to enjoy physical pursuits. A feature of the school is the development of public speaking and debating from Kindergarten to Year 6. All students participate in a school-based public speaking program and have the opportunity to speak in front of the whole school. Oakville is a leader in using technology to enhance learning. The school is fully networked with a computer room and computers in every classroom. The use of electronic whiteboards as a teaching and learning tool is a feature in all classrooms, as well as two connected classrooms, which enables video conferencing. The strong, supportive student welfare programs provide a structured fair discipline code which clearly outlines consequences for one's actions. Student leadership on a class and school basis is developed through a Student Representative Council, Peer Support and a variety of class programs. Clear school rules and a zero tolerance for bullying is a feature of the school culture. Oakville Public School is a community school and proudly enjoys outstanding community support and participation. This support enables the school and community to work closely together to provide relevant, challenging programs for the children.