Peakhurst Public School
School Vision Peakhurst Public School is a supportive, engaging and innovative learning community. We are committed to nurturing a love of life-long learning for all, embracing effective local, national and global partnerships. Our students are challenged and empowered to be: flexible, informed learners; discerning, critical and creative thinkers; and compassionate, active global citizens who are equipped for a rapidly evolving world. Our students will develop a strong sense of identity, act with integrity and resilience, and confidently advance beyond what they believe to be possible. Our school There are 26 classes in total which include three special education classes that cater for students with a moderate intellectual disability and three extension classes that cater for gifted and talented students and academically high achieving students. Our core values are; respect, responsibility, excellence, care and fairness. Our priorities include: literacy and numeracy development; curriculum differentiation; 21st century learning; critical and creative thinking; technology; gifted and talented education; student well-being; performing arts; sport; and environmental education. Ongoing targeted professional learning for teachers ensures a strong academic focus with high expectations for teaching and learning.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.