Queanbeyan Public School

Queanbeyan Public School is creating opportunities, building relationships and achieving success. The strong school community draws students from both urban and rural areas and includes students with multicultural and Aboriginal backgrounds. Staff cater for this diversity of learners through the development and implementation of teaching and learning programs that consider the academic, social and emotional needs of students. A variety of modes of educational delivery operate, including special education and a unique mainstream class structure. The school is proactive in support of school staff, promoting a collegial and cooperative culture to build the effectiveness of teaching teams. Professional learning experiences are planned to ensure ongoing learning of staff. The school operates within an established code of conduct designed on the inclusive philosophies that are central to the school's beliefs. The expectations of the school are responsible, respectful, resilient. These expectations are embedded into the student wellbeing system and guide students towards becoming socially responsible individuals and community members. The school supports students in building their emotional resilience. The journey in understanding reconciliation is begun and promoted through leadership opportunities and sustained meaningful conversations. Some unique features of the school include: Music Education, to inspire and sustain a love of music in all students. Two choirs rehearse weekly and have achieved excellence in choral performances; 'You Can Do It' Education, to develop positive habits of mind in young learners that ensure success and happiness; 'Bluearth', a unique movement approach to learning that improves health, behaviour, self-esteem, confidence and academic achievement; Environmental Education, to foster the wellbeing of students and promote sustainable lifestyles for the future; and Technology programs, to maximise student engagement with their learning through Robotics and Interactive White Boards. Our Inquiry Learning Model is helping to build a community of thinkers where students conduct active investigations through research and higher order thinking into problematic questions, issues and big ideas. The school is delivering learning and enrichment programs that guide all students towards independent work with support matched to individual learning needs. Queanbeyan Public School has a proud tradition and a bright future.