Seven Hills North Public School

Seven Hills North Public School is dedicated to providing high quality educational programs with an emphasis on improving academic outcomes, increasing student engagement and strengthening community partnerships. The school has a strong focus on meeting the needs of all students and maximising their potential both academically and socially. Our school promotes equity and excellence to ensure all students become confident, creative, lifelong learners and active, informed global citizens. The students, staff and parents are committed to celebrating the diversity and inclusion of all students in all aspects of school life. Seven Hills North Public School is an historic school with modern, state of the art buildings. It was originally established in 1883 and rebuilt in 2003, two older buildings were maintained as part of the school's proud history. Our school is affectionately known as the 'country school in the middle of the city'. This is due to its size in relation to the surrounding schools, its wonderful playground of grass and trees and its 'family' atmosphere. This atmosphere is created by a supportive community partnership between students, teachers and parents. The school's mission is to provide all students with the opportunity to achieve their personal best in a supportive and caring school environment. To achieve this, the school is committed to providing a balance of academic, cultural, sporting and social programs; promoting the wellbeing and development of our students and which empowers students to take increasing responsibility for their own actions and learning. Seven Hills North Public School has an enrolment of 295 students. Our school staff is comprised of experienced and dedicated teachers with a variety of strengths and specialisations who work collaboratively to deliver quality learning programs. There is also a focus on developing reflective teaching practice and integrating technology across all learning areas. Our school is strongly supported by our community and has an onsite OOSH (Out Of School Hours) care facility, managed by the Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C).  The school offers a range of programs to meet the diverse and individual needs of our students, including: - Transition Programs - Our school offers a range of transition programs for students beginning school and students beginning their secondary schooling. We have developed partnerships with local preschools and offer an extensive transition program for students beginning Kindergarten. Strong partnerships with local high schools provide students with quality learning experiences to assist their transition to secondary schooling. - Learning Support Programs - Our school provides quality learning support programs delivered by experienced staff. These programs deliver needs-based support to students requiring additional support in Literacy and Numeracy.  - Student Leadership - Seven Hills North Public School recognises the importance of student wellbeing and building the capacity and confidence of students to adapt and be successful in the 21st century. School leaders are provided with a range of experiences to develop leadership skills, both within school and across our wider community. - Positive Behaviour for Learning - Our school embeds the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework across all school systems to enhance academic and social behaviour outcomes for students. This is a school-wide initiative where all students are explicitly taught the behavioural expectations of our school. PBL encompasses a broad range of programs in our school, including values education, student wellbeing and anti-bullying. - STEM – Students at our school are offered a range of programs to develop students’ skills in Science and digital technology, including coding and robotics. A project-based learning approach provides students with relevant and engaging learning experiences whilst building their competencies as future focussed learners. - Sports - Students at our school engage in a range of sporting and physical activities, including PSSA competitive sports. Our PE and sports programs encourage children to actively participate in a range of sports and fitness activities and to make healthy lifestyle choices.  - Arts - Seven Hills North Public School offers many opportunities for students to participate and perform in creative and performing arts. Students of all ages are provided with opportunities to engage in Choir, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts programs. - Aboriginal Education - Aboriginal Education is a priority at Seven Hills North Public School. Aboriginal students have Personalised Learning Plans and are provided with additional support to meet their individual learning needs. Aboriginal perspectives are embedded in all areas to provide students with authentic learning experiences around Aboriginal history, culture and creative arts.