Tathra Public School
Established in 1912, the school is located on the Far South Coast of NSW, serving the towns of Tathra and the surrounding areas of Kalaru and Bournda. The school has spacious, modern classrooms, a large open-plan library, a large hall with a fully functioning stage, lighting and sound systems, a multipurpose room equipped for cooking and another multipurpose learning classroom. All learning spaces have access to wifi, students access a range of ICT opportunities and classrooms are equipped with interactive teaching technologies. Outdoor facilities include an amphitheatre, full-sized tennis and basketball courts, large playing fields, covered outdoor learning areas, kitchen and bush tucker gardens, and a huge adventure playground with views over the South Pacific Ocean. Tathra Public School is committed to providing quality learning programs in all key learning areas while following values of respect, responsibility and fairness. Staff and community expertise is utilised for the delivery of quality programs in performing and creative arts, Japanese language and culture, sport, kitchen and bush tucker gardening, environmental education, robotics, technology and Aboriginal Education including local Yuin language and culture. Wellbeing and discipline programs are underpinned by the school values and emphasise the active participation of students in school governance, peer support and student leadership.
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.