Tingha Public School

Tingha Public School is a rural school, situated within a small community 26 kilometres from its main service town, Inverell. The school has 55 students,  83% of whom identify as Aboriginal. The school is committed to providing an education which fully develops the capabilities of all students. Our dedicated staff provide a quality, inclusive learning environment which empowers students to achieve success and celebrate achievements. Funding through the School Budget Allocation Resource Model enables the school to provide a highly supported learning environment.  Student learning benefits from sound lesson planning that encompasses high quality, evidence based methodologies. This combined with up-to-date curriculum knowledge and understanding equips students with skills and confidence required for future learning in the 21st Century. The school motto, Totally Proud and Strong, aims to engender in students a strong sense of pride, self-worth and purpose. Being 'Totally Proud and Strong' is valued, respected and encouraged both within the school and local community. The school has a Kindergarten to Year 6 focus on Visible Learning. This evidence based methodology aims to make learning more explicit for students and allows teachers to see learning through the eyes of their students. Tingha Public School encourages an active partnership with its community and we value the participation of parents and community members in sharing the education of their children at every opportunity. Tingha Public School is a caring and supportive learning environment which is enjoyable, stimulating and challenging. The School Vision Statement At Tingha Public School we are a family that loves and values our school community. Our staff are committed to fostering emotionally intelligent students. Teachers daily engage all students in high quality learning and teaching practices in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Our students apply a range of skills, knowledge and understandings to be proud, strong, safe and respectful citizens in an ever changing world. Our parents and the wider community works in collaboration with the school to support the learning and wellbeing needs of our students. We have a positive school culture that values lifelong learning.