West Wallsend Public School

West Wallsend Public School was established in 1889 with a rich history based on coal mining. It is proudly housed in beautiful heritage buildings and continues to be a focal point of the local communities of West Wallsend, Seahampton and Holmesville.The school has a growing enrolment due to a new housing estate. The school is an Early Action for Success school with a focus on early intervention in Literacy and Numeracy. We are a member of the Sugarloaf Community of Schools (SCOS) working closely together on future focused learning. The school has a significant percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and we are committed to improving the educational outcomes to match or better the outcomes of the broader student population. Our aim is to maximise learning outcomes and opportunities for our students in a purposeful, stimulating and supportive learning environment with a focus on quality literacy and numeracy. West Wallsend Public School caters for a broad range of activities from performing arts, cultural, leadership, sporting, environmental and academic pursuits. The curriculum is wide ranging and includes avenues for children to develop skills, knowledge and explore opportunities in many areas, yet still ensures that the basic skills are covered. We have support programs for children who require additional support in literacy and numeracy and extension programs for gifted and talented students, or those who show an interest in a particular area. Our school vision is Every Student Matters Every Day, we believe in providing a safe, secure and supportive learning environment where students are challenged to reach their true potential and become confident, creative learners.

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Demountables

LED Upgrade

The $157.8 million LED Lighting Upgrade Program will install new LED lights in up to 1,000 public schools across NSW. This means reduced operating costs for schools and improved learning environments and outcomes for our students.

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Maintenance

To ensure the safety, reliability and longevity of our schools, every school across NSW receives maintenance. The Department undertakes preventative and routine maintenance every year, and repairs as needed. The Department also reviews the planned maintenance program for each school every year and reviews those items that are predicted to require work to help prolong the life of the school buildings and facilities.

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Schools Renewal

The $240 million Schools Renewal Program aims to accelerate projects that will improve the amenity of schools and kick start local jobs for local communities. This is a co-funded program, with each school contributing up to 50 per cent of the project cost.

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Program

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Completed

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Demountables

Demountables have been part of the NSW education system for many decades and will continue to be used across the state. Demountable classrooms are modern, air-conditioned rooms that provide students and teaching staff with excellent quality facilities. The learning spaces have the same range of technology that is available in permanent spaces. We review school accommodation needs each year, looking at changing enrolment patterns and other factors to prepare for the upcoming school year. This helps to identify schools that need new demountables and schools where they can removed. Most demountable movement takes place between October and February and we report our annual demountable statistics each April. Additional demountable installations can occur outside this window to support capital works and maintenance projects in schools or emergency responses to natural disasters.

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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.

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