Chester Hill Public School

Learning at Chester Hill Public School is provided through innovative and enriched teaching and learning activities. Grade based learning enables ongoing support and development of social, leadership and mentoring skills. Our early learning emphasis model through Early Action for Success provides for flexible delivery of curriculum in the K-2 years, allowing students to progress through stage outcomes at a rate appropriate to their needs and abilities. K. Years 3-6 are placed in classes that support and enable explicit teaching across all Key Learning Areas. Literacy and numeracy remain the principal areas of focus and these continue to be supported, developed and enhanced through professional learning, purchasing of resources, maths consultancy support and the provision of a literacy mentor. Learning support programs include Learning Assistance Support, EAL/D, Targeted Early Numeracy (TEN), Focus on Reading initiative guided and home reading, Best Start, and Count Me In Too. Chester Hill Public School is completely computer networked with Interactive Whiteboards in all classrooms, the library and specialist teaching areas. Learning through technology is embedded in all teaching programs K-6.Since 2010 Chester Hill Public School received extra funding through the National Partnerships Low Socio Economic Federal initiative. That funding concluded at the end of 2013. At the end of term one 2013 Chester Hill was placed on the Improving Literacy or Numeracy National Partnership program for 2013/2014. Chester Hill public School has been an Early Action for Success (EAfS) since 2015.The school has a proud history of success on the sporting field due to its excellent programs in gross motor and skills development. Grades 3-6 participate in both Summer and Winter Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) competitions as well as Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics carnivals. Students are also able to embrace choir and dance activities through the school's participation in major district and regional concerts and festivals. Students participate in a variety of extracurricular programs including the Tournament of Minds, the Premier's Spelling Bee and Reading Challenge, Debating, Community Mentoring Program and the Multicultural Public Speaking Competition. To support and enhance community participation and our focus of lifelong learning, we are part of the Community Hubs Australia network. The Community Hub leader works closely with parents to support involvement and understanding. We have several culturally based parent groups  who meet regularly. The aim of Chester Hill Public School is to support increased student learning outcomes by strengthening home school relations. Adult workshops were offered in English Language acquisition, Computer proficiency, Positive Parenting, floristry and First Aid. To support the transition from home to Kindergarten we have a School Readiness Program as well as several playgroups operating within the school.All of the above is only a snapshot of the opportunities that both students and parents experience at Chester Hill Public School, an active and progressive learning community striving to achieve the greatest learning outcomes for each and every child.