Muswellbrook South Public School

Muswellbrook South Public School is situated in the Hunter Valley. At Muswellbrook South Public School students learn in a stimulating and challenging environment and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Strong academic programs, highly dedicated staff and excellent facilities offer all students the very best opportunities for success. It offers a quality education for all students. All of our classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. Our welfare policy and personal development programs ensure that students have a happy and safe environment in which to learn and play. Muswellbrook South Public School implements the Positive Behaviours for Learning program with the emphasis on ensuring that all students recognise that to be a learner, they will be safe, responsible and respectful. Our sports program builds on a tradition of achievement. It provides a physical education program based on the sequential building of skills. Muswellbrook South Public School provides enrichment  programs for gifted and talented students and specialised support for students with learning difficulties.The school has three support classes which cater for the individual needs of students with disabilities. The school is part of The Early Action for Success program. The program aims to improve students' performance through a targeted approach. It involves the early identification of the level of attainment in literacy and numeracy of each individual student (K-2) and tailoring a specific program of learning to that student's needs. There is also an emphasis on the professional development of staff and a rigorous accountability of data collection and synopsis. The implementation of the L3 program in Kindergarten has contributed to the building of sound foundations in teaching and learning in reading for Kindergarten students. The school is strongly supported by a small but active P&C. Local Elders and the local AECG take an active interest in the school. There is a genuine focus where we value, respect and appreciate Aboriginal culture and student identity. The Prior to School Program, Warrae Wanni, contributes to the school readiness of Aboriginal and targeted students as well as actively encouraging parents to become involved in their child's education.