Killara Public School
Killara Public School is a highly successful primary school in the Upper North Shore area of New South Wales. Established in 1938, Killara has a strong tradition of excellence and proudly continues to provide an enriched, balanced and quality public education. Approximately 420 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 thrive in a natural bush environment and a strong community spirit. The school motto, 'Aim High', underpins the programs and practices of the school and supports our mission of 'Building Bright Futures' for our children in a warm, caring and friendly atmosphere. The school site was totally refurbished in 2008 and the school boasts classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, a new library, video conferencing facilities and a new school hall. The new buildings and beautiful surrounds are complemented and enhanced by a strong community link that jointly supports highly successful programs in literacy, numeracy, student welfare, performing arts, technology and sport. The school has a strong child centred integrated curriculum based on a conceptual framework which uses children's natural curiosity, preparing them to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. These outstanding learning programs are planned and implemented by a highly dedicated, experienced teaching staff working in a team environment. We are proud of our success and set high expectations where students are supported and constantly encouraged to explore, extend, be challenged and do their best.
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.