Chester Hill North Public School

I am proud of the academic achievement of our students and the ongoing success of the strategies being implemented by the school to create high quality learning experiences for our students. Our school's success is underpinned by three key elements that promote the quality teaching and learning programs that our students, staff and parents value and appreciate. Firstly, we have a highly dedicated staff who work together to provide an inclusive environment where all students are nurtured and encouraged to achieve their personal best in all that they do. Secondly, our students are a passionate and motivated group of young people who are keen to learn and participate in the range of educational opportunities provided for them at the school. Thirdly, Chester  Hill North Public School enjoys tremendous support from our parent body and local community. Chester Hill North PS is situated in a residential area in South-West Sydney.  The school was established in 1958 and provides enrolment for students from a range of cultural backgrounds.  Most students live within walking distance of the school. There are 540 students enrolled.  Students from 40 different cultural backgrounds including refugee students recently arrived in Australia and 15 students from Aboriginal background attend the school and make up 86% Language Background other than English (LBOTE) of the student population.  In 2018 there are 24 classes from Kindergarten to Year 6.  There are three classes for most grades and four classes for kindergarten and Year 3 . Classes are organised with a range of student ability groups in each class from those students who were very capable to those needing support in all areas of the curriculum. The Principal is supported by a team of eight executive, nineteen classroom teachers, 14 support staff including English as an Additional Language or Dialect Teacher(EAL/D), support teachers for learning difficulties , relief from face to face teachers, four ancillary staff, one general assistant and eight school learning support officers.  We believe Chester Hill North Public School caters for the needs of our diverse student population. The individuality of all students and their specific learning needs is recognised by all staff. The school is on a large site with upgraded classrooms, a dedicated music room, staff centre and a special purpose building with two classrooms used for Maths and Technology.  The school grounds have an attractive park like presentation boasting gardens, trees and grass play areas with Fitness and Play equipment. The P & C and school jointly funded an additional K-2 safe scape playground and upgraded playcourts over the past few years. Key features of our achievements at Chester Hill North Public School include In 2018 we continued the  implemention of the Early Action for Success (Mathematics and Literacy ) programs for students in K-6.This program was run by two Instructional Leaders.. . The schools involvement in this  program highlights the professional excellence of our teaching staff. The Positive Behaviour for Learning program was implemented to improve school-wide processes for student welfare and quality learning in all classroom settings. This program has been fully implemented for several years.. Students continue to have opportunities to perform in Creative Arts. Our choirs took part in the local Gillawarna Festival of Performing Arts and the State Choral Festival performing at the Opera House. Our recorder group played at school performances throughout the year and at the State Instrumental Festival at the Opera House. Dance groups performed at the local Gillawarna Festival of Performing Arts.The school band program with a junior Band and a Senior Band is in its fifth year and plays at various functions throughout the year During 2018 a Connect to Culture and Indigenous Homework Centre continued in partnership with the Bankstown Communities for Children funded by the Australian Federal Government.Students were able to connect with the Dharug Language and dance.