Black Springs Public School

Black Springs Public School, originally established in 1881, is located in the small village of Black Springs, 22 kilometres south of Oberon. The school has 7 children enrolled from both the village and the surrounding district. Black Springs Public School boasts excellent playground facilities including two covered outdoor learning areas, covered walkways, fixed play equipment, cemented playing and assembly area, well-established gardens, an orchard, vegetable gardens, sandpit and a large grassed play area. Black Springs is a friendly and supportive school that develops the skills, knowledge and values that students need to lead productive and rewarding lives. A focus at Black Springs Public School is on developing the core values of the school, including achievement; responsibility; sharing; courtesy; consideration; tolerance; caring; friendliness; kindness; cooperation and respect; and citizenship through our strong student leadership and buddy programs. The children learn in a safe, caring, stimulating, individualised, challenging and picturesque environment and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Quality academic programs, excellent facilities, abundant resources and professional, dynamic, caring and highly dedicated staff offer the students the very best opportunities for success. Black Springs Public School prides itself on delivering outstanding educational programs. The curriculum is comprehensive and innovative, with a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy and the creative arts. We offer established music and art programs and the school has an extensive library collection to suit all ages and topics. All programs are supported by an integrated use of technology. Students are given a range of opportunities to participate in sporting, cultural and academic events throughout the year as a means of broadening their horizons intellectually, physically and socially. Some of the featured programs at the school include participation in the Premier's Sporting Challenge; the Premier's Spelling Bee; Sporting Schools program sponsored by the Australian Sports Commission; Crunch'n'Sip; Musica Viva; Bathurst Eisteddfod; Operation Art workshops and the Positive Living Skills Wellbeing program. Black Springs is an active participant in the Bathurst Small Schools Learning Community. The school is a focal point for the local community and their input and contributions are highly valued.  

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