Charlestown East Public School

Charlestown East PS is a proud member of the Whitebridge Community of Schools. Our new banner statement Inspiring Excellence Together captures the focus and culture of the school. An enrolment of 309 consists of 12 mainstream classes and 3 multicategorical classes .The school works with the Aboriginal community, including the Minimbah AECG to support the 15 students of an Aboriginal background. Our school is located away from busy roads and is amongst family homes, making it a quiet, safe and peaceful environment. Our spacious grounds with peaceful areas, vegetable garden, outdoor classroom, outdoor kitchen, Aboriginal garden, fixed play equipment and expansive grassed play areas provide an attractive environment. We are close to local resources such as quality playing fields, Charlestown Swim Centre, Flaggy Creek for environmental studies, Charlestown Square for performances enabling us to utilise these spaces for school activities and key programs. The dedicated and caring staff work collaboratively to provide learning experiences that are relevant and engaging and are differentiated to cater for the individual needs and interests of the students. Opportunities are provided for all students to pursue their academic, cultural and sporting interests through a varied in school program, as well as utilising the resources outside the school including activities organised by WCoS. School teams and groups proudly represent the school in netball, soccer, touch football, swimming, athletics, choir, StarStruck dance and drama, public speaking and debating. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community with staff, parents and students working together towards ongoing school improvement. Strong partnerships between all members of the school community are valued and contribute to a shared vision for the school. The WCoS facilitates a learning community beyond the school, with regular planned activities that support and engage parents, students and staff, including Kindergarten Orientation, High School Transition, enrichment workshops, Charlestown Cup, professional learning and professional networks. The active P&C are strong advocates for the school and work in partnership with the teaching staff to support school programs and initiatives through a variety of fundraising activities within the school and the broader community. The school focuses on preparing students for future learning and providing them with the skills to be positive citizens. All classrooms have access to the wifi network, providing connection for the ipad and laptop mobile libraries that are accessed by students K-6 on a daily basis. The Tree of Values Program ensures explicit teaching of the core values and communicates clear expectations for behaviour, facilitating a caring, inclusive and welcoming school environment. A culture of inclusion is valued and is promoted and celebrated through school events and positive communication.