Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin Public School is located in a large regional city, serving a diverse population within a low socio-economic area. There are currently 243 students who attend the school, representing 17 different nationalities, including 72 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. There are a mix of highly-experienced, mid-career and beginning teachers at the school. Teaching and learning programs at the school are well supported by funding under Resource Allocation Model (RAM) Funding Support EAL/D staffing entitlement Targeted refugee funding The Mount Austin Public School staff and parents believe in caring and encouraging all students to develop a sense of worth and to reach their full potential in all areas. This philosophy is supported by programs that emphasise student and parent participation. The school receives support from the R.A.M which is state government funded. The funds are used to provide a high level of resourcing and support for staff and students to access quality educational programs. A large number of student welfare initiatives are in place to support students in their endeavours at school support through a Food Bank Breakfast program as well as partnerships with Non-Government organisations such as the Smith Family, Red Cross and Mission Australia. The school also employs a Speech Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist as well as a Wellbeing Inreach Nurse. The school also employs several additional teachers as interventionists This will lead to improved curriculum implementation and quality teaching where stringent data analysis provides teachers with the direction for future teaching.
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.