Peakhurst South Public School

Peakhurst South Public School, nestled in Southern Sydney on the Peakhurst Heights peninsula, serves as a vibrant K-6 primary school with a robust student body of 338. Notably, 49.1% of the students hail from diverse linguistic backgrounds, representing a rich tapestry of 33 different languages, with English, Mandarin, Greek, Arabic, Cantonese, and Macedonian being the primary languages spoken. The school places paramount importance on nurturing the holistic development of its students, ensuring their cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. This ethos is reflected in the diverse array of social and emotional learning programs offered. The school's motto, "Strive to Excel," encapsulates its commitment to fostering excellence in all aspects of education. Peakhurst South Public School prides itself on its innovative and inclusive approach to education. By prioritising evidence-informed practice and future-focused learning strategies, the school cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills among its students. Staff are dedicated to continuously updating their skills to provide the highest quality education, while parents actively contribute to initiatives aimed at supporting student learning. The school's extracurricular offerings are extensive and diverse, ranging from the Gardening Club to Chess, Debating, and various sports teams. Its well-equipped facilities, including air-conditioned classrooms with interactive technology, a computer lab, a library, a Modern Learning Centre, and contemporary outdoor learning spaces, provide a conducive environment for learning and growth. Community engagement is integral to the school's ethos, as evidenced by its active P&C committee including school run canteen, uniform shop and band. We also foster partnerships with organisations such as Aspect and Learning Links and a variety of community users, making the school a valuable resource for the wider community. Peakhurst South Public School teaches students to be safe, respectful and engaged and upholds the values of integrity, excellence, fairness, cooperation, respect, and resilience to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. The school is embarking on a whole-school approach to pedagogical development by leveraging evidence-informed methods to enhance learning outcomes, through focusing on improving student literacy and numeracy skills, attendance, wellbeing, and community partnerships. Feedback and consultation with the school community play a pivotal role in shaping these efforts.