Lewisham Public School

Lewisham Public School is a rapidly growing and dynamic K-6 school, located in the inner-west of Sydney. It is welcoming and proudly inclusive, catering for the changing needs, talents and aspirations of future-focused learners. The school provides high quality differentiated learning programs in a creative and caring environment, nurturing responsible, respectful, resilient & self-directed learners through a strong focus on the importance of multimodal communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking in learning. Positive relationships, high expectations, strong school community spirit and involvement as well as the celebration of success for all, underpin practices at the school. The positive and collaborative learning culture reflects a more personalised approach, placing high value on the development of skills, attitudes and understandings required of highly effective contemporary learners. The school has become known for its initiatives in the arts; talent development and enrichment; project-based, integrated and enquiry learning; adjustments for more personalised learning; flexible learning spaces for purposeful engagement and differentiated learning; and embedded digital citizenship.  Some unique features of the school are - its recognised academic achievements and growth for individual students through its commitment to personal goal setting and regular three-way (learner, teacher and parents/caregivers) conferences about learning - its quality opportunities and approaches to literacy, numeracy, the arts, sport, student leadership and digital learning - a highly successful community events program supported by a highly engaged and committed P & C - highly acclaimed Arts Showcase Events celebrating the talents of all learners and staff - high quality co-curricular programs in choir, drama, band (concert and training), recorder, chess, public speaking and debating - opportunities in language and culture (Asia Links) through its innovative Global Connections program The school values imagination, creative and critical thinking and a love of learning and believes that every child can achieve success with encouragement, support and quality levels of engagement. It promotes excellence, opportunity, creativity and differentiation in its teaching and learning programs and believes that quality relationships amongst students, staff and parents are a foundation for quality learning, and for effective participation in a democratic and inclusive society. The school values diversity and embraces cultural and social harmony based on respect and fairness. The school promotes and celebrates resilience, success and community spirit, contributing to high performance, personal growth, engagement, well-being, self-confidence and social responsibility of its learners