Queanbeyan East Public School

Queanbeyan East Public School is located near the border of NSW and the ACT. Our school is sited in a semi-rural setting with pleasant grounds featuring a shaded bush area, large grassy playing fields and views of the mountains. Queanbeyan East Public School prides itself on providing strong academic and welfare programs to a supportive school community. The culture and climate of the school is characterised by a strong sense of pride, open communication, and a strong commitment to working as a supportive, positive, cohesive team reflecting on our practice. The school enjoys strong community support and has a dedicated and talented staff team. Our school community places a high value on the importance of the quality teacher. Our teaching team have been recognised at local and state levels for their excellent teaching practices. The school has a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, the performing arts, technology and sport. Our literacy programs at the school include L3 (Language, Learning, Literacy) for Kindergarten and Stage 1 and Focus On Reading for Stages 2 and 3. Our students also have the opportunity to be supported through the implementation of the Targetted Early Numeracy program or TEN. All students K-6 participate in learning the language of Japanese. The school offers a wide range of sporting and performing arts activities and achieves excellence in literacy, numeracy, creative arts and sport. The school is well-resourced and has an established library. We have a computer room which is able to cater for whole-class instruction as well as classroom computers. Interactive whiteboards are installed in classrooms, supporting our emphasis on the use of technology in teaching and learning. Students have the opportunity to participate in Robotics. Queanbeyan East has endeavoured to develop a true K to 6 ethos with a warm, friendly and welcoming environment where students, staff and parents feel valued. This is built on the concept of mutual respect and an inclusive culture. The school has high expectations of student progress and performance and our results in national and international tests bear witness to our success. We have Learning Support teachers who work with classroom teachers to assist student progress. The school has a strong commitment to the 'Live Life Well at School' program which incorporates a Crunch and Sip program and quality fitness programs. Queanbeyan East prides itself on being a community school which serves the needs of the local students and parents and provides a high level of satisfaction. Queanbeyan East Public School is a middle sized school which prides itself on providing a strong academic and welfare program to a supportive school community. The drawing area provides a mix of rural and urban children and the size of the school allows an environment where teachers, students and parents are well known to each other.