Widemere Public School

Widemere Public School has an outstanding reputation in the Greystanes community as a school of excellence. The dedication, skill and professionalism of teachers and staff ensure high quality, challenging teaching and learning programs for all students. The school is valued for its high expectation of Academic Excellence, 21st Century Learning and Student Wellbeing. Teachers strive for excellence, equity and leadership in all classrooms through differentiated, challenging learning. Students are highly involved in a high expectation environment enabling and recognising success. Widemere is a 21st Century school where every child has their own laptop or iPad and 21st Century skills including Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication and Creativity are integrated and developed in a framework of Information and Communication Technology. Students in Kindergarten to Year 6 complete assignments and homework online. Each classroom features an interactive whiteboard and videoconferencing facilities are utilised in the school library and the Learning HUB. The school has a well resourced Technology Lab that all students visit on a regular basis. Technology is integrated into all curriculum areas from Kindergarten to Year 6. Widemere has spacious, attractive grounds, modern and inviting classrooms, a well resourced and spacious library and a large school hall.The refurbished facilities allow for exceptional learning opportunities in a truly engaging environment. Our positive environment forms the basis of our school culture and is a major factor in the success and wellbeing of students at our school. The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) philosophy and school wide focus is on three rules; Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be a Learner. This ensures a consistent approach and framework to encourage appropriate behaviour across the school. We commit to develop children to their full potential in all areas. A wide variety of extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for children to develop an extensive range of interests and skills. The school is recognised across the region for consistent, outstanding achievements in sporting events.School choir, dance and recorder ensemble groups are a feature and regularly perform at the Sydney Opera House. Enrichment sessions linking our primary school with the high schools in our area combines a variety of challenging programs with transitioning to high school for senior students. An active and committed community works closely with staff to enrich school programs. Opportunities are provided on a variety of levels for parents and the wider community to participate in school programs. Parents are encouraged to be involved in class learning programs, fund-raising activities and social activities throughout the year. This active community support ensures strong home school partnerships are established and maintained to enhance student learning experiences and outcomes.