Singleton Heights Public School

Built on the land of the Wonnarua people, our school draws students from families living in the Singleton Heights region in the beautiful Hunter Valley. There are strong links with the mining and rural industries as well as local services. A Defence Transition Aide supports families connected to the Singleton Army Barracks. 570 students are enrolled for 2018, with approximately 80 students recognising their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage. All students strive to achieve the school’s core values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence with quality teaching and learning practices evident in every classroom. The school has a professional, dedicated and caring teaching staff, who are committed to the school’s vision. Collaborative practices contribute to a positive learning environment, where educational research, reflective practices and professional dialogue are highly valued within the school. n 2017, the school’s Year 5 average scaled score growth in Spelling, was 91, which is above the state average. In Numeracy the average scaled score growth was 90. In Year 5, 22 students were in the top two bands for Reading, and 19 students were in the top two bands in Numeracy. The school is delivering in value added areas Students are offered a variety of engaging learning experiences, allowing them to connect, succeed and thrive across the school. Technology is integral to the teaching and learning experiences in our well-resourced classrooms. The school is situated in expansive grounds, allowing students to be physically active in a welcoming environment. The school band is highly regarded within the community and students also enjoy opportunities to engage in creative arts. The school has an active School Planning Committee, consisting of P&C members and school staff. The P&C encourages and values new and existing membership to contribute positively to the school culture.