Bonnyrigg Public School

By sending your child to Bonnyrigg Public School you can be assured that you have chosen a wonderful school where every child is valued. Students learn in a stimulating and challenging environment. Highly qualified and dedicated teachers inspire learning and provide quality teaching and learning programs that cater for all students. We focus on the whole child - academically, socially and emotionally. The school promotes high expectations for our children and our key aim is to ensure our students realise and achieve their academic potential. Our school successfully meets the needs of all children in an inclusive and comprehensive manner. At Bonnyrigg Public School we have smaller class sizes ensuring that each child has the opportunity to be a successful learner. Our exemplary programs in literacy and numeracy, led by selected specialist executive, achieve outstanding growth rates in NAPLAN results. We have specialised support for students with difficulties in learning which is widely acknowledged. Bonnyrigg Public School is a modern and well-resourced school with state-of-the-art technology including interactive whiteboards in every classroom, a computer lab and video conferencing facilities. A wide variety of extra-curricular activities offered include: interschool sport, Peer Support, Social Skills, choir, drama, debating and dance including participation in Parks Area Music Festival and the Bonnyrigg Spectacular. Our school prides itself on our extensive transition programs which provide the best start to Kindergarten and High School. All of these programs take place in fully air conditioned learning environments. We offer many additional services including an on-site preschool offering excellent programs in early learning providing first class preparation for school. We have: a Schools as Community Centres worker providing the best possible opportunities for children from birth to the age of eight; an on-site Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker working with students and staff to enhance learning outcomes; a Community Liaison Officer to assist with home school partnerships; a Community Language Teacher teaching Vietnamese language and culture; an Aboriginal Education Officer implementing outstanding Aboriginal programs. Our welcoming and friendly school community is based on strong relationships and positive partnerships between staff, students and parents. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where the welfare of students and families is of utmost importance. Our school motto, 'Together We Learn', directs us to achieve our personal best in a united, caring and challenging environment. The values of learning, tolerance, respect and fair play are embedded in all that we do.