Wirreanda Public School
Wirreanda Public School is located in Medowie, Port Stephens. The school has 618 students, 9% of whom identify as Aboriginal/Torres Straight Islander and 25% of students from RAAF families. The school was established in 1985, sitting on a large natural environment. Wirreanda is an Aboriginal name meaning 'place where wallabies live'. Wirreanda Public School has a dedicated teaching staff who set high expectations for achievement, embed evidenced based teaching and learning strategies, and support collaborative processes. School priorities focus on Quality Teaching, Learning Excellence; Engaged Quality Relationships; Excellence in School Performance. A range of academic, sporting, cultural and environmental activities ensures student opportunity, participation and learning across diverse curriculum activities. There is a quality, positive school culture and a high level of parent and community support for and participation in school activities at Wirreanda Public School. The school has an active and dedicated P&C Association and a large group of parent volunteers who support the school in many ways. At the core of our beliefs is that the school must be a safe and happy environment to encourage and facilitate student learning and achievement. Wirreanda Public School students are enthusiastic learners who personify our motto "Growing in Harmony".
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.