Newington Public School
Newington Public School is a large metropolitan school located adjacent to Sydney Olympic Park with a student enrolment of approximately 680. Our school is supported by a strong multi-cultural community with over 80% of students having a language background other than English. Over 50 different cultural/language groups are identified within the school. The school has a reputation in the community for being a welcoming school that provides strong academic programs balanced with an important emphasis on student wellbeing. The school prides itself on offering a broad, balanced curriculum, as well as enrichment and extracurricular activities. The school culture is that of inclusion, high expectations and personal excellence. It promotes student responsibility, respect, safety and lifelong learning through creative, intellectual, physical and social-emotional development. The school motto 'Learning for Life' provides direction in ensuring that we motivate, engage and challenge all school community members to value education.Our 2024-2027 strategic directions focus on student growth and attainment, hign impact pedagogical practices and partnerships. Our school vision - At Newington Public School we strive for continuous growth and personal excellence through high expectations and challenge in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment. Our vision for quality teaching and learning is built on evidence-based practice, collaboration, high impact professional learning and community partnerships.
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.