Surveyors Creek Public School

Surveyors Creek PS is an inclusive school situated in Glenmore Park within the Penrith Valley. The school enjoys a beautiful setting looking towards the Blue Mountains with established gardens, a vast playground and modern facilities. The school was established in 2002 and numbers have grown significantly incorporating 551 students in 21 mainstream classes with 4 classes in our Support Unit. An emphasis is placed on inclusion and our Support Unit is fully integrated in all aspects of the school. We have an experienced and committed staff providing quality teaching in support of high academic expectations. We enjoy strong community support and have a very active Parents and Citizen (P&C) committee which contributes significantly to school life. Our active Learning Support Team ensures the needs of all students are met by offering support such as English as an Additional Language ( EALD), Support Teacher Learning Assistance (STLA) and programs such as Multi Lit , Mini Lit,  Reading Recovery, TOWN,  Focus on Reading, Getting Reading Right and Project Based Learning. Our students are provided with a challenging curriculum emphasising literacy, numeracy and information technology. In the classroom there is a Multi Model approach to enhance teaching and learning and delivery of quality programs. We are a fully wireless integrated school and have an established connected classroom. This ensures our students have access to the latest technology. The school continually purchases a range of technological tools such as iPads, tablets and laptops to support student outcomes. Students participate in a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including choir, dance and debating. Our school has attained many acknowledgements for outstanding achievements in Public Speaking (Regional Winners), Debating (Regional Winners), Drama (State Performance), Operation Art to Dance (Regional Performances) and Wakakirri Performing Arts l Dance Festival 2014 - Best in Public Speaking and Most Original Story). Our school is also recognised for its students numerous sporting achievements at a Regional and State level, in a variety of sports. Surveyors Creek Public School is part of the Glenmore Park Learning Alliance (GPLA). This alliance of schools includes Glenmore Park High School, Glenmore Park Public School, Regentville Public School, Leonay Public School, Warragamba Public School, Emu Plains , Emu Heights Public School, Luddenham, Mulgoa, Wallacia and Fernhill SSP. The learning alliance has developed partnerships that have as its foundation in a belief that all students can learn and grow in confidence. In 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 teachers in the GPLA worked collaboratively to implement the Australian English, Mathematics, Science, History  and Geography Curriculums by developing committees, participating in combined professional development days and the writing and implementing differentiated units of work across the schools. This led to the development of the Glenmore Park Learning Alliance Website. Surveyors Creek's membership and participation in the Glenmore Park Learning Alliance provides enhanced learning opportunities for all students, and strong transition programs to high school. Through our involvement in the community of schools we were able to participate in a Writing Festival ,Writing Workshops, Leadership Enrichment Day and Math Parent Forum and Maths Enrichment Day. Surveyors Creek PS is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) School. We strongly believe in implementing strategies that support appropriate student behaviours and create a positive learning environment which gives our students every opportunity for academic success. Our school motto is "From Each Their Best".