Lake Cathie Public School

Through school spirit, inclusivity, innovation and opportunity, students collaboratively engage and are inspired to strive for excellence as lifelong learners, feeling a sense of belonging and connectedness with their world. Lake Cathie Public School was a new school built during 2014 ready for its first intake of students in 2015. Significant planning and consultation engaged large numbers of interested parents and community members. Currently in 2019 there are 312 enrolments that are drawn from Lake Cathie and the north part of Bonny Hills. This drawing area will change in 2020 where the Bonny Hills area will return to the North Haven Public School zone. A strong collegial partnership already exists between Lake Cathie Public School and North Haven Public School. In 2019–2020, a large scale capital works program will see the design and construction of seventeen new learning spaces. This continues the level of change that students, parents and staff are dealing with. Students are inclusive, tolerant and supportive of each other. Creative arts, sporting and technology programs balance the strong academic and welfare programs within the school to cater for all students' needs and interests. The school enjoys a significant reputation within the community where Spirit, Opportunity and Excellence, the school's motto, is clearly embraced. Professional staff work collaboratively to implement and sustain a quality learning environment rich with high expectations and nurturing support for all students. Targeted ongoing professional learning is linked to the School Plan, building capacity in staff to provide high quality learning experiences. Highly involved parents are integral in the school's success with a large P&C adding to the spirit linking the school with its community. The P&C contributes to whole school planning, provides financial support and creates opportunities for students, parents and the community to take part in social activities that build strong and meaningful relationships and positive school spirit.