Plattsburg Public School

Plattsburg Public School is a school with an average population of 235 where 22% identify as Aboriginal and 12% as having a non-English speaking background. Located in the suburb of Wallsend we have a proud history of providing more than 150 years of public education to the community. Our school community is characterised by hard work, a fair go for all and honest friendship. We have a strong and supportive P&C that supports both school and community events. Our enrolment is affected by high rates of mobility with trend data indicating a 30% mobility rate. The school has a strong focus on providing individualised learning opportunities for students to achieve. This includes significant access to technology, CAPA and a wide array of play opportunities. Diversity is a key focus. Aboriginality, identity and the diversity of Aboriginal cultures are valued, respected and promoted to ensure Aboriginal students are engaged and achieving. Non-Aboriginal students both share and participate in learning about Aboriginal culture, histories and experiences. School systems support extensive differentiated learning through Individual Learning Plans, tiered support and mastery learning. School developed programs focus on fast recall of basic operations and an explicit approach to support students to achieve in Reading and Writing. Enhanced systems of operation support families of students with additional needs. We are an Early Action for Success (EAfS) school and, as such, have a significant focus on early Literacy and Numeracy achievement. Strong data tracking of student performance and the close analysis of that data further supports differentiation. Committed to the Callaghan Education Pathways (CEP) Plattsburg PS works in a close, highly professional and strategic partnership with both high school and primary partner schools to deliver innovative as well as outstanding academic and social curricula for students across our collective learning communities, K-12.