Murrumburrah Public School, a member of the Murrimboola Learning Community, is located in the SW Slopes of NSW, 1.5 hours from both Wagga Wagga and the A.C.T. It is in a highly productive agricultural area with broadacre cropping, livestock production and intensive horticultural crops. The school has excellently maintained facilities set in an expansive park like playground. The school has approximately 160 students. Its core values are reflected in a Code of Cooperation developed by students, staff and parents. The Code of Cooperation is based on respect for people and their rights, treating people fairly, using language appropriately and accepting responsibility for actions. Murrumburrah Public School has programs supporting students striving towards achieving academic and social goals. The Accelerated Literacy program is being implemented as part of our Literacy Program with teachers attending intensive training programs. Numeracy is a whole school focus with a Scope and Continuum in place. Higher Order Thinking Skills using Art Costa's Habits of Mind, the 6 Thinking Hats, Langford Organisational Tools and Ian Harris Model Mapping are implemented in all stages. The Peer Support Program with Year 6 students as leaders, Buddy Programs between classes and a social skills component in our PDHPE program promote a caring, supportive and friendly ethos amongst students. Academic, sporting, cultural and social skills programs support all students by providing access to skills, strategies and opportunities. This encourages students to be involved in programs and extend themselves with extra-curricular activities. The school is recognised for its inclusive programs catering for Gifted and Talented students and students with learning needs. The school's comprehensive sporting and public speaking programs have enabled students to compete and achieve to regional and state level. Murrumburrah Public School has developed a successful Dance program with students performing at Dance Festivals and in the NSW Schools..