Franklin Public School delivers an excellent education in a warm and nurturing environment. Everyone in our school is committed to providing a wide variety of learning experiences that bring learning to life. We encourage our students and staff to have high expectations for success, and this is reflected in the excellent academic, cultural and sporting achievements of our students. We enjoy wonderful support from parents and our local community. Our classrooms and specialised rooms provide the latest in technology-enhanced learning to engage thinking and creativity. Combined with our expansive and colourful play areas, Franklin Public School offers everything your child needs to learn, achieve and grow in a happy, safe and stimulating environment. The core values of respect, responsibility, safety and learning are central to the school's operation, where students are challenged to reach their potential, discover their strengths and pursue their interests. The school motto, 'Together We Learn', is reflective of parents, staff and community relationships. All parties work cohesively to enhance Franklin's long and proud tradition of being a family school. While the school's emphasis is on the core areas of literacy and numeracy, a unique feature of the school has been its capacity to form positive partnerships to enhance and broaden the curriculum. Partnerships have included the following. The Riverina Conservatorium of Music and Tumut Town Band - significant agents in the formation of the Franklin concert band. Charles Sturt University - a professional learning program for staff and an action research program based on kindergarten students. Community Foundation for Tumut Region supported the artist in residence program, with Australian literary icons Libby Gleeson and David Miller working with students and staff. Additionally, this partnership with the Community Foundation supported the school choir's performance at the Sydney Opera House. Tumut Shire Council - support from its Public Arts Grant program has seen..