Frank Partridge VC Public School was established in 1989 and is situated in Nambucca Heads as part of the Nambucca Valley Community of Public Schools in the Mid North Coast. The school is renowned for its thorough literacy and numeracy teaching and prides itself on providing high-quality learning experiences designed to meet the needs of all students. The school receives PSP and Priority Action School funding to enhance Literacy and Numeracy programs and develop student engagement and Community Partnerships. From 2010, Frank Partridge VC Public School is also receiving National Partnerships funding that is being used to address the needs of the students and the community using the reforms suggested in National Partnerships to make sustainable change. The state-of-the-art technology in the school has resulted in statewide award winning projects in short film making and literacy. Extension writing programs and mathematics programs are offered for talented students. Innovative and highly skilled teachers who care for and nurture their students create effective learning programs, fostering a challenging, warm and happy learning environment. Additional funding is used to provide a wide range of support programs for students with identified needs. The school also provides a diverse range of extra-curricular activities such as band, school musical performances and 'Gumbaynggir' language classes. The introduction of our Positive Behaviour for Learning Program has focused on key values. Students are learning that at Frank Partridge VC Public School we do 'Our Best Always' and show care, stay safe, show respect and are responsible. The positive behaviour system is resulting in improved attendance, fewer suspension situations and improved behaviour both in the playground and in the classroom. We have also introduced a transition program for 4-5 year olds which aims to give children the best possible start to school. The curriculum is integrated and play based, which reflects current best practice in the field of early..