The Channon Public School is located in The Channon, a vibrant village about 20 kilometres north of Lismore in the Northern Rivers of NSW. The school overlooks the picturesque Tuntable Valley and the Nightcap Ranges. Throughout recent years, the school enrolment has grown, indicating high levels of community satisfaction with The Channon Public School. This satisfaction is reflected in annual feedback sought from parents, students and staff. Staff aim for the provision of engaging and contemporary learning experiences for students. Recently, there has been a focus on the implementation of the NSW Quality Teaching Framework to enhance teacher quality in classrooms. Recent school priorities have been writing in literacy and space and measurement in numeracy. Both these areas have shown substantial growth. In 2011, Spelling will be a focus area for teaching and learning programs across the school. Technology is also a focus area. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, and students have access to videoconferencing facilities which enable them to interact with other schools and experts outside of the area. The well-equipped computer room and specialist computer education teacher ensure all students receive regular access to technology. Technology is also an integral component of class teachers' learning programs. To complement the high quality academic program at the school, there are a range of extra-curricular experiences for students. The Channon Public School is a member of The Big Scrub Learning Community which provides various opportunities for students to interact with children from surrounding small schools, including gifted and talented enrichment days and combined excursions. The Channon School offers a comprehensive music program and students perform regularly for a range of audiences. Senior students have the opportunity to participate in the guitar group, which rehearses both during and out of school hours. The Channon village and surrounds is known for its vibrant, creative and..