Millthorpe Public School is located in the picturesque, rural village of Millthorpe. The enrolment of approximately 200 students comes from families who live within the village and surrounding districts. Millthorpe Public School has enjoyed a steady increase in enrolments over previous years. We pride ourselves on being a small, caring school, while offering a wide range of high interest enrichment opportunities for our students. Both the school and the village are noted for their beauty and historical significance. The school office is housed in historic bluestone buildings. The school grounds are grassy, pleasant and well shaded in summer time, a large outdoor covered area provides the school with all weather protection. The school has access to the local sports ground, Redmond Oval. Access to technology is an important aspect of our school. Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard, students have access to video conferencing facilities, and a 30 strong computer lab. The school also subscribes to the Mathletics program, an on-line mathematics program. The school's aim is to provide a sound, progressive education with strong programs in all Key Learning Areas and a balance of academic, cultural and sporting opportunities. In addition, we aim to nurture and encourage happy, polite and well behaved students. Academic achievement, standards of behaviour, and expectations are high. Millthorpe Public School frequently demonstrates strong results in the National Assessment Program. Student's results in numeracy have been consistently above average. Our focus for continued improvement is to strengthen existing programs in literacy, in order to bring our results in spelling and writing further above the average. Student welfare, happiness and confidence are high priorities, achieved through providing a safe, inclusive and positive environment, programs of study appropriate to the student's stages of development and exciting, stimulating activities. Positive relationships between staff, parents and the wider..