Ourimbah Public School provides educationally challenging opportunities that give every student the best possible preparation to achieve their potential. Our school's bushland and rainforest setting provide a unique learning environment in which our students learn and grow academically, personally and socially. We believe in excellence, opportunity and success and this guides everything we do. Our motto is 'Endeavour to Excel' and we support students by providing a range of experiences to allow them to achieve their personal best. We acknowledge and celebrate achievement whilst maintaining high expectations of effort and behaviour. The nine core values form the framework of school activities and guide our positive behaviour strategies including our 'Magpie Award' program. The core values of our school are Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation, Participation, Care, Fairness and Democracy. Values are taught explicitly and through activities and relationships of the school and its community. The Peer Support Program strengthens students' commitment to our values and provides leadership opportunities to senior students. Our experienced teachers monitor the progress of students and address specific learning needs. We provide engaging activities including: visual arts, public speaking, information technology, sporting groups, teams and competitions. Our school band, 'The Bluegum Flats' and our two choirs offer great music opportunities, including instrumental tuition and performances. Ourimbah Public School provides a rich Transition to School program which includes the Best Start assessment, classroom activities, orientation, information sessions and a Teddy Bears' Picnic. Year 4 student buddies provide support to our Kindergarten students during the transition program and in term one of the new school year. We work together with our Valley Schools to provide quality educational experiences for our learning community. These opportunities include Aboriginal cultural and experience days and..