Heathcote Public School is a comprehensive primary school in one of Sydney's southern suburbs. It is situated in close proximity to the Royal National Park and is a member of the Community of Schools on the Park. This community has twelve members, with representation from high schools, primary schools, a special needs school and the Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre. Our students are actively encouraged to strive for personal and whole-school success in all they do. There is an equal emphasis on the promotion of academic, sporting, cultural and citizenship endeavours. Literacy and numeracy acquisition are high priority areas for all students, and technology is a key in ensuring our students develop these essential skills. The students at Heathcote Public School are offered well-balanced curricular and extra-curricular programs. Environmental education is a rapidly growing focus at the school and all our students are actively engaged in our efforts to become an environmentally sustainable school. Recently our healthy canteen has been able to use produce from our student-tended vegetable gardens when preparing selected menu items. There is an ongoing commitment to the promotion of core values including cooperation, excellence, honesty, kindness, perseverance, respect and responsibility. The wider school community is consistently involved in the life of the school and works cooperatively to support and promote its educational and social programs.