School Type | Primary school |
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School Sector | Government |
Phone | 02 4739 1579 |
Website | http://www.blaxlande-p.schools.nsw.edu.au |
Total Staff | 23 |
Total Student | 369 (boy:211, girl:158) |
Student Attendance | 96% |
None-English Student | 8% |
Type | Score | Rank |
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Year 3 | 731 | 430 |
Year 5 | 203 | 536 |
ICSEA | 644 | 1080 |
Blaxland East Public School, a school of opportunity and achievement, provides a quality education for children in the Lower Blue Mountains, NSW. Set amid attractive native gardens, Blaxland East is proud to work closely with our local community. Our school enjoys strong local business and parent support, benefiting from active and welcoming parent associations. Our school culture reflects the values of a community that respects individual differences, encourages initiative and takes advantage of opportunities. We seek to fulfill the potential of each student by providing an education that is relevant, challenging, innovative and enjoyable. The school hosts an Opportunity Class for gifted and talented students and strives to meet the individual learning needs of all students. “Nurturing children and achieving excellence in teaching, learning and performing.†Ours is a vibrant and caring learning community. The experienced and highly qualified staff provides a dynamic learning environment that supports individual student needs and nurtures ambitions. Peer support programs build confidence and self esteem by establishing and maintaining friendships and developing social skills. Programs foster leadership and develop a sense of social responsibility. Successful literacy and numeracy programs mean our students regularly gain academic results equal to or better than the best in the region. Diverse educational programs challenge and inspire students. Enrichment and extension programs offer gifted and talented students opportunities to develop their abilities and achieve their potential in the intellectual, creative, social and physical domains. Blaxland East PS was presented with a Director-General’s Award for the Performing Arts. Opportunities are provided for all students to succeed in the areas of music, dance, art and debating. Student achievements in the performing arts are widely recognised for their excellence. Academic, cultural and social programs include French language, debating, public speaking,..