Hay Public School is welcoming and friendly. We take pride in the many academic, cultural and sporting opportunities we offer your child. Our professional teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child's wellbeing. At Hay Public School we focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students. Special programs at our school include: Accelerated Literacy; Jolly Phonics; Reading Recovery; Count Me In Too; Counting On; and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden. Our school supports academic excellence with resources including networked computer lab and computers in all classrooms, interactive whiteboards and online technology. We also have spacious grounds, opportunities for environmental programs and healthy lifestyle activities and sport. Classroom learning is enriched through extension programs and other diverse activities in which we regularly achieve success at regional and state level. Our students are enthusiastic participants in: English, maths, writing, science activities and competitions; reading and spelling challenges; sport; choir and dance; and debating and public speaking. Our values program encourages leadership and citizenship across the entire school community. Students feel valued and respected in the nurturing, caring atmosphere of our school. Collaborative partnerships with our parents and the broader community also enhance each child's educational experience. We invite you to visit us and find out more about the great opportunities we can offer your child.