Wee Waa Public School has been at the heart of its community since the first 25 students enrolled in 1870. Situated in the centre of this small, attractive town on the banks of the Namoi River, the school plays a central role in its cohesive community, where the parents are supportive of the school and each other. The core mission of the school is to provide quality learning outcomes for all students so that they can become successful and confident lifelong learners. Positive values and attitudes are consistently developed by the 'You Can Do It' program which has been effectively implemented throughout the school for the last four years. Self confidence, persistence, organisation, resilience and getting along attributes are developed - the core social and emotional capabilities that lead to success, well being and positive relationships at home, school and in later life. The staff is collegial, caring and committed to ensuring that the school achieves its mission by implementing innovative and explicit teaching and learning programs which embed quality teaching practices. Accelerated Literacy, Connected Outcomes Groups teaching units and the North Coast Maths scope and sequence are examples of whole school focus programs which lead to student success at Wee Waa Public School. Students participate in a wide range of activities and programs including - weekly music lessons, recorder group and Infants and Primary choirs; Premier's Spelling, Sporting and Reading Challenges; Narrabri Shire Eisteddfod and Dance Spectacular; intensive dance program; Active After School sports program two afternoons a week; PSSA sporting knockouts, carnivals and gala days; intensive swimming; technology camps and workshops; art extension and academic extension programs. The Country Areas Program (CAP), Schools in Partnership (SiP) initiative and the Priority Schools Funding Program (PSP) are equity funding programs which provide a range of extra resources for the school. These include the provision of interactive whiteboards in every..