Lisarow Public School is a P3 school of approximately 310 students set in pleasant rural surrounds on the Central Coast of NSW. The school has held a prominent place in the local community for all of its 82 years. The school places a great emphasis on Literacy and numeracy. The school offers a friendly and stimulating environment with all rooms well-equipped and air conditioned. A new state of the art library and three classroom block were recently opened. Each class has access to the DET network via class computers plus a bank of 27 computers in the Bailey Cottage technology room. The majority of classrooms have interactive whiteboards installed. The school has an experienced, enthusiastic teaching staff who are committed to providing quality education opportunities for all students. Teachers, parents and the local community have developed strong and effective partnerships and work together to enhance the many quality programs provided to the students. The school participates in the Reading Recovery Program. The school has an active Parents and Citizens Association and School Council which both support the school in a variety of ways. The school provides opportunities for students to be involved in all areas of the curriculum including the Creative and Performing Arts, Sport and Environmental activities. The school participates annually in the Central Coast Dance Festival as well as the bi-annual Central Coast Choral Festival. A team is also entered in the Premier's Debating Challenge each year with our teams achieving great success including reaching the regional final. All students also participate in the school public speaking competition with winners participating in zone and regional competitions. The students can also participate in both the Premier's Reading Challenge and Spelling Bee. In sport, teams are entered in NSW PSSA Knockout Competitions in a variety of sports and students also have the opportunity to participate in school athletics, swimming and cross country carnivals. Students have the..