Surveyors Creek PS is an inclusive school situated in Glenmore Park in the Penrith Valley. The school enjoys a beautiful setting looking towards the Blue Mountains with established gardens, a vast playground and modern facilities. The school was established in 2002 and numbers have grown significantly incorporating 430 students in 16 mainstream classes with 4 classes in our Support Unit. An emphasis is placed on inclusion and our support unit is fully integrated in all aspects of the school. We have experienced and committed staff providing quality teaching in support of high academic expectations. We enjoy strong community support and have a very active P and C which contribute significantly to school life. Our active Learning Support Team ensure needs of all students are met by offering support such as ESL and individual learning plans as well as programs such as Reading Recovery. Our students are provided with a challenging curriculum emphasising literacy, numeracy and information technology. Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard to enhance teaching and learning. We also have established a connected classroom and a computer lab to ensure our students have access to the latest technology. Students participate in a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including band, choir, dance and debating. Our school has attained many acknowledgements for outstanding achievements in 2010, from Public Speaking (Regional winners), drama (State performance), visual art (one of fifty schools from the State) to dance (Regional performances). Our school is also recognised for its students' numerous sporting achievements at a high level in a variety of sports. Surveyors Creek's membership of a community of local schools provides enhanced learning opportunities for all students, and strong transition programs to high school. Through our involvement in community of schools we were able to participate in a Poets' Festival and Writing Workshops. Surveyors Creek PS is a Positive Behaviour School (PBL). We strongly..