Tarro Public School is a semi-rural small school which fringes Hexham Wetlands and is close to the Hunter River. Established in 1961, the school values and prides itself on its strong sense of community, its friendly atmosphere and its high expectations and standards. Tarro Public has a long tradition of excellence and quality in a caring school environment. Our mission is to create opportunities from Kindergarten to Year Six for all students. Our staff strive to provide students with the skills, knowledge and values necessary for success in education and life. The school works closely with families to discover and develop the potential of every child. Tarro parents children and staff continue to work closely to create an environment that is safe, academically challenging and stimulating, where the children are able to achieve their potential through the provision of balanced, quality educational programs. Tarro Public is a Best Start school, a member of the Dare To Lead coalition of schools, an active participant in Newcastle City Council Environmental Initiatives and attracts Priority School Funding Program(PSFP)resourcing. At Tarro we aim to nurture happy, confident children.