Casino Public School is located on the North Coast of NSW in a township that is entirely surrounded by a rural shire. The school is situated within 500 metres of the town centre, within easy walking distance to the swimming pool, parks, the town library and sporting fields. The school was established in 1861. Over 60% of students travel to the school by public transport and 15% are within walking distance of the school. There are 590 students enrolled in twenty two regular classes, four Support Unit classes and the Aboriginal Preschool. Aboriginal students make up 17% of the school's total enrolment. We work closely with local the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Casino Public School provides a caring, happy and safe educational environment where children can learn and develop as individuals. Our school has a focus on literacy and numeracy with an emphasis on individual learning programs. Effective and extensive support programs are developed for children with identified special needs. These programs are monitored by an experienced learning support team. Our school encourages students, parents, staff and the wider community to work together as a team to enhance the learning experiences of all students. We do this through effective teaching, a positive environment, good discipline and community participation. Students, parents and teachers work together to promote our school expectations of safety, respect, responsibility and cooperation. The school award system is used by staff to recognize and reward students who are following school expectations in the classroom and school settings. We are well resourced and provide students access to the latest technologies. We provide an educational environment that applies information technology effectively, develops sporting and performing arts skills, and allows for valuable cultural experiences and a positive approach to school life. At Casino Public School you can expect: quality literacy, numeracy and technology programs from preschool to Year 6; individual..