Metford Public School provides a vibrant, caring, safe and welcoming environment where each child is valued as an individual and encouraged to reach his or her potential. It is situated within the suburb of Metford, 10 kms east of Maitland and has an extensive playground, well equipped air-conditioned classrooms, each with access to modern technology. Our teaching staff are trained in the most modern teaching methods and utilise their skills to meet the educational needs of a diversity of students and improve their results in all areas of the curriculum, especially literacy, numeracy and technology. Metford Public School offers performance opportunities in music, band, choir and dance which are highly regarded in our immediate and wider community. Parents and the community are extremely supportive of our school and organise and attend a significant number of events both within and outside the school environment. Our staff and community provide the best educational environment for our students and are committed to developing in each child a sense of dignity and worth. All programs within our school aim to instil in our students the notions of responsibility, care and pride and produce happy, healthy children.