Charlestown South Public School is a small, friendly, family oriented school. The school grounds afford quality learning in pleasant surroundings with plenty of shady trees and well grassed areas together with a range of hard surface areas. The school provides a stimulating, stable, caring environment where all students may achieve their potential. Staff have close contact with students and their families and provide many additional activities in sport, technology and the performing arts. A shared pride and partnership exists between teachers, parents and students resulting in a dynamic learning community. The school climate allows education to be valued and widely supported.The school aims to: provide all students with the opportunity to experience a wide range of educational programs, leadership roles of responsibility and success; provide enriching quality educational programs ranging from basic skills to social and cultural development in a caring, pastoral environment and ensure that children move towards self discipline and moral autonomy. The school's motto is: 'Strive with Honour' with all students striving towards excellence in all pursuits.