Mitchells Island Public School supports the small rural community of Manning Point near the mouth of the Manning River on the Mid North Coast. The school is recognised in the wider community for its high academic and sporting standards and its friendly, outgoing students. Mitchells Island Public School offers a safe, ordered and caring environment which is conducive to learning, inspiring all students to reach their full potential. Our small school offers a public speaking program and a range of creative arts that aims to develop confident, articulate students. Our curriculum provides diversity and balance with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, offering both support and extension programs. All classrooms are fully supported by technology, focussing on student learning. Our staff members work with the community to support the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual development of the students. The school motto of "Living and Growing Together" encompasses all aspects of Mitchells Island Public school life promoting the school's aim for harmony. The symbol of Mitchells Island Public School is a tallowood tree growing in the school playground and our colours are green and gold. Our school values are Respect demonstrated by students through responsibility towards self and others, excellence in personal achievement, self discipline, skills and safety, participation and pride, empathy, cooperation, care and teamwork, teaching and trust.