Tanja Public School is located in a rural community on the far south coast of NSW. The school provides a caring and supportive learning environment, multi-grade classes foster a strong sense of caring and sharing among students. The school is characterised by sound levels of achievement, motivated learners and close support from the community. As well as comprehensive literacy and numeracy programs, activities to develop the whole child are offered. Students benefit from excellent resources, including a range of technologies. The school fosters an understanding of global and local issues and development of an environmental consciousness. Our school vision states, Tanja Public School is where children are supported to be ambassadors for a sustainable environment and an enriched society. We are committed to: Nurturing the joy of learning; Providing an holistic approach physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally; Encouraging social justice and respect to others. The school's dedicated staff practice quality teaching and learning principles. The values of respect, self knowledge, harmony, compassion, integrity and acceptance are inherent in all aspects of school life.