Nicholson Street Public School, located in the heart of the Balmain Peninsula, provides a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students, staff, parents and the broader community. Established in 1883, this small, comprehensive public school provides a lush and peaceful place for students to learn and play. The school's motto is LEARNING, LAUGHTER, LIFE underpinning our school's focus on equipping students with the skills and attitudes they will need as life long learners. The school population is drawn from the local area and reflects the diversity of the Balmain Peninsula. Enthusiastic and motivated staff provide work as a skilled team to provide a nurturing and challenging teaching and learning environment for all students. Students benefit from quality teaching and learning programs in all Key Learning Areas, backed by successful student welfare initiatives. High expectations drive improvement in student outcomes. Each student is given the opportunity to develop skills and confidence in the academic, artistic, cultural and sporting domains. The school's outstanding performing arts program includes award winning concert and training bands, a junior singing group, senior choir, dance group, guitar ensemble and trash-percussion group. Our school is represented by its senior students in the Sydney Region Band, Orchestra, Choir and in Regional Drama and Dance initiatives. Students participate in PSSA interschool, sporting Gala Days and we are strongly represented in District and Regional levels for swimming, athletics and cross country running. Catering for 21st Century learners via links with the broader global community sees the use of interactive technology, blogs, wikis and web based inquiry as a clear focus for our specifically designed learning programs. Outstanding student leadership initiatives in the areas of technology, sport, publicity, environment and band, maximise leadership potential, supporting students in becoming confident, independent, life-long learners. The school promotes strong..