Allambie Heights Public School has celebrated fifty years of achievements in Primary Education. It is located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney and the suburb was originally the site of many war service homes. The school was an original feature of the suburb and has retained and developed strong traditions and is affectionately regarded locally. Grounds are spacious and open, with students able to enjoy their own playground equipment as well as the neighbouring full sized sports oval. All buildings are wheelchair accessible with disabled toilets available across the school. The School provides a caring and supportive teaching and learning environment with a diversity of educational programs and opportunities for all children. Literacy, numeracy and technology are emphasised within the learning program. Each classroom contains an Interactive White Board as part of everyday equipment and adds to other technology resources such as the computer lab and electronic microscopes. In partnership with the parents, provision has been made for additional remediation and Gifted and Talented programs. The school incorporates various social skills and leadership activities and training. These programs aim to promote individual resilience, social competence and active acceptance of others' differences. Both playground and classrooms are harmonious places. The school helps children to grow and develop intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally so they may become valued members of our society. In addition the school has a strong creative and performing arts tradition, with great bands, choirs and dance groups. Students enjoy the variety of team, sports skills and competitive sports on offer. There is a stability of staff with a mix of both experienced and younger teachers. School staff are active in contributing to the local Forest Community of Schools and offering practicums to mentor teacher trainees. Administration and support staff characterise the friendly, approachable and helpful attitude of the school community..