Charlestown South Public School is a small, friendly, family school. It provides a stimulating, stable, caring environment where all students may achieve their potential. Staff have close contact with students and their families. A shared pride and partnership exists between teachers, parents and students. 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"
Charlestown South Public School boasts ......
- Quality academic results which saw the Premier's Department visit the school to view first hand the exceptional classroom practice that is taking place that has lead to outstanding academic growth
- Emphasis on strong values and the development of good character
- Excellence in technology and learning
- Web connected Interactive whiteboard technology and a wide variety of technology devices to support and enhance learning in every classroom
- An incredibly passionate, gifted and diverse staff
- Strong connections with our local Minimbah Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
- A professionally conducted Concert Band
- A vast array of cultural, environmental and sporting events
- A designated technology hub that supports all students and staff
- Air conditioned classrooms
- Professionally conducted Choir
- Wonderful community support
- An extremely highly active P&C
- A brand new canteen
- A picturesque bush setting with huge grounds, tranquil gardens and outdoor learning areas including Nature Play
- Strong connections with other local schools within the Wiyellai Koa community
- A long history of participation in Star Struck
- Proximity to Charlestown Square - 2 minutes walk
- Extremely happy & contented students teachers and support staff
Our Principal is Mr Tim Sparke.