Padstow Park Public School

Padstow Park Public School is dedicated to providing a balanced curriculum in order to serve the academic, emotional and social needs of all children in our care.

We aim to provide a happy, caring and supportive environment which promotes the development of each student's potential.

At Padstow Park Public School all members of the school community are involved in maintaining an environment that aims to provide effective learning and teaching within a secure, well-managed environment in partnership with parents/caregivers and the wider school community based on shared responsibility and mutual respect.

At Padstow Park Public School everyone has responsibilities.

Students have a responsibility to:

Be responsible for their own actions.
Work together to solve problems.
Act in a safe and responsible manner.
Bring credit to and have pride in their school.
Complete set tasks punctually, seek guidance when needed and demonstrate pride in performance.
Maximise benefits from learning programs through regular attendance.
Respect others’ right to learn.

Staff have a responsibility to:

Develop, implement and monitor quality programs for all students.
Provide collegial support for peers and work as a team towards identified school goals.
Encourage student self-esteem and achievement.
Fairly allocate and use resources.
Provide for student safety through punctual and visible disciplined playground supervision.
Adhere to the profession’s code of conduct.

Parents have a responsibility to:

Support the school’s rights and responsibilities charter.
Develop a cooperative bond with teachers to enhance student learning and social well-being.
Actively pursue relevant student and school information.

Student Blogs

Surprised!
MUSIC 27 Apr 2012
On opening the Music Room door near the end of lunch I was greeted by some very enthusiastic young children who burst into the Music Room with much gusto that... Read more.
Jasmine's Recount of Bathurst
Stage 3 Blog Site 25 Apr 2012
Recently, Stage 3 students went on an overnight excursion to Bathurst. Click on the link to read Jasmine Yip's recount of this excursion. You'll be very impressed with the technology skills... Read more.
1L's Noun Walk
K-2 Blog Site 20 Mar 2012
Recently, 1L went on a 'Noun Walk' around the school to see what nouns they could find. Here is a book they published. Click on the link below to see what... Read more.
Crunch and Sip.
Stage Two 26 Feb 2012
We had our first session of 'Crunch and Sip' on Wednesday. It was great to read a book in class and eat some healthy fruits and vegetables. Looking forward to... Read more.
Papua New Guinea Book Drive
Library 22 Nov 2011
Each year we send books to Papua New Guinea that we are no longer using. These books are too good to throw away and a group by the name of... Read more.