Why choose us?

Kearsley Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in KEARSLEY. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision:  Our school is a positive environment that values learning for all and fosters a culture of high expectations and collaboration. The school vision is underpinned by our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Learning.

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Why families choose us

High quality education

All learners are successful and we understand how children learn best. Expert staff utilise powerful, evidence informed practices, such as explicit teaching.

Wellbeing

Relationships are at the centre of all we do. Our Kearsley Way is based on our three values of respect, responsibility and learning. Understanding how we impact others is important to us.

Proud school culture

We are a small school community, where everyone is valued and known. We are big on inclusiveness and kindness.

Excellent resources

We are well resourced in the classroom and playground and every student has their own iPad or laptop to enhance their learning.

"The pride that the whole school has is amazing. Our family has a long connection with the school, starting with my great grandmother.” — a parent of Kearsley Public School

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ learning habits, attainment and growth.

Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

A world of opportunities

We offer students success as learners through explicit teaching and access to a wealth of resources and opportunities.  We ensure every person connected to Kearsley is equipped with essential skills for academic and life success, creating a strong foundation for further education and lifelong learning.

Our students have access to:

A wide range of co-curricular programs including  sport, dance, public speaking and STEM

Cultural engagement and opportunities within and beyond our school

High potential and gifted opportunities

Involvement in community events and competitions

Opportunities through the CCGPS (Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools) such as choir, Film By and leadership

Tailored learning support

We support all learners at  Kearsley Public School  by ensuring the delivery of high-quality and equitable education for all students in a culturally inclusive and responsive learning environment. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

We offer students:
  • Dedicated and evidence driven Learning and Support Team
  • Targetted transition programs for Kindergarten, Years 6 to 7, new students and year to year.
  • Small group and individual responsive and point of need learning and wellbeing support
  • Access for every student to school counsellor
  • Attendance programs and support
  • We work with external agencies to support student need and case management

A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.
  • participating in inclusive sporting events

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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