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Welcome

About

Belrose Public School is a NSW Government School situated on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

Our school is dedicated to the ideal of a quality education for all.

We aim to nurture children’s learning and development in a secure, caring and happy environment.

Community and staff work together to develop the full potential of each child – academically, socially, physically, culturally and morally, in order to produce self-motivated learners who can work independently and cooperatively, who show respect for each other and the environment and who abide by the school motto:

COURTESY, TRUTH AND HONOUR

Features

Quality teaching in all Key Learning Areas and strong performance in NAPLAN

Broad range of enrichment programs:

  • Dance
  • Debating and Public Speaking
  • International Assessments and Competitions for Schools (Years 3 to 6)
  • Library
  • Maths Olympiad (Years 3 to 6)
  • Music (including band program and choir)

Gifted and talented education

Kindergarten Transition Program:

  • Orientation Morning and Transition to School program
  • Year 6 – Kindergarten Buddies program
  • Literacy and Maths information sessions for parents
  • Kinder parents’ morning tea with principal

Inclusive Leadership Program Year 6

Out of School Hours Care (BOSCH) and Vacation Care

Special education programs:

  • Learning Support Team
  • Literacy Support Program

Sport and Fitness programs:

  • Swimming, cross country and athletics carnival
  • Home sport
  • Sport houses
  • Primary School Sports Association (PSSA) inter school competition
  • Special swimming scheme
  • Swimming squad training

Quality provisions for students’ health, safety and wellbeing:

  • Policies for Student Wellbeing and Discipline, Anti-bullying, Sun Safety, Acceptable Use of Internet and Computers, Bicycle Safety, Uniform, Homework
  • Peer Support Program
  • Child Protection Education
  • Life Education
  • Drug Education
  • Traffic, Road and Water Safety programs
  • Well supervised playgrounds and pedestrian crossings
  • Well designed risk management and health, safety and emergency procedures
  • An OHS team with current NSW WorkCover accredited training
  • Office staff first aid training

Highly experienced, professional and caring teachers and office staff

Excellent facilities:

  • Modern, well equipped classrooms
  • A well resourced library
  • Computers and printers in every classroom
  • Technology to support teaching and learning including interactive whiteboards in all classrooms
  • Newly built school hall, canteen and administration block
  • New computer room
  • Specialist band and music rooms
  • Large, attractive, well shaded grounds and gardens
  • State of the art playground equipment, an oval, netball and basketball courts
  • 3 Covered Outdoor Learning Areas - Covered Walkways

Strong partnerships and positive relationships with parents and the community

  • Davidson Community of Schools (DCoS)
  • School Council
  • Parents and Citizens' Association
  • Parent volunteers

Convenient transport links

Special Religious Education (Scripture)