Blaxland East Public School is situated in the World Heritage area of the lower Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. The school provides education for students in the villages of Blaxland, Mt Riverview and Glenbrook. It is a P2 category Primary School of approximately 425 students, drawn from 330 families, with 22 students who identify as Aboriginal. The school community's high expectations are met with dynamic programs in literacy, numeracy, sport and the performing arts. The school delivers a balanced education program with opportunities for enrichment and extension in sport, the performing arts including dance, band, choir and debating, environmental education, healthy lifestyles and student leadership. The school community highly values the school's student–centred focus as well as specific aspects of school operation including the strong community support generated by the P&C Association, Fete Committee, Uniform Shop and Canteen Committee. School structure consists of 17 classes K–6, including a Multi–Category/Autism Support Class and Opportunity Class, with 19 full time teachers, including a teacher / librarian and a part–time support teacher. Students enjoy the expansive grassed playground and a variety of cross–curricula activities. Parents appreciate the close school links with local community support agencies and the proximity to before and after school care. Blaxland East Public School students as a cohort, perform at or above state level in NAPLAN tests each year.
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