Jesmond Public School is on Awabakal land and has a current enrolment of 203 students. The school and its community is culturally, linguistically and socio-economically diverse and boasts an inclusive school climate and high expectations for all. The school has nine mainstream classes and a regional support class. 11.8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 73% of students speak English is an Additional Language/Dialect.
Jesmond Public School applies current research and evidence-based practice to ensure continuous improvement. Teaching staff have a strong focus on explicit teaching, differentiation, embedding Aboriginal perspectives, strong assessment practices, collaboration and high expectations to ensure continual improvement for all students. Teachers effectively monitor student learning and plan learning opportunities based on student need. Specialised staff work with EAL/D and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in order to increase student achievement and engagement and achieve school targets in literacy, numeracy, attendance and wellbeing. A wide range of academic and extra-curricular learning opportunities are available for students, including our Multicultural Ambassador Team, Didge Group, STEM groups, debating, public speaking, performing arts and sporting activities, both at a local and regional level. The school works closely with the wider school community to support the development and needs of each individual student with the vision of diversity, opportunity and success.
Our 2021-2024 Strategic Improvement Plan school vision is Diversity, Opportunity, Success - A diverse and inclusive culture promoting opportunity and success.
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