Kariong Public School was established in 1988 and has a current enrolment of 564 students, including 34 Aboriginal students and 73 students who have a Language Background other than English. The school is situated west of Gosford on the Central Coast Highway and is a proud member of the Kariong Mountains Learning Community.
A strong focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes and integrating technology into teaching and learning are major aspects of school planning. The school implements Language, Learning and Literacy (L3) across Early Stage 1 and Year 1 and Focus on Reading and Seven Steps for Writing Success across all grades. Kariong Public School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) School.
The school has a strong partnership with our Aboriginal community and the local Cooinda AECG, valuing the consultative partnerships that exist.
Kariong Public School provides a variety of educational and extra-curricular experiences including a full range of PSSA teams, dance, choir, musical instruments, writing, art, public speaking, the Premier's Reading Challenge and Digital Technologies, Science, English and Mathematics competitions.
The staff are dedicated, caring and collaborative and we encourage students to thrive and become responsible, respectful citizens whilst building an educationally connected community where our families are actively involved in their child's learning.
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