Merimbula Public School is situated in the heart of Merimbula, within the Sapphire Coast on the Far South Coast of NSW. The school’s enrolment is 368 students. Enrolments include mainstream students, gifted and talented students, Aboriginal students (8%), students who are from non-English speaking backgrounds (9%) as well as students with learning disabilities, some of whom access additional support whilst working within one of our school’s three support classes. 43% of the school’s students are also receiving individualised adjustments in their education as measured by the 2019 Disability Data Collection.
The school has embraced innovative technology, has first class facilities, dedicated staff and a range of outstanding curricular and extra-curricular programs. Staff have been recognised for their efforts in embracing public education and the school itself has been recognised for Excellence In Teaching and Learning as a result of implementing its whole-school synthetic phonics program as well as for best practice in teaching students with disability and those who have experienced trauma.
Merimbula Public School continues to be committed to excellence, opportunity and success (the school motto). The school provides a caring, friendly environment in which students experience a variety of academic and extra-curricular activities designed to cater for their individual needs. Our students reach the highest level in a range of sporting, performing arts and academic ventures.
The school continues to foster a productive partnership between the community, parents, students and staff in a climate characterised by flexibility, commitment and teamwork. Merimbula Public School is a proud member of the Sapphire Coast Learning Community (SCLC) and Far South Coast Network. The school also offers educational programs in collaboration with Aurora College, with gifted and talented students taking part in opportunity class lessons via Adobe Connect software.
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