Riverbank Public School opened in Term 1, 2015 and is located in the suburb of The Ponds in the north-west of Sydney. The school shares a site with The Ponds High School and is part of an innovative approach to teaching and learning. The school has an emphasis on outstanding teaching and learning programs supported by ongoing professional learning of staff. Our school is a member of The Ponds Learning Community. Focus is placed on the development of quality literacy and numeracy programs and the use of technology to support and engage students in their learning process. Our rapidly growing student population is 1390, 79% of whom have a language background other than English. The school has three Multi Categorical support classes and encourages a holistic and inclusive approach, supported by strong student wellbeing programs. Our Restorative Practice Framework provides a common language and practice to build respectful relationships, and foster effective communication with students, staff, parents and the wider community. Collaborative planning and decision making, together with distributed leadership practices are features of the school. The school has strong partnerships with the P&C, parents and local community. The Schoolâs direction is supported by a diverse mix of dedicated and talented staff, whose student centred approach and high expectations embrace the individual learner to achieve their best. Riverbank Public School has commenced an extensive building program to accommodate 15 new classrooms by 2020.
Our student population for 2020 will be 1550.
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