Wallerawang School with a current enrolment of 294 students, is highly regarded in the local area, servicing a complex community. The school community is welcoming and friendly.
Wallerawang Public School is a 'Bump it Up School' (BIU) with expectations of improving student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, targeting students in years 3 and 5. We are an Early Action for Success Supplementary (EAfS) school and we work collaboratively as a whole school to drive quality literacy and numeracy programs.
The school has a 17% Aboriginal population and are actively engaged in Aboriginal Education programs.
The wider community and school work in a partnership to ensure students are well supported. Students are provided with a variety of cross curricula opportunities. These include; sport, creative arts' program and public speaking. Wallerawang Indoor Sports Association is a community sporting venue adjacent to the school. The venue is accessed by students daily and utilised for school and representative sports and activities.
The school has established the following areas of priority: improved student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, student engagement and well being, community engagement and professional learning.
The school boasts a well resourced facility featuring twelve classrooms featuring flexible learning spaces, a large modern library, fixed court and play equipment and grassed playing areas.
Community involvement has been vital in contributing to the success of the school. Wallerawang has strong ties with the local community and is proudly supported by an extensive range of local businesses and associations.
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