Why choose Alstonville Public School?

Alstonville Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in Alstonville. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Alstonville Public School has continued to be a quality place of learning since 1875. The school caters for all students K-6 and includes an opportunity class for high performing students and multi-categorical support classes for students with additional needs. Our school stands within the Bundjalung Nation and is committed to working collaboratively with its local Aboriginal community and AECG to develop culturally appropriate learning activities and strong, respectful relationships.

The school actively focuses on providing students with a balanced, progressive curriculum. Varied and extensive extra-curricular activities are offered to students to engender their love of life-long learning. These include a wide variety of sporting, performance and cultural activities as well as participation in initiatives such as Tournament of Minds and the Gamechanger Challenge.

At Alstonville Public School, learning is enhanced through a growth mindset in the students and a focus on explicit, quality teaching in the staff. Project Based Learning pedagogy is to develop student agency, and particularly collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking. Student and school wellbeing is always a focus of the school, with students specifically learning the values of Positive Behaviour for Learning and the Berry St Education Model.

Contact us to find out if Alstonville Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

What we can offer your child

Student Pride and Accomplishment

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of what our students have achieved in their learning, extracurricular activities and life beyond school

Our student success:
We are committed to nurturing success in every student. We understand that success is not defined by a single measure, but by personal growth, academic progress, and the development of confidence and character. Through high-quality teaching, individualised support, and a strong focus on student wellbeing, we create the conditions for every learner to thrive and achieve their best.
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Pathways to Success

We offer a vast amount of extra-curricular activities that have a history of succeeding well past the boundaries of our school. From our Tournament of Minds success, Game Changers, our participation in the School Spectacular, to our award-winning dance team, band and choir. We here at Alstonville Public school offer many activities that your child can find success and belongingness within.

Some of our extra-curricular activities include:
  • Tournament of Minds
  • Rugby League
  • Touch Football
  • Soccer
  • Musical Tuition
  • Band
  • Choir
  • Dance Groups
  • Gamechanger Challenge
  • Write a Book in a Day
  • Camps
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Fully Equipped STEM Learning Spaces

Alstonville Public School is equipped with what we call our "Live Ideas Centre". This space is fully equipped with a stage, two large computer displays, 3 x soundproof green screen rooms, and desks designed for planning and working on art, robotics and much more! We also have an outdoor learning area known as pirate cove, and a library we call the "Information HUB". All of these spaces have been freshly designed and furnished to meet the needs of our students.

The STEM Learning Spaces we provide:
  • Beautifully coloured and spacious classrooms
  • Live Ideas Centre, equipped with soundproofed greenscreen rooms and more
  • Information HUB, equipped with large comfortable furniture, a stage, and beautiful decorations
  • Pirate Cove, an outdoor learning space with covered seating on our lush and well-maintained field
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Tailored Learning Support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

We offer our students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.
  • quiet spaces to refocus

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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