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EVERY CHILD CAN ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM AT NEWLING PUBLIC SCHOOL. WITH A PROFESSIONAL STAFF USING THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN MODERN CLASSROOMS, EACH CHILD IS GIVEN A BOOST INTO THEIR FUTURE.
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ewling Public School prides itself on delivering outstanding educational programmes in our exceptionally well resourced classrooms," says Newling Principal Mr Murray Cox. “The staff are committed to the idea of lifelong learning, using the most current learning programmes to develop students’ skills and self-confidence." Leading the way in technology innovation, Newling Public School was selected for the Microsoft Partners in Learning programme. Every student is provided the latest tablet computers and netbooks, with every child able to access the wireless network from their individual computer. Kindergarten teacher Mrs Liz Peazley commented that, "It is simply amazing to watch our Kindergarten children coding and creating animations on tablet computers.” Every classroom and learning space has been fitted with equipment to display students’ digital creations and achievements; mobile computer laboratories were established, so that every class had access to appropriate technology at all times. The traditional desktop computer lab was dismantled to make way for modern furnishings to accommodate collaborative learning. The school has embraced the notion of anywhere, anytime learning. “Our students have unprecedented access to learning opportunities. Newling prides itself on delivering outstanding educational programmes that cater for every child’s learning needs,” says Mr Cox.
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Newling Public School is committed to the individual and an all-weather court for netball and basketball. child, with family and community participation fostered This year Newling has been successful in gaining and nurtured. The school hosts a weekly playgroup for representation in state and regional sporting teams. families every Thursday in the school’s spacious The most popular student area in hall. Newling's "Little Stars" Transition the school is the Star Room, a is a shining success in giving the wellbeing initiative started through children the best possible start to ve ha ts en consultation with students ud st ur O school, with the children engaging representatives. “S unprecedented ng in activities that prepare them ni ar le to ss tudents who achieved class ce ac ewling for future academic and social opportunities . N Star Awards are given the deliver ing success. prides itself on privilege of using the ‘Star ational Quality literacy and numeracy outstanding educ ter Room’ during the lunch break. ca at th programmes programmes for all students are ng ni ar le We have board games, video ’s ild ch for every delivered by highly skilled teaching games, air hockey, craft activities needs.” and support staff at Newling and even a pool table to use as a Public School, to ensure academic reward for all the students who give success for students. Partnerships with their best each and every day. It is very NECOM and partner secondary schools ensure big privilege and a great motivator to do your students develop their academic knowledge, with a best,” says Mr Cox. current focus of science and technology. Gifted and "Newling Public School aims at nurturing every talented students are provided with opportunities child with the opportunity and skill to prepare them to participate in enrichment programmes within the for the future through extensive academic, cultural and school. sporting programmes," states Mr Cox. "The cheerful, Students are provided with many opportunities caring family school environment ensures all students to develop their cultural, sporting and social needs. are individually catered for, to ensure a lifelong passion Students are encouraged to think "green", with for learning." vegetable gardens placed in the picturesque playground The smiling faces of the children as they walk into and a composting and recycling scheme facilitated by their school attest that the school indeed aims for every the student Environmental Impact Squad. The school boasts wonderful sporting facilities, with cricket nets child to achieve their dream at Newling Public School.
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