Narooma Public School in Narooma, Eurobodalla Shire, Australia | School

Welcome to Narooma Public School, Narooma, Australia. I would like to extend to you and your children a very warm welcome to Narooma Public School. Narooma School is an established School with a wealth of history and tradition. At our School we aim to provide opportunities for all children to fulfil their potential. Our students are given opportunities to develop skills and talents, build on knowledge and acquire values which will enable them to be happy, productive members of society. We welcome the active participation, co-operation and involvement of parents and the wider community in this pursuit.  Our mission at Narooma Public School is to .. "Sustain a positive learning environment that focuses on the growth of the individual."

In support of this we are committed to: • providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment; • identifying and catering for individual needs; • developing critical and reflective thinking skills; • fostering a sense of pride, respect, honesty and integrity; and • extending avenues of participation involving parents and the community.

Please take the opportunity to become involved in the Parents and Citizens Association which meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Parental assistance in the classrooms, on excursions and in the canteen is most welcome. We encourage partnerships between home and School. Please contact us if you have any concerns about your child's welfare or eduction.  Yours in Education  Marilyn Gibson (Principal)

Assemblies: The School holds regular assemblies as opportunities to recognise student achievement and showcase student talents.

Twice each term an assembly involving the whole School awards special recognition certificates for achievement and citizenship. Assembly times are publicised in the School newsletter. Special assemblies are also held to commemorate events such as NAIDOC Week and ANZAC Day. Parents and community members are welcome to attend all special School events. Banned Items: The following is a guide to items that students should not bring to School. Expensive toys * Cameras * Electronic games and equipment including digimon toysJewellery * Tazos and similar collectibles.

Bus Passes: Application forms are available from the School office. To be eligible for free travel students must: Be 4 years 6 months of age or older Be infant students attending Kindergarten, Year 1 or Year 2, irrespective of distance from home to School OR Reside more than 1.6 kilometres (radial distance) measured from the centre of the School or 2.3 kilometres or more by the most direct practicable walking route to the nearest School gate. School travel is only available between home and School for School attendance and is available on School days only. Student safety and wellbeing is covered by the Department of Transport Code of Conduct issued to all students applying for a bus pass.