Dee Why Public School (enrolment 536, 59% of students from language backgrounds other than English) is a rich, culturally and socio-economically diverse school which acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of all families. The school is committed to high quality teaching and learning with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The school embeds Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) into school culture, with a strong focus on student wellbeing. Special needs classes support the inclusion of children with mild disabilities into the mainstream programs. Extra-curricular opportunities in Primary Schools Sporting Association (PSSA) Sport, Science / Technology / Engineering / Mathematics (STEM), Creative and Performing Arts, including Band and String ensembles, enable our students to excel through a range of learning experiences. The school culture is one of belonging with students, staff, parents and the wider community, including an active and committed Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association, working together to promote school excellence. The school is focused on developing and sustaining whole school processes for collecting and analysing student data to inform teaching and learning programs and embed evidence-informed teaching strategies for every student in every classroom. Attendance and wellbeing priorities ensure that students are both present at school and experience positive wellbeing to successfully engage with all learning programs.
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
Assistant Principal • Sydney, Australia