• Welcoming community school
• Experienced , dedicated and caring staff
• Vibrant , well-resourced classrooms
• Innovative , inclusive and engaging teaching programs
• Opportunities to excel through extracurricular activities
• Supportive and active parent community
• Spacious , attractive school grounds
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Have your say on the future of public education
A new draft plan for NSW public education is open for consultation .
The new draft plan for NSW public education has a focus on equity and excellence , and rebuilding trust and pride in the teaching profession .
Parents , carers , staff and local communities are invited to contribute to a new Plan for NSW Public Education , which has a focus on the power of public education to transform lives .
NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar announced the start of the six-week consultation period , calling the draft plan “ a shared ambition for our students and schools ”.
“ This is a unique moment , to work together on the future of public education – a future we can all see ourselves in ,” Mr Dizdar said .
“ We ’ ve got to be ambitious for our students and we have to make sure we can level the playing field , no matter what the postcode , background or challenge a student may face .”
The draft plan is a commitment for every student , regardless of background or circumstances , to learn , grow and belong in public education so they can achieve , generate learning
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success and thrive in public schools .
The draft plan has been developed with input from teachers , school leaders , and education stakeholders , from across rural , regional and metropolitan NSW . There are six focus areas : - Deliver equitable outcomes , opportunities and experiences - Give children the best start in learning - Deliver outstanding teaching and learning - Improve student wellbeing and development - Provide meaningful post-school pathways - Rebuild trust and pride in the teaching profession
“ We ’ ll draw on the success factors which are known to take education systems from being a good system for most to a great system for all and deliver improvement in every classroom ,” Mr Dizdar said .
Importantly , the draft plan aims to improve the wellbeing of teachers and support staff by addressing workload concerns .
“ Transforming lives through public education ”, the draft plan for NSW public education can be viewed on the website and the online feedback https :// nsweducation . qualtrics . com / is open until Friday 25 August .
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Oakville Public School
Quality education in a caring environment
Welcome to Oakville Public School
• Welcoming community school
• Experienced , dedicated and caring staff
• Vibrant , well-resourced classrooms
• Innovative , inclusive and engaging teaching programs
• Opportunities to excel through extracurricular activities
• Supportive and active parent community
• Spacious , attractive school grounds
46 OGDEN ROAD , OAKVILLE Email : oakville-p . school @ det . nsw . edu . au Fax : ( 02 ) 4572 3822 Principal : Mr Sean Montgomery oakville-p . schools . nsw . gov . au
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