Why choose us?

Gunning Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, comprehensive, coed primary school in Gunning. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision: Gunning Public School has proudly served the Gunning community for over 160 years, creating traditions, memories, and a strong reputation for high quality public education. Today, Gunning Public School continues to thrive with an enrolment of 127 students. We are committed to providing exceptional public education within a positive, caring environment, while fostering a culture that values diversity and inclusivity. High expectations underpin evidence informed, explicit instruction across the school so that every day, every student learns, grows and belongs.

Our school is situated on spacious grounds and boasts excellent facilities, including large classrooms, an assembly hall, large, well-equipped playground with a cricket net, rugby league and soccer fields, a full-sized multi-purpose sports court, and a parent-operated canteen with a commercial kitchen. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, we have established a solid foundation for behavioural support and a robust wellbeing framework for all students. Students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

We embrace strong partnerships between the school, families and the wider Gunning community and use a range of effective technologies to keep parents informed about their child’s learning. We invite parents and community members to actively engage with the school through formal organisations like the Parents and Citizens Association, assisting staff in classrooms, and participating in sporting events for the educational benefit of our children.

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

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in Gunning, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

What we can offer your child

Student success

At Gunning Public School we pride ourselves on our excellent programs that promote self-belief, resilience, citizenship, respect and responsibility. Successful life skills are developed by implementing Positive Behaviour for Learning principles, the Smiling Mind Primary Curriculum and Berry Street Education Model. The Student Representative Council and other initiatives foster leadership and decision making in students of all ages. We develop confident, articulate students with skills for life through a comprehensive Kindergarten Orientation program and close links with our local high schools.

Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

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 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.

A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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