Why choose us?

Dungog Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in Dungog. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision: Our shared commitment is for staff to work collaboratively to know and value our students as learners and commit to aculture of high expectations underpinned by Quality Teaching, What Works Best and Australian Professional Standardsfor Teachers, in order to promote, challenge and encourage all learners to achieve continuous success. Through explicitteaching and differentiation, we support all students' needs and learning abilities.

Our vision at Dungog Public School is to build and promote a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where there iscomprehensive and integrated support for all students to connect, succeed and thrive. An integral component will beengagement with parents and the whole school community to support student learning and wellbeing.

Our school motto of 'Our Best Always' will encompass our school vision to ensure every student, every teacher andevery leader improves every year. Every student will be able to succeed in their learning environment, feel valued andhave a strong sense of belonging.

Contact us to find out if Dungog 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 Dungog, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

"My teachers truly believed in me, because of them, I achieved things I never thought I could." - a former student of Dungog Public School

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.

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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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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