Wattle Grove Public School (619 students) operates in a culture of inclusiveness, where strong student wellbeing programs and an inherent feeling of partnership within the school community, creates a dynamic and caring environment conducive to student learning. The school has a Defence Force component of 20%. Wattle Grove Public School employs a Defence School Mentor (DSM), who plays a vital role in supporting the social and emotional needs of students from defence force families. The school enrolment profile also includes 24 indigenous students and 27% of students with a language background of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). The students at Wattle Grove Public School are immersed in quality educational programs, within a balanced and differentiated curricular, catering to the individual learning needs of the student. Teaching pedagogy is continually reviewed to ensure students experience a variety of teaching styles, designed to maximise their engagement and result in outstanding educational outcomes. The school is a member of the Holsworthy Community of Schools (HCOS), where a spirit of close cooperation and partnership endeavours to enhance the educational opportunities for all students within its membership. Wattle Grove Public School has established a strong recognition with the wider community for the outstanding learning programs in literacy and numeracy. Acclamation of the strong performing arts and sporting program has also enhanced the positive image of the school. The multi–skilled and professional teaching staff operates in an atmosphere of excellence and continuous improvement. Wattle Grove Public School has a strong focus on technology, aimed at increasing student achievement through increased engagement. A purposeful investment in coding, robotics and digital technology is strongly supported by the school community, as it embraces the principles of future–focused learning.
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