Rydalmere Public School

Rydalmere Public School focuses on its students and the community it serves, valuing achievement in all aspects of learning and the pursuit of excellence in personal endeavours. Promoting positive behaviour for learning, the school embodies a safe, caring, respectful, and responsible environment for learners. The mission and core values entail collaboration with a quality curriculum that employs 21st century learning pedagogy, ensuring relevance and challenge for students while building skills for success in the future. The school fosters a partnerships approach involving students, parents, and engaged staff to enhance the whole school community.

To support literacy, Rydalmere Public School implemented the "Focus On Reading" program for students in years 3-6, facilitating effective reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension skills development, complemented by various other initiatives in early learning. The school also emphasises innovative pedagogical approaches in Mathematics, encouraging students to creatively solve real-world problems.

Modern technology is integral to the curriculum, with interactive whiteboards, netbooks, iPads, and a computer laboratory available to students, alongside various educational tools promoting engagement and demonstration of learning. With recently upgraded classrooms, sporting facilities, and a well-equipped library, Rydalmere Public School remains committed to creating a collaborative environment.

Encouragement of parent participation is vital, with an active Parents and Citizens’ Association, collaborative decision-making opportunities for students, and extensive extracurricular offerings. Additional resources, including a music tuition program and a Positive Behaviour for Learning framework, create an environment where learning and teaching thrive and inappropriate behaviours are minimised. Rydalmere Public School is well-equipped to support a diverse and inclusive student body, preparing them to become confident, active members of the community.

At Rydalmere Public School and Preschool, we hold high expectations for all to achieve excellence through:
R - respectful connections to ensure the wellbeing of the school community
P - professional practices embedded that are guided by evidence-based research
S - students being nurtured and knowing they belong.