Yerong Creek Public School

Yerong Creek Public School is a small, community-focused school located in the semi-rural area of Yerong Creek, approximately 40 kilometres south of Wagga Wagga. The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive environment where each child is supported to achieve their best. The current enrolment is 12 students, allowing for a low teacher-to-student ratio that promotes personalised attention and fosters academic success.

Curriculum and Activities

The curriculum at Yerong Creek Public School places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, while also encouraging the development of shared decision-making skills and personal responsibility among students. All students in Years 3-6 engage in debating and public speaking, enhancing their communication skills. The school also promotes values through its rules, which are rooted in respect.

Yerong Creek Public School actively collaborates with the Greater Kengal Network of Small Schools, participating in various sporting, cultural and academic events alongside Pleasant Hills and Boree Creek Public Schools. This collaboration allows for greater networking opportunities for both students and staff, facilitating professional development and enriching the educational experience.

Community Involvement

The school is further supported by a vibrant Parents and Citizens Association, fostering strong ties with the wider community. Through various initiatives, Yerong Creek Public School not only focuses on the academic growth of its students but also ensures that social and emotional development remains a priority.

With a firmly established commitment to nurturing every student, the school aims to equip them with the skills necessary to set and achieve aspirational goals, benefiting both their personal and academic lives.

Yerong Creek Public School equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to set and achieve aspirational goals in learning and life.