Gooloogong Public School

Gooloogong Public School Profile

Gooloogong Public School is a small rural educational institution located in the village of Gooloogong, approximately 40 kilometres from Cowra and Forbes. Nestled near the serene Lachlan River, the school caters to a current student enrolment of 30 across two classes: Infants and Primary. This student-centred school employs evidence-based practices to enhance learning outcomes, focusing on Literacy and Numeracy, and ensuring that the curriculum is differentiated to meet the varying needs of students.

Curriculum and Support

The dedicated staff at Gooloogong Public School consists of two full-time classroom teachers, one part-time teacher, and three school learning and support officers, alongside a full-time teaching principal. They work to empower students and provide comprehensive support, including Individual Learning Plans and access to school counsellors and Occupational Therapists. The school has a strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and High Potential Gifted Education (HPGE), helping students explore their interests and reach their full potential.

Community Engagement

Gooloogong Public School is not just an educational institution; it acts as a focal point for the local community. The facilities are regularly made available for community use, and the school is supported by an active Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) that raises funds to benefit its programs. Furthermore, teaching staff are part of the Cowra Small Schools Network (CSSN), providing mutual support through sporting, academic, and social events. The school engages in various research-based projects and strives to build sustainable partnerships with local support services to ensure ongoing success.

Facilities and Environment

Situated within spacious grounds, Gooloogong Public School features creative play areas, a vegetable garden for hands-on learning, and a Yarning Circle made from the school’s original foundation stones, providing an inviting environment for both educational and community events.

At GPS we strive to empower all students to acquire, demonstrate, articulate and value knowledge and skills that will support them as life-long learners. We aim for our students to participate in and contribute to the global world, whilst practising the core values of our school: respectful, responsible and resilient.