Why choose us?
Pennant Hills Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, comprehensive, co-educational primary school in Pennant Hills. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Our Vision
At Pennant Hills Public School, our vision is to empower students to become independent, lifelong learners who are actively engaged and motivated in their learning and school life.
We design teaching and learning experiences that foster communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship. These key skills prepare our students to thrive in a dynamic world.
Our school community — including staff, parents, and carers — works in partnership to support every student in striving for their personal best, experiencing success, and achieving individual growth through a strong focus on effort and mindset.
Our students will leave Pennant Hills Public School as confident, capable, and compassionate citizens, equipped with the skills to realise their potential and make meaningful contributions locally and globally.
Some programs that we have on offer at Pennant Hills Public School include:
- Evidenced based high impact teaching practices which include explicit teaching and differentiation of in-class teaching and learning programs to suit individual learning needs.
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) program for all students K-6.
- Music/ Drama program for all students K-6.
- Dance program for all students K-6.
- Literacy and Numeracy withdrawal groups for both students needing additional support and students requiring extension.
- Interest Groups. This program enables students to explore interest and possible talent and runs in Term 3 of each year. The following activities are an example of those on offer for the students to choose from: movie making, preschool visits, bowl weaving, water colour painting, stop motion animation, learn a language, crochet, engineering challenges, robotics, woodwork, drama/musical theatre, craft, netball, various sports, gardening, directed drawing, origami, air dry clay and mindfulness.
- SPECTRA (Science Program Exciting Children Through Research Activities). This science program runs each year for interested students in Stage 3 and allows students to research and present on an area on interest.
- Choir. There are 3 choirs operating within the school. They are taught by a specialist Music teacher. Currently there are approximately 160 students in this program.
- Public Speaking. In addition to in class programs all students in Years 3-6 participate in the Hills Public Speaking Competition.
- Student Leadership. Leadership opportunities are incorporated into all classrooms K-6. In Years 3-6 additional leadership opportunities are available via the ERC (Environmental Representative Council) and SRC (Student Representative Council). Within the Year 6 cohort additional leadership opportunities include school leaders (captains, vice captains and prefects), sport leaders and CAPA captains.
- Sport. A variety of in class programs and carnivals and PSSA.
- Band and String programs. Pennant Hills Public School has a Training Band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band and a Jazz Band. There is also a String Ensemble comprising of students who play a variety of string instruments – violin, viola, cello and double bass.
Other unique features of our wonderful school include:
- Caring, dedicated and nurturing staff. The teaching and non-teaching staff at Pennant Hills Public School create a warm, positive, safe and secure environment where children learn, grow and thrive.
- A strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy. Academic results at Pennant Hills Public School are high. On average over 90% of students perform at a strong or exceeding level on external assessments.
- An equally strong focus on Inclusivity and Wellbeing. We recognise that students learn best when they are happy at school, have a positive self-image and develop resilience. We focus on the whole child within an inclusive environment. Pennant Hills Public School’s Student Wellbeing System actively promotes the values of Respect, Responsibility and Aspiring in all areas of life. Our P&C fund additional learning and support programs, staff undergo comprehensive training in student mental health, and we have Teddy, our educational support dog!
- A wonderful sense of community. The Pennant Hills Public School community is warm, welcoming, friendly, involved, and supportive. We have a fantastic and very active P&C that works collaboratively with the school to ensure that our students have the best possible opportunities and educational outcomes. Our numerous school events, including annual Creative Arts Exhibitions and Performances, are always lots of fun and provide a wonderful opportunity for our community to connect.
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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 Pennant Hills, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.