Why choose us?
Lugarno Public School is developing:
Students K-6 engage in regular sessions using the Bounce Back program and Positive Behaviour for Learning expectations. ‘Bounce Back’ is a program which has been developed to support teachers in their efforts to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in their students and, in particular, enable them to act resiliently when faced with challenges and adversity. ‘Bounce Back’ integrates the explicit teaching of important social and emotional skills. Our aim is to promote respectful relationships, belonging and inclusion at Lugarno PS.
All students in K-6 explore program units about core values, people bouncing back, courage, looking on the bright side, emotions, relationships, humour, anti-bullying and achieving success through effort. Students engage in regular classroom activities that include educational games, music, art, drama/role plays, literature and cooperative strategies such as discussions/class sharing and problem solving (‘Circle Time’). Many of the activities also feature critical and creative higher order thinking.
Weekly lessons which explore our whole-school Positive Behaviour for Learning Expectations ensure consistency and provide the staff, students and parents with a shared and consistent language for understanding expected behaviour.
The school’s Library is an innovative hub of learning, equipped with quality texts and technology devices.
Tech Club offers students the opportunity to develop coding skills.
The school’s approach ensures that student use of digital devices and online services is closely monitored so that students use these resources in a safe, responsible and respectful manner. Students may only use digital devices and online services in specific circumstances, such as for educational purposes, supporting student learning and wellbeing, or as part of reasonable adjustments for students with specific needs. Principals determine the school’s approach to digital devices and online services, consulting with staff, students and parents or carers, and clearly communicate any requirements.
The school is committed to supporting students to develop technological, social, and emotional competencies, while also ensuring their safety as responsible technology users and cyber citizens.
Lugarno Public School prides itself on its outstanding literacy and numeracy programs, grounded in evidence-based explicit teaching practices. In line with the NSW Plan for Education, our teachers deliver clear learning intentions and success criteria, provide focused instruction, and use ongoing formative assessment to identify and address individual learning needs. This approach ensures a strong foundation in mathematical understanding and fluency as well as literacy development.
Our literacy teaching focuses on building students’ skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension through structured, systematic instruction. In numeracy, we prioritise building number sense and problem-solving abilities, helping students become confident and proficient mathematicians.
As a result, our students develop an increasingly sophisticated understanding of English and Mathematics and become creative thinkers and confident communicators prepared for future learning challenges.
Our school has a committed High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Committee that meets regularly to ensure students identified as high potential are appropriately supported across all domains: intellectual, creative, social-emotional, and physical. The school also provides a variety of enrichment opportunities for these students.
Our enrichment programs explore engineering, filmmaking skills, coding, and robotics. We understand the unique learning needs of our high potential students and are dedicated to nurturing their abilities and helping them reach their full potential in all domains.
For more information about our HPGE programs and support, please visit the HPGEpage on our website.
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Why families choose us
Join the Lugarno family. We enjoy strong partnerships in learning and our school prides itself on the warm, positive relationships it develops between students, staff, parents and the wider community.
Lugarno Public School is situated within a small peninsula community on the banks of the Georges River. The school has an expansive play area, beautifully maintained grounds and well-resourced classrooms.
Through its diverse curriculum, Lugarno Public School contributes significantly to the development of skills in areas we, as a community, regard as crucial to the development of responsible citizens and lifelong learners. These areas include the creative and performing arts, sporting programs, student leadership, positive social interaction and technology. Lugarno Public School’s technology programs are supported by a well-resourced school, wireless capability and the implementation of future focused pedagogy.
Lugarno Public School offers an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and each individual is encouraged to reach their academic, social, emotional and creative potential through the provision of quality teaching and learning programs.
We learn and grow together. Our staff are lifelong learners who engage in ongoing professional learning, reflective practice and collaborative planning with colleagues to ensure continuous improvement in the academic, social, emotional, physical and creative outcomes for students.
Contact us to find out if Lugarno Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
- active community members
- growth through high potential and gifted education
- striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- excursions
- incursions
- extra-curricular activities
- a wide variety of subjects.
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating Harmony Day
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Our History
Many years ago some founding members of the Lugarno Progress Association (LPA) were instrumental in getting a school established in Lugarno.
Policies and reports
Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.