Salt Ash Public School

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The Salt Ash Public School difference

TeachingExcellence that Builds Success

At Salt Ash Public School, teaching is grounded in evidence-based explicit instruction to ensure every child understands their learning goals and how to achieve them. Our teachers regularly evaluate and refine best practices through observation and coaching, working closely with students and their individual needs. This approach, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy growth, builds confidence and excellent results, setting students up for lifelong success.

Opportunities to Discover and Shine

Every child takes part in creative and performing arts, collaborating across year groups and showcasing their talents in dance and storytelling competitions like Wakakirri. Along with sport, choir, public speaking, and leadership, these activities boost confidence, build skills, and celebrate each child’s unique strengths. Our school fosters creativity and teamwork through collaborative music, drama, visual arts, and digital projects, giving every student a chance to contribute, lead, and belong.

A Caring School Community

At Salt Ash Public School, we nurture a warm, inclusive environment where every student and their family feels supported. Our staff partner with families both at school and in the wider community, offering help and guidance whenever needed. We ensure every child has the opportunity to participate and succeed, fostering a true sense of belonging and confidence to thrive.

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Principal's message

Welcome to Salt Ash Public School!

It is a privilege to welcome you to our warm, family-centred school community. As a small rural school on beautiful Worimi land, Salt Ash Public School is a place where every child is known, valued, and supported. Our strong sense of community and connection drives everything we do, and our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) expectations of being positive, respectful, and safe guide the way we learn and interact each day. Students enjoy a wide range of opportunities across the Arts, sport, public speaking, debating, STEM, the Premier’s Challenges, and student leadership helping them grow, shine, and feel a deep sense of belonging.

Our dedicated teachers ensure learning is clear, explicit, and accessible, modelling strategies and guiding students step-by-step. Through our Inspire – High potential and gifted education (HPGE) program, we also provide meaningful challenge and extension to support students in reaching their full potential.

Equity lies at the heart of our work. At Salt Ash Public School, we believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our wrap-around approach means we work closely with families and the wider community to ensure every student feels supported, connected, and empowered to succeed. We are proud of the strong partnerships that enrich our school and help us build a community where every learner feels at home.

Louisa De Souza