Villawood East Public School was established in 1955 and in 1999 was awarded The Director-General's School Achievement Award for Programs to Support Students. Our statement of purpose is "Quality Learning through Participation and Equity". We believe that all children can learn and that children learn best when they are in a happy and safe environment. We value the individual, co-operative learning, active participation, collaboration and collegiality, open communication and active participation. The acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills for all children is the school's highest priority. We have an outstanding record in integrating and including children with special needs.
Our school has nine regular classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, three special education classes and a preschool. Every classroom utilises the latest in digital technology with electronic Smartboards being used and integrated in all classroom activities
We pride ourselves on meeting the individual learning needs of every student to equip them for the future. Our school has three support classes for students with disabilities: two autism classes and one IM class.
Priority Schools Program
Villawood East Public School has been selected by the Federal Government to receive extra funding to serve the special needs of the children and the community.
The objective of the PSP is:
- to assist schools and school community groups in improving the educational
- participation, learning outcomes and personal development of young people
- disadvantaged by socio-economic circumstances.
The funding is reviewed every four years and is granted by surveying the parent community.
Priority Action Schools Program
Villawood East Public School is currently receiving funding through this project where the aim is to provide funding for schools in need in order to improve student educational outcomes and to support teachers in a professional manner. PAS funding usually continues for a period of three years.
National Partnerships Low SES School Communities
Villawood East Public School is currently receiving funding through this project to support the improvement of learning outcomes for our students. National Partnership Funding will be for four years from 2010 to 2013.