Peakhurst Public School offers diverse educational programs which challenge all students and promote excellent learning outcomes. Through a balanced, flexible and personalised curriculum the school provides opportunities which enable all students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, in the performing arts and in the sporting arena.
Peakhurst Public School in known for our excellent student representatives in particular the Captains, Vice Captains and Prefects. There is an understanding that they are representing our school community at all times and their actions reflect this.
Our school caters for a diverse student population. There are 21 classes which include three extension classes for gifted and talented students as well as three classes for students with a moderate intellectual disability. Our school community is committed to the inclusion of students with disabilities in all aspects of school life.
We are an innovative school community that values and promotes life-long learning. We have a dedicated, enthusiastic team of highly skilled teachers who pursue ongoing professional learning. This commitment ensures a strong academic focus with high expectations for teaching and learning. Our teachers show great care and commitment to our students and our school. Our school continues to change to meet the needs of our students.
Priority areas include literacy and numeracy development, gifted and talented education, information technology, special education and learning support programs, student well-being, student leadership, performing arts, sport and environmental education.
We are a welcoming and friendly school that values its successful partnership with parents and the wider community. Our school community works together to nurture a strong sense of school spirit and pride.
School hours - 9:20am - 3:25pm
Lunch times - 11:20am until 12:20pm
Fruit break - 2:20pm until 2:40pm
School Terms for 2024
Term 1
Tuesday 30th January & Wednesday 31st Jaunary - School Development - no students
Term Starts: Thursday 1st February to Friday 12th April
Term 2
Monday 29th April - School Development - no students
Term Starts: Tuesday 30th April to Friday 5th July
Term 3
Monday 22nd July - School Development - no students
Term Starts: Tuesday 23rd July to Friday 27th September
Term 4
Term Starts: Monday 14th October to Wednesday 18th December
Thursday 19th December - School Development - no students
All Peakhurst Public School publications showcase the wonderful students of our school community. We are proud of our facilities and we offer a lot of programs to our students.
