Greenwich Public School

Greenwich Public School is a local primary school in Greenwich, Australia, on the lower North Shore. There are two separate campuses located 1.5 kilometres apart.

Vision statement

"Learning for Living" recognises that whilst children are individuals with specific needs which must be met they also exist within a complex network of family, school, community and cultural diversity. This goal is achieved by offering a broad and enriching curriculum which draws upon a range of extra curricula programs and skills which exist within the parent community.

Motto

The school motto is "Nil Sine Labore" meaning 'nothing without work' in Latin.

Extra Curricular

G.P.S has several internal clubs and activities.Here are a few clubs and extra activities within the school:
*Chess Club: the school has a chess club in which students of any age can compete against each other in a tournament for a trophy.
*The school has a debating club which competes against other schools.
*G.P.S has a training band and an ensemble band, which perform on special occasions.
*Sport: In term III senior students (years 5 & 6) have the opportunity to be part of the two soccer teams or the netball teams which compete in the PSSA competition. Year 4 students have the opportunity to be part of two Australian Football League (AFL) teams which compete against other schools.

Houses

G.P.S. has three houses named after famous Australian sportspeople. They are Bradman (Don-Cricket) which is blue, Goolagong (Evonne-Tennis) which is yellow and Fraser (Dawn-Swimming) which is red.

Current changes

The Primary Campus has just finished building a COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area) over an asphalt area they call "Red Square" due to the red painted handball courts. The school is currently investing in the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, and are aiming to put one in every classroom of the school.

Famous alumni

*The 25th Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard's children attended G.P.S.
*Peter Finch (Australian actor).

External links

* [http://www.greenwich-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ School website]