Robertson Public School

A quality education in a caring, innovative environment

Telephone02 4885 1284

Emailrobertson-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal's message

A message from Mr Gordon Parrish

 

Welcome to Robertson Public School! I'm Gordon Parrish, your proud principal, bringing over 24 years of rich experience from diverse educational communities, including local towns in NSW, Muscat International School in Oman, and most recently, the Nowra area. Our school, nestled in the beautiful Southern Highlands, 15 kilometres from Moss Vale, recently celebrated a remarkable 150 years of public education.

At Robertson, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and vibrant learning community where every child is encouraged to thrive. Our current enrolment stands at 144 students, and we take pride in offering a semi-rural learning experience that combines tradition with innovative educational practices.

Our educational approach focuses on developing resilient learners, critical thinkers, and creative problem solvers. We prioritise literacy and numeracy while enriching our curriculum with Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Science, History, Geography, Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education. Our strong Instrumental and Choral music program further enhances our diverse curriculum offerings.

We believe in creating a welcoming and safe environment that caters to the unique developmental stages of our students. Our classrooms are equipped with the latest technology, including interactive touchscreens, laptops, and iPads, robotics, and virtual reality devices which are integral to our engaging STEAM activities and applications.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our teachers work in professional learning teams, ensuring consistency and excellence in teaching practices as part of our strategic improvement plan. We are committed to continuous professional development, constantly enhancing our teaching strategies to provide explicit, high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences.

We also value strong partnerships with our families and the broader community. There are numerous opportunities for parental involvement, whether through our active Parents and Citizens Association, as classroom helpers, or in our vibrant Young REPS program.

At Robertson Public School, we strive not just for academic excellence but also for the social and emotional development of all students, guided by programs like Friendly Schools Plus and the Zones of Regulation. Our ultimate goal is to help each student achieve their dreams and succeed in life beyond school.

I am always available for a chat and eager to meet you in person. Feel free to call or visit—we are excited to welcome you to our school community and look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

If at any time you would like to speak to me please feel free to give me a call here at school, or contact the school office to make an appointment. I will also be out and about in the playground, so please come up and introduce yourself and we can have a bit of a chat.

Kind Regards

Mr Gordon Parrish