Point Clare Public School is situated on Brisbane Water Drive, serving the West Gosford, Point Clare, Tascott and Koolewong communities.Point Clare provides a range of quality educational and sporting programs as well as an array of creative and performance based extra-curricular activities. Our philosophy is based around the three concepts of Nurturing, Inspiring and Achieving.Relevant excursions are integrated into Stage teaching and learning programs, enhancing the educational experiences for students. Student Welfare practices support the You Can Do It Program with the five keys to success – Organisation, Getting Along, Confidence, Persistence and Resilience. A strong environmental program focuses on sustainability and healthy eating. Families are supported by the provision of before and after school care. Connections with the school community are strengthened through an active P&C, School Council and student led initiatives including parliament, peer support and buddy groupings. The school enhances the educational opportunities afforded every student by buildingeffective and productive relationships between the school and home. A school counsellor and a school chaplain play a vital role in addressing identified student needs. The school is embarking on a major technology integration project based around mobile computing and project based learning.

Departmental core values of respect, responsibility and participation are recognised through the tangible rewarding of exemplary behaviour, academic achievement and social responsibility. Acts of Kindness are recognised through the weekly newsletter. As part of the school’s Values Education program, K – 2 students visit local aged care facilities to perform for and meet the residents and Year 6 students facilitate school sponsorship of a World Vision child. The school enhances the educational opportunities afforded every student by building effective and productive relationships between the school and home. Teaching and Learning programs are aligned to NSW curriculum statements with student progress being addressed through semester based written reports. Gifts and talents of students are catered for through class based groupings, stage based focus programs, academic enrichment and/or acceleration. Point Clare is supported by an active P&C, School Council and student led initiatives including parliament, peer support and buddy groupings. Welfare programs that promote the safety and wellbeing of all students are complemented by explicit teaching of values and child protection programs. Bike safety training, life education (drug education), guest speakers including the police liaison officer and Interrelate (Year 6 – sexuality education) are annual events aimed at ensuring the school reflects societal needs. The school prides itself on promoting a caring, safe environment.