Welcome to the community that makes up Figtree Heights Public School. We are ‘not too big’ and ‘not too small’ but a school that is ‘exactly the right size’. This enables us to know our students, their strengths and their families well and we hope that you will soon feel at home within our school community.
Whilst we strive for ongoing academic achievement, we also believe that there are many facets that make up a successful learner, productive citizen and resilient, well-adjusted individual. Our school motto, ‘Heights of Excellence’, exemplifies our aim for our students in all they strive for, during school and in life.
Figtree Heights Public School offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities including school choir, sporting competitions, dance troupe, drama, chess competitions, public speaking, debating, technology programs and enrichment opportunities. In addition, students have the opportunity to take part in excursions to support and enrich learning in the classroom.
Our staff, both teaching and office, are emotionally invested in the wellbeing of our students. Staff encourage and support students to ensure they are best able to achieve their potential in a secure environment where they enjoy a strong sense of belonging. Staff are also learners and attend on-going training and development thus keeping our practice current.
Our school has enjoyed a strong tradition of parent and community involvement and support as evident by the parental engagement at all school events and functions as well as the roles that parents assist to fill in our school. Parents support learning through volunteering in the classrooms and our active P&C run our school canteen. New parents are encouraged to become involved in any way they can within the school and P&C.
I look forward to getting to know your family and being a part of your child’s educational experiences at Figtree Heights. Welcome to our school…your school!
Warm regards,
Rae Redfern
Principal