Como West Public School
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| Motto | "Our Best Always" |
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| Established | 1950 |
| Type | Public, comprehensive primary |
| Principal | Peter Banks |
| Students | approx. 290 |
| Grades | Kindergarten - 6 |
| Location | Como West, NSW, Australia |
| Colours | Blue, Yellow |
| Website | Como West Public School Website |
Como West Public School is a comprehensive public primary (K-6) school located in the Sydney suburb of Como West, New South Wales, Australia. As of 2007, it had an enrolment of 290 students. Typically, graduating students from Como West move on to the Jannali High School.
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[edit] History
The school was established in 1950. However, it was destroyed by the bushfires in 1994 and then the school was rebuilt on the original land in 1995.
[edit] Prayer controversy
A major controversy erupted in 2006 when a prayer, said at morning assembly, was banned without local consultation. Christopher Downy and Fred Nile raised the matter in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on 29 October 2006.[1][2] After taking legal advice, Jeffrey Shaw ruled on 4 December 2006 that the prayer was acceptable.[3]
[edit] Programs
[edit] Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is the school's major fund-raising venture. It is held early in term 4 and aims at providing a fun day for the children and families in the local area. The event is organised and coordinated by the school's P&C team with support from the staff, students and community.
[edit] Peer Support Program
The Peer Support Program provides dynamic peer led programs which foster the physical, social and mental wellbeing of students Kindergarten to Year 5.
[edit] Drug Education
Como West Public follows a program called "K-6 Drug Education Resource" developed by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training.
[edit] Grant
The school received a major state grant of £143,999 to upgrade its IT facilities.[4]
[edit] References
[edit] Further reading
- Como West Public School 50th anniversary 1950-2000.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Como West Public School
- NSW Department of Education and Training: Como West Public School
- Satellite image of Como West Public School from Google Maps
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