Education in the Glen Innes Highlands

New England Community College Inc (NECC) offers a diverse range of certificate courses, general interest courses, computer training and literacy and numeracy tuition in the New England area. We have offices in Guyra, Armidale and Glen Innes.

For work or pleasure, for income or leisure, NECC is your local Registered Training Organisation. Our certificate courses are nationally recognised qualifications.

Located in the heart of Glen Innes in the Northern Tablelands region, TAFE NSW Glen Innes provides a wide range of face-to-face and flexible study options for the people of the Severn Shire Council and surrounds.

Combining traditional knowledge resources with some of the best new and emerging technologies TAFE NSW has to offer, TAFE NSW Glen Innes offers students a user-focused, service-rich environment that supports social outcomes, learning, teaching and research designed to meet the changing needs of local students, customers and industries.

In addition to the main unviersity campus located in Armidale, the University of New England (UNE) has a network of Regional Study Centres across New England and North West NSW.

Through the Regional Study Centre Network, students can access:

• Student PC's and printing facilities
• eduroam Wifi and access to the AARNet network
• BYO device workstations
• Direct phone link to UNE academic and professional staff
• Extend access to study space

Bendemeer Public School is a small rural school situated 40 minutes from Tamworth. We have the benefit of being closely located to a large community, which promotes opportunities for physical and human resources to support the education of our students.

Bendemeer Public School is committed to providing a sharing of learning with other small schools in the Tamworth Small Schools cluster and the New England Alliance+ Leadership Project.

Our students participate in sport, arts and across curriculum areas on a regular basis. Wherever possible, the school leaders and staff work together collaboratively as a learning team to enhance our knowledge of current teaching and learning practices.

This school serves the village community of Carroll and its rural surrounds.

Parents have chosen Carroll Public School because they value the atmosphere, individual learning opportunities and secure environment of the small school situation.

The school provides opportunities for students to become involved in activities with other schools and in community events, so that the students gain the confidence and experience necessary to cope in a world outside Carroll.

Chandler Public School is a great place for your child to learn. Our small class sizes allow teachers to devote more individual time and attention to students and give students greater access to our exceptional resources. School programs are individually targeted to ensure that all students reach their academic, sporting and creative potential. The genuine relationship between staff, students and our families ensures our school maintains a high standard of academic success in a positive, nurturing environment. We encourage high parent and community involvement through sports coaching, special lessons, activity days and classroom assistance. All children develop strong networks through the grades. This enhances social and leadership skills through supportive friendships across age groups. Our highly-qualified staff implement quality educational programs that give every student the opportunity to reach their potential. Innovative technology programs prepare our students for their future. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities including many major educational excursions, public speaking, sports programs, interschool days and a focus on sustainable living programs.  

We offer a very effective transition programme in Terms 3 & 4.  We employ an early education teacher specifically for the role.  This programme allows children exposure to routines, early academic intervention and the ability to prepare themselves for the challanges of Kindergarden. We invite you to come in for a visit to see the great education on offer for your child. 

We welcome students and their families to our well resourced school, which provides a consistent, safe and supportive environment in which all our students can reach their full potential.

Our school aims to assist in the development of happy children who are good citizens, always caring of others, motivated, conscientious, confident and self-disciplined. 

Due to our small class size and outstanding student to teacher ratios, we are able to provide each of our students with a learning plan specifically tailored to their individual needs and talents. 

Ebor Public School is special in that each of our students has their own computer, which is dedicated to their use of technology across all the Key Learning Areas. 

New programs include our environmental education community partnerships and our achievements in the creative and practical Arts. 

Literacy and numeracy are school focus areas, which are further supported by extra Department of Education staffing and funding. 

Students participate in regular excursions and Combined Small Schools' Days, providing many opportunities for students to interact and learn within a large group of peers. 

We have a supportive parents and citizens' association (P&C) with parents who are invited to be actively involved in their children's school life. If you are interested in any special activities, such as supporting student reading, being involved in the Active After School Communities (AASC) sports program, or have other talents you would like to share, you will be more than welcome at our small school! 

Ebor Public School plays an important role in our community by providing a focal point for many community and school based meetings or activities. 

The pride we have in our school is reflected in our school motto: While we learn we grow. 

Emmaville Central School is a small K to 12 school located in a small supportive township in the northern New England area. The school participates in the Country Areas Program (CAP) and the Priority Schools Program (PSP). Staff are highly skilled in a broad range of areas and have won a variety of awards for their excellent teaching. Parents and community members support the school wholeheartedly.

There is a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy and technology across the school. Classes are small and teaching is highly responsive to students' needs. Innovative programs in Vocational Education, creative arts, Aboriginal Education, student leadership and student welfare aim to provide opportunities for all. A chaplaincy program support values education, student endeavours and citizenship.

Emmaville Central School is a small K to 12 school located in a small supportive township in the northern New England area. The school participates in the Country Areas Program (CAP)and the Priority Schools Program (PSP). Staff are highly skilled in a broad range of areas and have won a variety of awards for their excellent teaching. Parents and community members support the school wholeheartedly.

There is a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy and technology across the school. Classes are small and teaching is highly responsive to students' needs. In-school and after-school tutoring is tailored to individual differences. Innovative programs in Vocational Education, chess, creative arts, Aboriginal Education, student leadership and student welfare aim to provide opportunities for all.

Glen Innes High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school providing educational opportunities for students (Years 7 to 12) in a diverse rural setting.

Glen Innes is situated in the Northern Tablelands of NSW, 100km from Armidale. The school provides high quality learning opportunities delivered by highly trained, experienced teachers.

Our students excel in a broad curriculum including most academic subjects, sport, music, drama, visual arts, photography, agriculture and a full range of vocational education and training subjects. The school has been recognised as an excellent rural school in student achievement in the Higher School Certificate, School Certificate and National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy.

The school has forged strong links with the local community through a strong Parents and Citizens, School Council, numerous student traineeships, student apprenticeships and vocational education work placements as well as informal partnerships. The school operates an intensive student welfare policy ensuring student well-being.

Student governance is exercised through a strong SRC. The local community is very proud of the achievements of the school.

Glen Innes Public School (GIPS) is a large primary school located on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales.

The school caters for approximately 400 students from Kindergarten to Year Six. The students come from homes based in the town of Glen Innes, from rural holdings in the surrounding shire and from smaller villages, whose residents use Glen Innes as their major goods and services centre.

Having been established on its present site in 1875 the school features a range of architectural styles from its oldest building, a former Presbyterian Church (1870) to a more modern open-plan library built in 1982. The school has extensive grounds, beautifully populated with native and exotic trees and shrubs that add to its historical ambience. 

Glen Innes West Infants School is a K-2 public school with a focus on excellent education in a caring, supportive environment.

Students, teachers and parents work together to enhance teaching and learning opportunities. Glen Innes West Infants School provides quality teaching and learning in a safe, happy environment where students are always the focus. The school provides a balanced curriculum with many opportunities and experiences designed to develop and support students to maximise learning outcomes.

Students enjoy their time at Glen Innes West Infants School and experience success in academic, social and cultural areas. They learn to communicate effectively in many ways and in many situations while developing their physical fitness and understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Students develop positive attitudes towards education and learning and also towards themselves and others. Students take an active role performing at community events.

Kelly's Plains School is a community school where communication between children, teachers and parents is emphasised.

Students are encouraged to take responsibility and a leadership role in the school, supported by a caring community of teachers and parents who all work together for the good of the students.

Relationships between all groups are strong, with many parents visiting the school on a daily basis.

Mutual respect is a key feature of the school, resulting in well behaved students who are proud of their school and who are well disciplined.

The school is well resourced and boasts a well laid out, extensive playground with plenty of equipment to encourage physical play.

The teachers and students at Martin's Gully Public School work together within a happy and supportive educational environment to ensure that everyone realises their full potential.

Situated on the southern outskirts of Armidale, with a school population of approximately 170 students, we enjoy a reputation as a high achieving school where strong emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy, and where children are encouraged to take part in a wide range of creative, academic, sporting and personal development activities.

We are a member of the Armidale Community of Public Schools working together to provide the best possible education for all students through extension programs and activities in literacy, numeracy, science, creative arts and sport. Our primary-secondary transition programs promote important links with our neighbouring high school.

We are well resourced and provide the students access to the latest technologies. Students have access to computers both in their classroom and via a computer lab. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards and innovative software contributing to quality teaching in every classroom.

The school promotes its positive, family ethos through parent participation in their children's education and an active Parents and Citizens Association. The school supports and encourages student leadership, and promotes the values of care, concern and cooperation amongst the school community.

Our attractive grounds, rural outlook and expansive playgrounds complement our excellent learning facilities.

Nemingha Public School's beautiful rural setting on the outskirts of Tamworth allows our students to grow and thrive in a safe and caring environment. 

We support approximately 200 students with a comprehensive education through our academic, sporting, performing arts and technology programs. Our highly qualified and dedicated teachers have a strong focus on their own professional learning, ensuring that their teaching standards remain second to none. This exceptional teaching is combined with a commitment to the continuous improvement of learning outcomes, particularly in the core areas of literacy and numeracy. 

We welcome the involvement of parents and our community in the school, and we are very fortunate to have outstanding support from our community, often long after their own children have moved on to high school and successful futures. 

Our community has high expectations of Nemingha Public School and our commitment is to meet and exceed those expectations in continued academic excellence.

The parents and the wider community of Niangala Public School highly value education and consider the school a valuable asset of their community. The school is a focal point for community activity and thus experiences strong parent and community support. There is high parent involvement in all aspects of school management and student programs.

The curriculum provides an environment where creativity is fostered and independent learning is encouraged and practised. There is a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, peer leadership, sport, drama and public speaking.

The school aims to equip students to be life-long learners who have a sense of self worth and personal identity and who will contribute to their society as responsible citizens. The school staff, students and parents exhibit considerable pride in all forms of presentation. This is reflected in the quality of students' work, personal appearance, public performances and care of the school environment.

Red Range Public School is a small rural school which boasts excellent facilities situated nineteen kilometres east of Glen Innes.

Red Range is a small farming community which gained its name from the red soil that covers the surrounding hills. Cattle, sheep, potatoes and cereal crops are the main farming opportunities.

The school aims to provide a safe, caring environment where children take responsibility for their learning. The school provides a quality education that is balanced, rewarding and enjoyable. A dedicated staff and supportive parent body works together to achieve this goal.

The school provides individual enrichment for students whilst ensuring comprehensive educational experiences that enhance academic, cultural, physical and social development.

Within the small school environment children are encouraged to work independently and co-operatively and become self-motivated learners.

The emphasis is on the basic skills areas of literacy and numeracy, but the school also provides a wide range of experiences, particularly in creative arts.

St Joseph’s School in Glen Innes was founded by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart to provide quality Catholic Primary for boys and girls. The school works in active partnership with St Patrick’s Catholic Parish Community to grow and nurture the faith, learning and positive well-being outcomes for our children.

As the first educators of their children, our parents work in mutual partnership with the teaching and support staff to ensure every child is future-proofed for positive life outcomes both in and beyond school.

Our teams of skilful helpful adults have a universal and unconditional positive regard for children and young people and a high regard for the collective capacity of a school staff team to increase learning, wellbeing and life-opportunity outcomes for children and young people.

Students, staff and the community at Walcha Central work together to provide a quality education, K-12, which encourages all students in leadership and responsibility and to achieve their personal best. Students enjoy a broad and responsive curriculum delivered by highly qualified and professional staff in a friendly and safe environment. Outstanding Higher School Certificate results are obtained and have been sustained over recent years. Parent and community members are encouraged to participate fully in the life of their local public school. Further, a consistent program of religious education is provided by community members.

The Warialda High community guides each student towards independent and responsible citizenship by providing a balanced and relevant curriculum within a caring and stimulating environment. Our school offers the widest possible range of subjects to prepare students for life after school, whether in the work force, at university, or in other training institutions. The school encourages as many students as possible to graduate with the dual accreditation of a Higher School Certificate and industry recognised knowledge and skills.All our students are given many opportunities to participate in academic, cultural, vocational and sporting activities.

Warialda High draws students from the township of Warialda as well as from surrounding villages and towns up to eighty kilometres away. A committed School Council and an active Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C) provide positive and valued input into school decision-making. Our school and the wider community maintain a close and mutually supportive relationship, particularly in the areas of sport and vocational education. We are proud of the education we offer our community and the opportunities we provide for individual success now and in the future.

Woolbrook Public School provides our students with the opportunity to achieve their potential in a supportive environment, but also one that challenges them with high expectations for their success.  We encourage parents to become more familiar with their children's progress and the teaching and learning strategies employed by our school.

Children at Wytaliba Public School are encouraged to develop a love of learning, self confidence and strong personal values. These, together with sound basic academic skills, provides a foundation for happy and productive lives.

Wytaliba Public School was recently established to serve the established alternative community on the isolated property known as "Wytaliba". It has continued to serve that community almost exclusively. The school aim is to provide an education to develop students intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.

The school aims to prepare students for secondary education, giving them confidence and experiences to enable them to adapt and succeed in a wider society. The school aims to overcome the disadvantages of isolation by providing regular excursions of a social, cultural and sporting nature. The school's motto, "Wisdom, Peace and Strength", expresses these purposes and their unity with the philosophy of the community.

Yarrowitch is a small isolated school situated fifty kilometres east of Walcha.

The school, established in 1887, serves a rural community. The school is located in picturesque grounds with excellent facilities and is the focal point of the local community.

Yarrowitch Public School will provide a happy, caring and positively reinforced learning environment in which pupils will reach their optimum potential. Emphasis will continue to be placed on high standards in literacy and numerary through teacher and parent inservicing and the purchase and use of related hands-on resources.

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Aussie Kindies Glen Innes, our qualified educators and teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum for ages 0-5. We nurture a lifelong love of learning through a combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences which help your child develop Social Connectivity, Emotional Confidence, Foundational Learning and Physical Health and Wellbeing.

We provide individual care and attention to children in our baby nursery, toddler program, and Kindergarten/Preschool, ensuring they receive the best possible start to their early education. We also offer flexible care options that suit the routines of busy families. Our university qualified early childhood professionals are on staff, focusing on school readiness to prepare your child for their next educational step.

You can stay connected with your child's progress and receive updates about their day through our family communication app, Storypark.

Our Early Learning Centre has a range of inspiring environments for children to explore, including spacious outdoor play areas that encourage children to test their limits, build strength, and develop self-confidence. We also offer a range of incursions and excursions, including fitness and health, animals and nature, and the larger community. We provide fresh and nutritious meals to the children each day.

Glen Innes Preschool advocates for building strong, respectful and kind relationships with all stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for the children, families, staff and community.

In relation to children, we believe that every child has the right to a quality early childhood experience, which is the foundation for lifelong learning. We advocate for an environment where children’s voices are heard by all, and children’s wellbeing and overall development is our focus. We understand the importance of children developing strong attachments first with family and then a wider community context.

We advocate for nurturing and supporting all children’s feelings of safety, belonging, and developing emotional literacy in our centre. We believe that early childhood is a unique time in which we honour children’s celebration of learning to be part of a bigger community.

Glen Innes Preschool advocates for building strong, respectful and kind relationships with all stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for the children, families, staff and community.

In relation to children, we believe that every child has the right to a quality early childhood experience, which is the foundation for lifelong learning. We advocate for an environment where children’s voices are heard by all, and children’s wellbeing and overall development is our focus. We understand the importance of children developing strong attachments first with family and then a wider community context.

We advocate for nurturing and supporting all children’s feelings of safety, belonging, and developing emotional literacy in our centre. We believe that early childhood is a unique time in which we honour children’s celebration of learning to be part of a bigger community.

Glen Innes Preschool advocates for building strong, respectful and kind relationships with all stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for the children, families, staff and community.

In relation to children, we believe that every child has the right to a quality early childhood experience, which is the foundation for lifelong learning. We advocate for an environment where children’s voices are heard by all, and children’s wellbeing and overall development is our focus. We understand the importance of children developing strong attachments first with family and then a wider community context.

We advocate for nurturing and supporting all children’s feelings of safety, belonging, and developing emotional literacy in our centre. We believe that early childhood is a unique time in which we honour children’s celebration of learning to be part of a bigger community.