Education in the Uralla Shire

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.

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.

All young people deserve opportunities and support to succeed in life. We aim to maximise life skills in as many students as possible. 

BCS is an innovative school set in a picturesque location on the banks of the Gwydir River. Its grounds, gardens, and neat and clean appearance obviously contribute to the tone of an orderly pleasant and productive school environment. The school has a family atmosphere with close ties to the community and a culture of close student support whilst achieving at the highest levels of interschool competition in sport. 

There are four classes in primary and classes in Years 7 to 12 are taught by eight teachers.Years 11 and 12 are supported by teachers from Dubbo Distance Education and all senior lessons are staffed by BCS teachers with online and video conferenced lessons in addition.Mature aged students are also enrolled in a variety of in school TAFE courses conducted out of school hours. 

The school has close ties with the Inverell Community of Schools and it is common that students and parents work and play across an interconnected district.

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. 

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 school is the focal point for this community. It is recognised by the community that students attending this school will receive individual attention in terms of both academic and social needs, this being achieved through the staff's knowledge of every student. By virtue of its size and isolation the community welcomes the development of confidence and openness in the students ensuring that each social contact is fully exploited. At Kingstown we aim to: develop positive attitudes to academic work and the pursuit of excellence; provide a child centered curriculum which acknowledges lateral, accelerated and remedial activities in line with state priorities; develop skills and attitudes which enable students to make choices about their future lives; instill a respect for the rights of others to live their lives in peace, co-operation and free from discrimination; ensure resources and facilities support curriculum implementation and address the students' needs; and develop a respect for the environment and recognition of its importance to the future of our society.

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.

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 Primary School is a small rural Catholic systemic co-educational school located in Uralla. St Joseph's was established by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1886. In that year, Mother Mary MacKillop (Saint Mary of the Cross) paid a visit to the school. Mother Mary wrote in her diary, on 29 April 1896, that she 'was very pleased with the school and children'.
St Joseph's is a vibrant Christ centred community, well-supported by the parish and parent body. The Gospel values, including faith, respect and service, guide and permeate all learning and behaviour. A high standard of education is provided for the students, strengthened by the teaching and example of Catholic faith and tradition. Students are encouraged, to develop to their full potential, in an inclusive and supportive climate of love, respect and acceptance.

Student engagement is the key to learning. Dedicated and enthusiastic teachers strive to ensure that student learning is both meaningful and inspiring. Children are exposed to an array of activities that encourages them to extend themselves in all Key Learning Areas of the curriculum. They develop values, skills and knowledge within an engaging and inspiring environment. Classrooms are large, well resourced flexible learning spaces that allow for 21st century learning to take place. Students have access to Chromebooks, iPads and Promethean boards to further support learning, allowing
them to keep up to date with the ever changing world of technology.

Teacher capacity continues to be built, in order to deliver the curriculum to students, by working collaboratively to enhance a more flexible and engaging learning program. St Joseph's remains focused on the needs of each and every individual student, whilst adapting programs to promote maximum learning growth and well-being.

Many extracurricular activities, that engage students and support the delivery of the NSW Syllabus, are included in the curriculum. These include the school's Organic Learning, a sheep manure business and the garden projects which not only beautify the school but also provide fresh vegetables for students to snack on. Many and varied visiting incursions and co-curricular and extracurricular excursions are conducted. Specialist coaches are accessed to support the school sport program, enabling student skill development.

The school values its place in the Uralla and wider community. The school participates in the local Thunderbolt's festival, Anzac Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies as well as contributing to the local Uralla Arts Festival and Australia Day activities. The school participates in a variety of local and diocesan cultural and sporting activities.

Uralla Central School in various incarnations has proudly served its local community for 158 years.

We believe that we provide a learning environment that caters for all students in a caring environment and provide enrichment, innovation, opportunity and success for all students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The natural beauty of the school grounds and location is augmented by the excellent facilities provided for all of our learners – a rare mix of the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first-century infrastructure.

Dedicated staff works diligently to foster the development of a positive and proactive learning culture where all learners are encouraged to pursue excellence in all its forms. The school motto, ‘Resurgam’, ‘I arise’ encapsulates this notion that as women and men from Uralla we are always striving to be better.

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.

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.

Our Before School Care service provides a wide range of activities to engage and educate your child when you need to get to work early. During this time, we engage your child in play-based experiences and get ready for their school day while also giving them a chance for social interaction with friends, both old and new. The activities we help your child feel at home with their peers, becoming comfortable in their everyday activities and grow in confidence.

Whether you need to collect your child at 4 PM, 5 PM, or 6 PM, our After School Care service is there to help your child unwind and relax after a day at school. We help them complete their homework, provide snacks and refreshments, and also let them have fun with their friends who stay after school with them. This service is a fantastic chance for further social interaction, and many kids find they never want to leave!

We are a community based, not for profit organisation, established in 1983. We register and support qualified Educators who deliver home based childcare, before and after school care and vacation care. Armidale Family Day Care Educators are located in Armidale, Guyra, Uralla and Walcha.

We seek to build a sense of belonging within Armidale Family Day Care, forming partnerships with children, families, staff, and community. We work in partnership with families, Educators, staff, and management, encouraging their input and respecting their diverse values beliefs and cultures. We recognise the learning potential in the natural environment and acknowledge our responsibility to work towards a sustainable future. We respect children’s rights as developing, capable, individuals and strive to provide them with security, consistency and learning through nurturing relationships

At TG's Child Care, we're like a big family, and we've got a special place in Uralla where we play and learn together. TG's takes a big step further to be trusted by families and the communities as the stewardship of children's future. TG's has a long term vision to continue with our lifelong mission of making Playing is Learning for Life not just sustainable but also relevant to the ever-changing modern world. It means giving children the skills and tools they need for sustainable learning while nurturing responsibility, appreciation, care, love, kindness and teamwork. It's about going beyond Big School and continuing Playing It Forward even after they leave TG’s. 

TG's Child Care is owned and run by a family who really cares about you, your family, our professional caring Educators and the community. We're here to make life easier for everyone in Uralla. So, if you're a parent or a little one, we've got your back! TG's Child Care is where playing is learning for life, and we're excited to have you join the fun!

Uralla Preschool is a community based, not for profit organisation operated by a parent management committee. The educators and families of this service believe that this educational setting should provide a safe, welcoming and challenging environment in which children are encouraged to be active participants in learning. All our educators are qualified and have a warm and enthusiastic approach to teaching children, focusing on positive interactions, inclusion and respect.