Assistant Principal
- Harrington Street Public School

Harrington Street Public School was established in 1962 and is located on Darug land in the suburb of Cabramatta West and part of the Fairfield Network. The school caters for a large and diverse student population of 806 students across Preschool to Year 6 with 4 students of Aboriginal heritage. 96% of students are from a language background other than English encompassing 35 different language backgrounds, with the most highly represented cultures being Vietnamese, Chinese and Khmer.

The school has a proud history of academic excellence achieving strong student growth and value add results. In addition to the six key learning areas, students have access to a range of programs including enrichment classes, Learning and Support, English as an Additional Language, Community Language (Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer). Three classes to support students with intellectual disabilities, a preschool and a composite 5/6 Prospect Class for high potential and gifted students are available through regional and state enrolment processes.

Strong student wellbeing programs, sport, extracurricular and cultural initiatives support a balanced approach to lifelong learning. The Student Representative Council actively organise and advocate for students to participate in broader school planning and activities. The students thrive in an environment which offers a wide range of opportunities such as High Potential Gifted Education programs, PSSA, debating and public speaking, choir, dance, band, STEM and a variety of special interest clubs. Harrington Street Public School is highly regarded in the community for its achievements, student wellbeing and collaborative partnerships.



The school is strongly supported by an engaged and active Parents and Citizens Association. Parents are valued partners in determining school priorities and hold high expectations for every student to achieve their best.

A committed teaching staff work collaboratively to embed a culture of challenge across the school. Challenging every student, teacher and leader is a goal at Harrington Street Public School to achieve the school's vision for growth academically, socially and emotionally. Strong partnerships and alliances with local schools and the wider community support the professional learning of staff, student engagement and academic achievement. Through consistent reflection and evaluation processes, the school delivers highly successful initiatives that further enrich and expand directions in learning, teaching and leading.

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Harrington Street Public School was established in 1962 and is located on Darug land in the suburb of Cabramatta West and part of the Fairfield Network. The school caters for a large and diverse student population of 806 students across Preschool to Year 6 with 4 students of Aboriginal heritage. 96% of students are from a language background other than English encompassing 35 different language backgrounds, with the most highly represented cultures being Vietnamese, Chinese and Khmer.





The school has a proud history of academic excellence achieving strong student growth and value add results. In addition to the six key learning areas, students have access to a range of programs including enrichment classes, Learning and Support, English as an Additional Language, Community Language (Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer). Three classes to support students with intellectual disabilities, a preschool and a composite 5/6 Opportunity Class for high potential and gifted students are available through regional and state enrolment processes.

Strong student wellbeing programs, sport, extracurricular and cultural initiatives support a balanced approach to lifelong learning. The Student Representative Council actively organise and advocate for students to participate in broader school planning and activities. The students thrive in an environment which offers a wide range of opportunities such as High Potential Gifted Education programs, PSSA, debating and public speaking, choir, dance, band, STEM and a variety of special interest clubs. Harrington Street Public School is highly regarded in the community for its achievements, student wellbeing and collaborative partnerships. The school is strongly supported by an engaged and active Parents and Citizens Association. Parents are valued partners in determining school priorities and hold high expectations for every student to achieve their best.

A committed teaching staff work collaboratively to embed a culture of challenge across the school. Challenging every student, teacher and leader is a goal at Harrington Street Public School to achieve the school's vision for growth academically, socially and emotionally.

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