Welcome to Chertsey Primary School’s website. This school has a wonderful background of community involvement and is very welcoming of new people. We look forward to introducing our fantastic school to you. We believe Chertsey Primary School is the Central Coast’s best kept secret. Each school has its own distinctive characteristics, but Chertsey is particularly unique. This you’ll see, as you browse our site. Whether you are one of our community, a potential future friend or just a curious browser, there will be something of interest for you. Chertsey was first established in 1969 on the site of an old Central Coast orchard and gained its’ name from the name of this orchard. It is reminiscent of Chertsey in England. It has very much the feel of that lush green orchard, located as it is, in a pocket of rainforest near Erina Creek on the Central Coast of New South Wales. We are very proud of the physical appearance of our school. The grounds consist of beautiful water-wise gardens, cultivated by a dedicated school community EARTH committee. It has extensive and beautiful play areas with cricket nets, a soccer field and a working cricket pitch. New play equipment in all playgrounds provides a variety of activities for children. Chertsey is organised into 7 mainstream classes and 5 special education classes. Chertsey has 3 classes for students with hearing loss, 1 for autism and 1 for children requiring language support. Our children are a credit to us and we are very pleased at how they work together. The school buildings including a new library and a first-rate hall are located in six separate blocks around 2 larger courtyards. The Kindergarten buildings each have their own separate courtyard. A community cottage, Chertseydale Cottage, is located within the school grounds; and a Schools as Community Centre (SaCCs) operates to support our families. The school community has high expectations for learning. We believe that every child is capable of continually growing and learning. Our results in basic skills and University of New South Wales competitions indicate that Chertsey students achieve very high standards. Learning in literacy and numeracy are well-supported by committed teachers, dedicated staff, an excellent learning support team and programs which are designed to support each child’s learning. Our children are taught within the context of our values of respect, achievement, acceptance, commitment and integrity. These values guide our learning and form part of our everyday teaching. A well-rounded education is important for future success but it is also important in meeting children’s needs to be healthy, happy, inquiring and resilient individuals. We provide a huge range of opportunities for students in academic, sport, creative arts, technology and personal development, in school and out of school. AUSLAN is offered as a Language other than English (LOTE) subject in the school. At all assemblies and school activities we provide interpreters for our DEAF students. We have a hard-working P&C, School Council and Student Representative Council as well as an effective Prefect leadership group. The Schools as Community Centre provides unique community programs for mums and dads, as well as children in the 0 to 8 years of age. The Smith Family are co-located on our site and provide many opportunities for our students. The school and the Smith Family cooperate to provide a Learning Homework Centre and a leaders’ camp as well as many other programs and opportunities. Altogether Chertsey is a thriving community with lots on offer to families and children. We invite you as a new member of our community to become an integral part of Chertsey Primary School. Chertsey Primary School is truly an oasis on the Central Coast. |
