In 2009 Chatswood Public School is celebrating more than 125 years of educating the children of the Chatswood community. Our school is, as it has always been, a place where children achieve ‘Excellence in a Caring and Enriching Environment’.

Our school first opened on the 9th July 1883 with 34 students. Miss Agnes Burt was the first teacher. As the school grew the decision was made to move it closer to the railway station. It was reopened in 1895 on its current site. Alexander Noble was appointed Principal. By 1900 the school population had grown to 581 and was now called a Superior Public School. The school reached it peak enrolment of 2 438 students in 1933. Our current enrolment is 690 students.

Of course the children of today have far more opportunities than the original 38 students who started over 125 years ago. Now the school has:

• modern technologies

• smaller classes

• better resources

• an outstanding instrument and choral program incorporating orchestra, concert band, training band, chamber strings ensemble, string groups, four school choirs, recorder ensemble in school music tutor program and school music camp

• programs for students with disabilities including a Hearing Support class

• languages other than English program teaching both Mandarin and Korean

• English as a second language program

• student welfare programs

• global citizenship program

• chess, dance, drama, environment, robotics and science clubs

• filmmaking, debating and public speaking competitions

• an extension program with Chatswood High for our students to access the high school resources and facilities

• K-2 enrichment groups

• a specialist visual arts and PE teacher, and

• Opportunity Classes (OC).

Chatswood Public School has continued to excel in its learning and some might say is still a Superior Public School as it was once known.

Principal: Mr Tim Dodds

Please enjoy some pictures from my recent trip to Korea.