Principal’s Message
Welcome to Balarang Public School and thank you for visiting our website.
Balarang Public School is located in Oak Flats, situated on the south-western shores of Lake Illawarra and within the Illawarra / Shellharbour city region of New South Wales.
At Balarang Public School our staff are firmly committed to providing the best possible educational experience for our students. Our aim is to ensure they thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.
OUR VISION
Strong connections build a sense of belonging. Our community work in partnership to support student learning and safety, fostering responsibility, courage and resilience. We engage students, embrace challenge, and celebrate our passions, individual histories, and cultures. We strive for improvement and success, as lifelong learners.
BALARANG BELIEFS
- EXCELLENCE - We strive for personal achievement through engagement, challenge and fun.
- TRUST - Through honest, respectful communication and teamwork, we can make decisions in the best interest of our school community.
- CARE - Safety and wellbeing are our priority.
- RESPONSIBILITY - Student learning and success is the responsibility of our entire school community.
- FAIRNESS - We all have a voice and a unique identity. We learn when our individual needs are met.
- COURAGE – We take learning risks and embrace our passions.
As the Principal of Balarang Public School, I take immense pride in leading such a dedicated team of educators and support staff, all of whom are deeply committed to the success and well-being of every student in the school.
Tina Duffield
Principal
