Ultimo Public School is located in an exciting and historic urban environment close to Darling Harbour, Chinatown and the CBD serving a culturally rich and diverse school community. The school’s location provides frequent opportunities for students to engage in a wide range of artistic, cultural, social and academic activities that support learning in all areas of the curriculum. Specialist progra
ms such as Mandarin Language, Reading Recovery, Learning and Support Teacher, Library programs and ESL complement the rich curriculum on offer. Our school also sources specialist practitioners such as Speech Therapists as part of Learning Support programs. The school was totally refurbished in 2002, and is now a modern educational facility after recent renovations and upgrades. The school provides a positive, safe and nurturing environment where each student feels respected, supported and challenged to achieve individual excellence. Students are educated by committed and professional staff members who work with integrity and enthusiasm to ensure students achieve their personal best across all areas of the curriculum. They are led and mentored by highly skilled Assistant Principals who inspire excellence. The current school enrolment is 297 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in 12 classes. A strong partnership between parents and the school is evident in the involvement of parents in many different aspects of school life. The school has also established links with many local businesses and organisations that warmly support its activities in a variety of ways. The school is a demonstration school for the Powerhouse Museum, involving students in regular museum visits to preview and assist in designing exhibitions. The school community is culturally diverse, drawing from 29 different cultural backgrounds. Approximately 38% of students are Chinese speaking. Respect, cooperation, compassion and excellence are core school values. Our banner statement ASPIRE – ACHIEVE – AMAZE is ever present in our hearts and minds. We strive to make progress and maintain humility and perspective.
