Education VICÂ introduces Newcastle East Public School in Newcastle, for all your education and learning needs.
Newcastle East Public School is situated in the heart of Newcastle city. Established in 1816, it is the oldest continuous school in Australia. Housed in heritage-listed Gothic buildings, the school fosters an awareness of its central role in the history of public education in Australia. The school aims to foster and nurture development of the whole child, by catering for physical, social, emotional, creative and academic needs. Our school ethos is encapsulated by the comment: 'We are a country school in the heart of the city.' Special features of the school include parental participation, a strong emphasis on student welfare and pastoral care, availability of language programs, extensive programs in creative and performing arts including dance and band, environmental education, debating and public speaking.
