Mannering Park Public School was established in 1961 and is situated at the northern end of the Central Coast. The school is on Guringai traditional land and serves a small township located on an isolated peninsular on the southern shores of Australia's largest and most picturesque salt water lake, Lake Macquarie.
Mannering Park Public School has 242 students enrolled from K–6 and has a dedicated staff who ensure every student is known, valued and catered for. The school receives School Based Allocation Resources (SBAR)funding for Aboriginal Education, socio–economic backgrounds, integration and low level adjustment for disability and support, initiative funding for beginning teachers and Early Action for Success.
The school Aboriginal student population is 10% and the school has strong links with the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). We are a proud member ofthe Lakes Learning Community and work in collaboration with schools, professional groups and learning networks.
The wider school community, including an active P&C, is strongly focused on improving student outcomes in literacy and numeracy through Early Action for Success, promoting healthy lifestyles through healthy eating and fitness,connected learning, environmental education, Aboriginal education and proactive, positive wellbeing practices, including Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). Flexible learning areas in the library provide easy access to technology.
Student leadership is a priority with opportunities for participation in SRC, student focus groups, environmental group, school and sports captains.
Principal
Ms Angela Towns