About Baulkham Hills North Public School
Principal's Message
At our school we provide a high-quality education through diverse educational programs that challenge and inspire students. We are recognised for our innovative numeracy and literacy programs which are complemented by enrichment programs in sport, computer technology, dance, drama and music. Our teaching professionals are highly qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated providing quality learning experiences and individual programs that cater for all interests and abilities.
An outstanding feature of our school is the well-developed and effective student wellbeing policy which focuses on building strong, valued partnerships with families, and developing a culture that enhances the education of all our students.
We are proud of our collaborative ethos in which students offer each other friendship and acceptance while developing confidence and self-esteem.
We welcome you to the Baulkham Hills North Public school community. We hope you find the information on this site useful as it is specifically for you as parents of Kindergarten children commencing school in the New Year. It is designed to help you become familiar with some school routines and practices, to help your child make a great start to school.
Graham Holmes
Principal
BHNPS Introduction Video
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Our Purpose
Baulkham Hills North Public School is a large primary school, located in The Hills district of North Western Sydney. Baulkham Hills North Public School has a strong academic focus with a significant emphasis on literacy and numeracy development. The school's core values TRUTH, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, KINDNESS, EFFORT and LOYALTY are explicitly taught with Choice Theory principles of internal psychology underpinning the student wellbeing and behaviour policies, programs and practices.
Our Vision
At Baulkham Hills North Public School we value:
Spirited, Successful Students;
Creative, Connected Citizens and
Inspired, Innovative Individuals.
The Baulkham Hills North school community is committed to the full development of the unique qualities, abilities and talents of all students, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge that will allow them to succeed at school and in the wider community in the 21st century. It is our aim to have this occur inside a safe learning community that is vibrant and responsive and hallmarked by an aesthetically appealing environment, respectful relationships between staff and students, tolerance and understanding of difference and diversity, broad community involvement, and high expectations on student learning.
Our Values
Truth, respect, responsibility, kindness, effort and loyalty.
Our students
The current enrolment of 950 students is comprised of many nationalities with 557 students (58.8%) being from language backgrounds other than English. There are 52 different language groups representing 44 countries. The main cultural groups are those from the Indian Sub Continent Community (17.3%), followed by the Chinese community (16.5%) and then the Korean Community (6%). Aboriginal students make up 1.5% of the overall student enrolment. There are highly experienced EAL/D educators who successfully support the development of those students coming from backgrounds where English is not their family's first language.
Our Community
The Baulkham Hills North Community is closely involved with our school. Families and community members are invited to attend community forums and P&C meetings to be involved in the directions and decisions made by the school. Families are also closely involved in school events including Education Week, Easter celebrations and Grandparents' and Grand friends' day. The wider community is invited to attend large scale events such as the Mayfair and Christmas Carols event.
Extra Curricular Activities
Students at Baulkham Hills North are offered a wide range of extra curricular activities throughout their primary school years. Students have opportunities to participate in sporting, academic and creative and performing arts activities as early as Kindergarten.
School Events
Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are involved in events big and small throughout the year. These range from sporting carnivals to the community focused Mayfair.
Learning from Home
The challenges faced during lockdowns for COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021 offered an opportunity for Baulkham Hills North Public School to develop a website with a sole purpose of supporting families during the challenges of home learning. Combined with Seesaw, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, families and students
Digital Technologies
Students use technology to enhance their learning at BHNPS. Whilst ipads and computers are used from Kindergarten, a BYODD program is in place for all students in Years 4-6. All students learn about digital citizenship as part of their learning. As a school we take part in cyber-safety workshops for both students and families and offer support for families regarding the safe use of devices in the home.