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► Cobar Preschool Centre Cobar Preschool CentreAddress Details6 Booroomugga Street Contact DetailsName: Racquel Potter DescriptionCobar Preschool caters for children aged 4-5years prior to kindergarten and prepares children for transition into primary school. The centre has qualified and professional staff that provide a warm, friendly, safe and stimulating learning environment, meeting needs of all children and their families attending preschool. Their motto is to 'grow and learn together'. Cobar Preschool Centre's office is open from 8.15am to 4.15pm, whilst the hours of childcare are 8.30am to 4pm.
St John's SchoolAddress Details2-4 Prince Street Contact DetailsName: Russell Preece DescriptionSt John's is a small catholic Parish School, co-educational with classes from kindergarten to year six. The school is part of the catholic education system administered by the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes. St John's is a school supported by the parish and catholic community of Cobar. The school encourages the pursuit of personal achievement and spiritual growth. Religious education allows for the students to learn christian values within the framework of the catholic faith. Library and numeracy is a major focus of each day. Structured literacy and numeracy sessions are designed to enhance the development of reading and writing skills. Inclusivity of students with special needs is a priority. All teaching and learning programs follow government mandated syllabus documents. The school has a modern and well resourced library and recently renovated classrooms and learning areas. The school has an extensive computer network, with every classroom having access to a computer network and all classes having access to the internet. Classrooms have access to Smartboards, Activeboards and a bank of laptops for student use. In 2010 St John's commenced the implementation of a restorative practices program with training for staff, students and parents. This program supplements our behaviour support program for students.
Cobar Public SchoolAddress Details6-8 Blakey Street Contact DetailsName: Jonathon Harvey DescriptionCobar Public School was established in 1878 and has been providing a quality education to the children of Cobar for the past 125 years. Although geographically isolated, Cobar Public School prides itself on being able to offer many opportunities to our students. In addition to instruction in the six key learning areas, some of the opportunities available include participation in Primary School Sports Association knockouts; school choir; dance troupes; Special Religious Education; English, Science, Computer and Mathematics competitions; Outback Festival; school band and the Circus Arts Program. All classes have state of the art technology devices, in particular interactive smart boards. The school is situated in well-maintained and attractive grounds. It has buildings ranging from the original schoolhouse to refurbished, modern technology centre and a modern, well resourced library. Enrolment enquiries are always welcome and should be directed to the Principal.
Euabalong West Public SchoolAddress DetailsEuabba Street Contact DetailsPhone: (02) 6896 6649 DescriptionEuabalong West Public School is situated in an isolated part of New South Wales and receives support through the Country Areas Program (CAP). A school bus services outlying areas enabling students from as far as eighty kilometres to travel to school each day. Euabalong West is an extremely well-equipped small school with up-to-date technological resources, beautiful spacious grounds and an enviable family-type atmosphere.
Cobar High SchoolAddress DetailsWetherell Cresent Contact DetailsName: Sue Francisco DescriptionCobar High School promotes a safe and caring learning environment where learning is valued. They are proud to be part of the NSW Public Education System and encompass the core values which are embedded in their school policies.
TAFE Western - Cobar CollegeAddress Details45 Bathurst Street Contact DetailsName: Deanne Piper DescriptionThe Cobar College of TAFE Western provides vocational education and training that enhances the productivity of the workforce within the local community and supports the sustainable development of the Western NSW Region. Cobar College offers courses to meet the needs of its mining and rural communities in general education, business and engineering. Training can be delivered in many flexible ways including distance learning, video conference, online and workplace training. The College's hours are Monday-Friday: 9am to 4.30pm; Saturday-Sunday: closed. |
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