Why choose us?

The Channon Public School proudly serves The Channon's community.

We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students in a beautiful natural environment.

We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures. Join our school today!

Our vision:

At The Channon Public School, we are committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.

We believe in fostering creativity, resilience, and a deep respect for the environment, while celebrating diversity and building strong community connections.

Together, we inspire lifelong learners who are confident, compassionate, and ready to make a positive difference in the world.

Contact us to find out if The Channon Public School is the right choice for your child's education.

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Why families choose us

Our offerings

At The Channon Public School, we provide a wide range of opportunities that help students discover their passions, develop new skills, and build confidence. Our school’s success is reflected in the achievements and growth of every student.

Our opportunities include:

These programs and activities are designed to enrich the learning experience and support the development of well-rounded, confident learners.

Our unique offerings and co-curricular programs

Public speaking

Every student takes part in public speaking competitions at our school. Many students also compete in district and regional events. This program helps all students become more confident and better at speaking in front of others.

Creative arts

Our creative arts program nurtures students’ talents across music, dance, drama, and visual arts.

Our students proudly showcase their skills by exhibiting their work at the Lismore Show and participating in the Lismore Performing Arts Festival.

These opportunities allow students to develop confidence, express their creativity, and engage with the broader community through the arts.

STEM

We are proud to be a leading school in the Rivers Academy of STEM Excellence.

Our strong STEM program offers students hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking.

Through engaging projects in coding, robotics, and sustainability, students develop practical skills and a passion for innovation that prepares them for future success in an ever changing world.

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in The Channon, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

"I would like to applaud the staff at The Channon Public School. It is very clear to us that the staff work so well together as a team and our kids are thriving in this environment. Not only are they growing into themselves as confident and independent learners, they are being positively challenged at their level with opportunities that we would not have seen from the previous school that they attended. We count ourselves so lucky to have landed at The Channon School!” — a parent of The Channon Public School
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"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the principal and the staff at The Channon Primary School. Never prior to this have I experienced the body of staff work so beautifully together. There is a sense of cohesion, respect, kindness and genuine team spirit that is tangible and obvious as soon as you enter the school. Each staff member appears to feel a sense of belonging and connection to the school, the professional team and of course the children.” — a parent of The Channon Public School
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What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.

A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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You can apply online or visit our school in person.

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Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.

Policies and reports

Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.