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Copacabana
Copacabana is situated in the Gosford shire on the Central Coast of New South Wales 100 kilometres from Sydney. It is a seaside township surrounded by natural bushland with a beautiful unspoilt beach, rock pool and lagoon. Copacabana has a unique village atmosphere with an approximate population of 2500 people. There is a regular bus service to Kincumber, Gosford and Erina Fair.

Copacabana Public School
A fully demountable school was established in 1983 and the permanent brick buildings were completed in 1987. In 2008 there are 8 permanent classrooms and 3 demountable buildings. The school has a modern Library, 2 Computer Labs, Audio-Visual Room, Administration Block, Canteen, Covered Outdoor Learning Area and Hall as well as spacious playing fields, gardens and fixed playing equipment. Many students live within walking distance of the school whilst others travel by bus from as far as Melville Street, Kincumber.

Staff
In addition to the Principal, Ms Sue Lewis, there are 11 classroom teachers, including 3 Assistant Principals. In 2008 the staffing component includes a part-time Librarian(Tuesday to Friday), a Support Teacher Learning Difficulties (2 days per week), a School Counsellor (1 day per week) and a Specialist Computer Teacher (4 days per week). Administrative Support is provided by a full-time Senior School Assistant and School Assistant. Part-time school administrative support staff include a School Assistant 1 day per week and a General Assistant who keeps our grounds amongst the most beautiful Public School grounds on The Central Coast.
All staff are enthusiastic professionals, working together to form a quality school.

Learning Program
Copacabana Public School offers quality teaching and learning programs. The school has a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, technology, the performing arts and sport. The school enjoys high levels of parent and community participation with parents actively involved in sub-committees, fundraising, parent educational programs and classroom activities.

More information regarding the Curriculum can be found by clicking the link below.
Curriculum


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