The quality of education in a small school that offers a 13 to 1 student to teacher ratio is evident in the student performance rate at Urbenville Public School.

The ratio of students to teacher comes down even further for literacy and numeracy instruction- an approach that has resulted in performance above the state average in Basic Skills Tests. Former students of Urbenville Public School perform very well at their local high school and are often Dux of their class.

Technology education has a special focus in the school. With computers in each classroom, students have individual access during classes and have become very confident in computer technology, including using the Internet and preparing PowerPoint presentations.

One of the schools outstanding initiatives is in the area of citizenship. Although the standard of behavior within the school is exemplary, students in Years 3 to 6 are taught conflict resolution strategies to prepare for the difficult issues that arise in high school; in teenage years; and in adult life.

Students who completed the program indicated that they were more effective in dealing with situations at school and at home. Respect for others and learning to see the other person’s point of view were identified by the students as the skills they valued most.

The teachers at Urbenville Public School focus upon the individual needs of their students and employ priority program funding to meet the needs of students with learning difficulties and those with special talents.

Few schools anywhere can claim they have a universally happy school environment and that all the children at their school have delightful personalities and do their school proud.

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