Awards Acknowledging our School's Outstanding Performances

Auburn North Public School has been acknowledged as an outstanding learning community by the NSW Department of Education and other education authorities. Over the past ten years we have been presented with a  national award  and a range of State awards acknowledging our excellent performances and results in areas such as leadership, teaching, learning, parent participation, and community cohesion. Some of these awards include the:

• 2025 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for School Achievement - Lights on Literacy Project.
• 2025 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for School Achievement - Becoming Mathematicians Project.
• Winner 2024 Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO) National Susan Ryan Family Engagement Award. ACSSO represents the interests of the families and communities of more than 2.4 million children attending government schools in Australia.
• 2023 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for School Achievement - Assisting All Teachers Become Their Very Best.'
• 2023 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for an Outstanding School Initiative - Developing the Mathematician Project.'
• 2022 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for School Achievement - Auburn North's Collective Teacher Efficacy Project'.
• 2022 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for an Outstanding School Initiative - Commendation - 'Effective Reading Instruction Project.'
• 2021 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for School Achievement - Auburn North's Collaborative School Culture.'
• 2021 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for an Outstanding School Initiative – Use of Video for Self-Reflection and Peer Reflection.'
• 2020 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for an Outstanding School Initiative – COVID-19 Blended Approach to Flexible Learning Project.’
• 2019 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for an Outstanding School Initiative - Leadership for Whole-School Improvement.'
• 2019 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's Award for School Achievement - Parents as Partners in Learning Program.'
• 2018 NSW Department of Education’s ‘Secretary’s Award for an Outstanding School Initiative – High Impact Teaching Strategies.’
• 2018 NSW Departments of Education’s ‘Secretary’s School Achievement Award – Maximising the Learning, Social, and Emotional Outcomes for Refugee Students and Parents.’
• 2017 NSW Department of Education 'Secretary's Award for an Outstanding School Initiative'.
• 2017 NSW Department of Education's 'Secretary's School Achievement Award'.
• NSW Director-General's 'School Achievement Award'
• NSW Minister for Education's 'Cohesive Community School Award' (runner-up previous 2 years)

A VERY SPECIAL 2025 MESSAGE FROM AN AUBURN NORTH PARENT

At the end of last year an Auburn North parent sent a very special email to our school. In the email, the parent reflected on the 13 years she has been a member of the Auburn North family.

The parent’s eldest daughter graduated from Auburn North and attended a local high school. The daughter is about to commence university. The parent’s youngest daughter graduated from Auburn North at the end of last year and has just started attending a local high school.

"The year 2025 marks a meaningful milestone for our family, as my youngest daughter completes her primary school journey while my eldest celebrates another major achievement, having completed her HSC.

Having been in Australia for only a year and still finding our way, my eldest began kindergarten in 2013 when, by a stroke of luck, we found ourselves in Auburn. From that moment on, Auburn North Public School became our second home.

Like all parents, my daughters are my greatest joy, and I have always wanted to give them every opportunity to thrive. Through the care, guidance, and dedication of this school, they have truly flourished, not only academically, but also in their confidence, character, and manners. While I have always tried my best to support them as a parent, I know their success would not have been possible without the safe, nurturing, and encouraging environment provided here.

Now, as my eldest steps into her first job and prepares for university, and my youngest gets ready to begin high school, it is clear that the strong foundation built during their primary years has prepared them well for the next chapter of their lives. Watching my daughters grow into confident, bright young individuals fills me with immense pride and happiness.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to every teacher who has supported and guided them throughout the years. Each of them has played an important role in shaping not only my children’s futures, but also the lives of countless young people who have walked through these doors. It is impossible to single out any one teacher, as the collective dedication has made all the difference.

For the past 13 years, this school has been a safe, welcoming, and deeply cherished place for our family. As my children’s time here draws to a close, I feel both pride and bittersweetness, but above all, deep appreciation.

Thank you for creating an environment where my children felt happy, secure, and eager to attend each day. Even after we moved further away, they never hesitated to wake up early, determined not to miss a single day, because this school has always been their safe and happy place.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you do. I sincerely hope and pray that this remarkable school continues to grow, thrive, and reach even greater heights in the years ahead."— a parent of Auburn North Public School

The Auburn North Public School Difference

A strong start

Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.

Growth in the classroom and beyond

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

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.

Get a feel for our school’s unique climate and culture — click here to watch short videos from 2024–2025. New content is added regularly!

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