Moree Plains Shire: Education

From infants, primary and secondary schools right through to TAFE, Moree’s diverse selection of schooling includes state, Catholic and Christian alternatives. An array of vocational education opportunities focusing on agricultural skills, administration, hobbies and trades also aid in educating school leavers, mature aged students and those seeking a career change.

Junior Schools

Boomi Public School

Address: Werrina Street, Boomi Boomi-Public-School
Phone: 02 6753 5221
Website: www.boomi-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Our motto ‘Be a good citizen’ summarises the philosophy of this small school, which is integral to our isolated community. As part of the development of self esteem and self discipline, the themes of respect, tolerance and cooperation are constantly reinforced, resulting in an enhanced quality of learning and a reputation for self confident, polite and respectful students. With multi-aged classes, independence and cooperative learning are encouraged as priorities.

Bullarah Public School

Address: 6915 Gwydir Highway, Bullarah Bullarah-Public-School
Phone: 02 6753 3111
Website: www.bullarah-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Bullarah PS provides stimulating, sequential and individual learning programs within a safe and happy environment. Our school is characterised by a high level of community input and a conscientious, encouraging staff attitude.

Garah Public School

Address: Ashley & Benarba Sts, Garah Garah-Public-School
Phone: 02 6754 3218
Website: www.garah-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Garah is a small rural school located in the north west of New South Wales. It is part of a community made up of cotton and grain farmers, graziers and others who work in associated areas. The majority of students travel to school from outlying properties by bus and car. However, the town community as a whole is also very supportive of the school and its activities. Our school is concerned with the intellectual, physical, social and moral development of each student and therefore it is helping each student achieve his/her potential in these areas.

Mallawa Public School

Address: Combadello-Poison Gate Rd, Moree Mallawa-Public-School
Phone: 02 6753 9520
Website: www.warialda-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Mallawa Public School has a calm friendly atmosphere and is a place where all children can grow and learn in a happy and nurturing environment. The focus is on providing an education which is balanced, stimulating and enjoyable through the provision of individual educational programs tailored to each student’s needs. The majority of students wear their school uniform every day.

Moree East Public School

Address: Adelaide St, Moree Moree-East-Public-School
Phone: 02 6752 1798
Website: www.moreeeast-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Moree East Public School is situated in the north west of New South Wales. The school’s statement of purpose, “aims to develop each student towards being an effective person in society. Students are to be nurtured in a safe, supportive environment and encouraged to strive for excellence. Basic to this purpose is the development of skills, knowledge and values that will enable the students to read, write and be competent in mathematics. To develop high self esteem, empathy for others, a willingness to do their best and to have an appreciation of their responsibilities as members of society. The school will work in harmony with the school community in providing an environment conducive to learning, with an equality of opportunity for students with different abilities and backgrounds to achieve the goals of the school.”

Moree Public School

Address: Albert St, Moree< Moree-Public-School
Phone: 02 6752 1913
Website: www.moree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Moree Public School offers an extensive range of programs for the benefit of its students. The school is committed to providing an excellent education in an environment which promotes respect and tolerance. Moree is a large, thriving rural town with a significant population of Aboriginal people. The community expects the school to provide excellent academic, social and cultural programs. Moree Public School has modern facilities and is set in attractive grounds and gardens. The school has close ties with the local community and enjoys a very good reputation.

Pallamallawa Public School

Address: Centre Street, Pallamallawa Pallamalawa-Public-School
Phone: 02 6754 9209
Website: www.pallamalla-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Pallamallawa Public School is caring and supportive and provides an enjoyable, nurturing and challenging learning environment. The school strives to develop students’ physical and social abilities and is committed to improving student literacy, numeracy and technology skills. Our school has a commitment to equity and excellence. Every member of our school community is valued. Students are encouraged to participate in all areas of school life and develop a broader perspective for their future lives. Pallamallawa Public School provides children with the opportunity to reach their full potential.

St Joseph’s Mungindi (Catholic)

Address: Bucknell Street, Mungindi
Phone: 02 6753 2327

Providing students (Kindergarten to Year 6) with a Catholic education in a caring, disciplined environment where striving for excellence and respect for others are promoted.

Toomelah Public School

Address: off Old Bruxner Hwy, Boggabilla Toomelah-Public-School
Phone: 07 4676 2223
Website: www.toomelah-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Toomelah Public School has an enrolment of approximately 21 students across K-6, all of whom are Aboriginal. The school is situated in the heart of the Toomelah Aboriginal Community which is located on the QLD/NSW border, alonside the Macintyre River. The school’s motto is ‘Proud of Our School and Culture’. We strive to promote high expectations, empowerment and a sense of pride and achievement in all our students. To achieve this, school activities have an emphasis on fostering strong home, school and community partnerships, providing quality teaching and learning and promoting a vibrant, energetic and positive school culture. Toomelah Public School takes a leading role in maintaining the local Indigenous culture and is working hard to promote a philosophy where being ‘strong and smart’ is valued, respected and encouraged.

Tulloona Public School

Address: Boori Rd, Tulloona Tulloona-Public-School
Phone: 02 6754 7160
Website: www.tulloona-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Tulloona Public School is a small isolated rural school between Moree and Boggabilla. The mission of Tulloona Public School is to educate children to reach their maximum potential intellectually, socially and physically to ensure they are involved members of society. The school has three main buildings which are utilised for school and community purposes. These include the classroom and library, office and meeting/music room and the community canteen. Many local government authorities use the school as a base for meetings, field days and forums. Local emergency services have provided training for the students and donated resources to the school. The school is very active in the local and wider community participating in many cultural, sporting and academic activities.

Central Schools

Boggabilla Central School

Address: South St, Boggabilla Boggabilla-Central-School
Phone: 07 4676 2104
Website: www.boggabilla-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Boggabilla Central School is situated within the Euraba Education Centre which provides an extensive range of educational services to students from preschool age to adulthood in the Boggabilla, Toomelah and Goondiwindi communities. Set in attractive and expansive grounds, the school has modern facilities enabling the provision of an extensive curriculum from kindergarten to TAFE. Boggabilla is one of the four schools in the Northern Border Senior Access Program. The access program offers a comprehensive and flexible range of subjects for our students.

Moree Christian School

Address: 409 Chester Street, Moree
Phone: 02 6752 3746
Website: www.moreecs.nsw.edu.au

At Moree Christian School, we desire the education of the whole child, providing opportunities for learning and development in intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual areas. We are a school that aims to provide a nurturing, Christ-centred education for your child whilst also ensuring children experience academic excellence.

Mungindi Central School

Address: Bucknell St, Mungindi Macintyre High School
Phone: 02 6753 2207
Website: www.mungindi-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Mungindi Central School offers the Mungindi Community lifelong learning opportunities. It welcomes students in Preschool and provides a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten into Year 12. Community courses are hosted by Mungindi Central School for early school leavers and community members interested in gaining TAFE accreditation. The school works continuously to encourage parents to be active participants in school activities and to have valued input into their childs education.

The integrated Preschool provides a program to facilitate Kindergarten students settling into school. The Primary department strongly focuses on individualised learning programs to ensure students attain their personal best. School Learning Support Officers assist students in the classrooms to ensure every child is supported in developing independent learning skills. The Secondary department offers a curriculum pattern designed to prepare students for further education or vocational opportunities.

The school is the centre for the Northern Border Senior Access (NBSA) program, and shares students, teachers and subjects with Collarenebri, Goodooga, and Boggabilla schools. Students have a wide range of courses available in Stages 5 and 6 through strong links with TAFE and regular video conferencing with other schools throughout the region and state. The school encourages enrolment of mature age students with a strong focus on delivering courses addressing the needs of the 15-17 year old cohort. The school has provided a variety of pathway courses, short courses and high interest content courses within a flexible hours timetable to engage students.

The school is well resourced and provides students access to the latest technologies to enhance their learning. A modern computer lab, Interactive Whiteboards in every class, laptops in years 9-12, banks of computers in all other classes and innovative software ensure students receive the best learning opportunities. The school has a well-developed and effective welfare policy which focuses on strong relationships with families and positive behaviours of students by providing support at all levels. A strong network of assistance centred on the Learning Support Team (LST) is available to all students.

St Philomena’s School (Catholic)

Address: 55 Boston Street, Moree St-Joshephs-Warialda
Phone: 02 6752 1935
Website: www.stphilomenasmoree.nsw.edu.au

We enjoy a reputation for educating young people to serve as school and community leaders. Our aims are embodied in fundamental Catholic principles and beliefs. We encourage respect and value human dignity, the questioning of the society in which we live and the ability to look beyond self interest and help those in need.

Our goal is to realize the potential of all young people who are enrolled at St Philomena’s, and educate them to be the best person they can be – intellectually, spiritually and socially.

It is our hope that we continue in the tradition of our founders, the Sisters of Mercy. We follow the Mercy tradition of:

Compassion – We should be aware of and respond to the needs of others.
Loyalty – We should affirm the Mercy spirit. We should promote the school and all its activities.
Justice – We should make fair decisions. We should respect the rights of others. Integrity – We should be honest and trustful in our dealings with others. We should accept responsibility for our actions.
Responsibility – We should work conscientiously. We should be willing to take on our positions of trust and responsibility. We should participate generously in school life.
Mutual Respect – We should recognize the importance and dignity of others. We should communicate positively and fairly.

Like all Catholic Schools, we rely on the generosity of parents who support us. The parent community is vital to our school. The Parents and Friends Association helps with fundraising and works to build our community spirit. Various groups assist with our school maintenance and beautification and parents are part of the learning environment, helping out in various learning activities. Our School Board brings together the varied groups and seeks to represent the whole school community.

Secondary Schools

Moree Secondary School

Carol Ave Campus (Yrs 7-9)
Address: Carol Ave, Moree East Moree-Secondary-Carol-Street
Phone: 02 6750 6500

Albert Street Campus (Yrs 10-12)
Address: Albert St, Moree
Phone: 02 6752 1999

Website: www.mscalberts-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Moree Secondary College provides outstanding opportunties for the young people of Moree to achieve excellence, wherever their aspirations lie. The college has two campuses – Albert St for students in years 10 -12 and Carol Avenue for students in years 7-9. Students whose interests are in academic studies, vocational education, music or drama, creative arts, sport or citizenship have the opportunity to develop their talents at the college. The senior campus provides for increased curriculum opportunties in Years 10, 11 and 12 in a more adult learning enviroment, which prepares students well for tertiary study. Students interested in starting their career in a trade area can get a head start at MSC. Students can choose a vocational course as part of their HSC, or a part-time traineeship to get started on a career without missing out on the final years at school. The school works with local businesses to offer students the chance to prepare themselves for real employment opportunities in Moree.

Further Education

Community College Northern Inland

Address: 47 Frome Street, Moree
Phone: 02 6751 1430
Website: communitycollegeni.nsw.edu.au

Community College Northern Inland provides innovative education and employment related training programs to meet the needs of our local communities. Community College Northern Inland provides a regular service to the communities of: Barraba, Bingara, Gunnedah, Inverell, Moree, Narrabri, Warialda and other targeted areas as needs are identified.

TAFE New England

Moree Campus
Address: 22-38 Frome Street, Moree TAFE-New-England
Phone: 02 6752 0300

TAFE New England Moree campus is continually expanding and improving the educational and vocational training service it provides to surrounding communities through the development of innovative community programs.

Our Aboriginal Art & Culture programs have received national and international exposure. The campus has also been a supporter of the Reconciliation movement led by a committed Shire Council. For the local high-tech cotton production industry, the Rural Skills Centre provides a nationally-recognised cotton ginning program.

We offer specialist courses in agriculture, carpentry and joinery, as well as courses in business services, retail studies, clothing production, information technology, engineering trades (welding), general education, and personal and community services.

Boggabilla Campus
Address: South Street, Boggabilla
Phone: 07 4671 9900

The Boggabilla campus of TAFE New England is located near the Queensland border town of Goondiwindi and provides innovative courses to meet the needs of the multicultural and isolated local community.

Our campus offers specialist courses in horticulture, Aboriginal art and hand paper-making, agriculture and social services, as well as courses in fine arts, information technology, small business, aged-care nursing, welding and general education. For the convenience of the community, some courses can be taken at the nearby Goondiwindi Technology Centre.

Website: www.tne.edu.au