Stories and highlights

There's always something to celebrate at our school! From exciting events to proud moments and everyday wins, here are some of our highlights.

bright, modern classroom with several white student tables arranged in groups, black chairs, a central tray of coloured pencils, storage shelves and learning resources along the windows, a large interactive display at the back and round floor cushions near the carpeted area
Our new building opened in 2021, equipped with the latest equipment and designs for learning spaces.
outdoor school playground with soft rubber mounds that have colourful built-in slides and tunnel openings, artificial grass in the foreground and school buildings in the background under a clear blue sky
Our amazing playspace was completed in 2021. Our students love playing in this environment.

Our community

"The dedicated teachers and diverse extracurricular programs at NEPS have helped our child grow in confidence and curiosity. We couldn’t ask for a better school community."

Parent of a student at Newcastle East PS

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"Newcastle East Public School is a wonderful blend of history and innovation, offering incredible learning opportunities in a nurturing environment. Our child thrives here, both academically and socially."

Parent of a student at Newcastle East PS

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Our students

four smiling students in school blazers standing in front of a large bronze historical plaque mounted on a brick wall that reads Newcastle East Public School
Meet our 2025 school captains.
children performing a classroom skit: a girl sitting on a chair holding a green prop, another child lying on a table, classmates watching and a teacher or older student standing nearby in a sunny classroom
In drama club, students explore their imagination and express themselves through acting.
primary students in maroon sports uniforms and broad-brim hats practising kicking red footballs on a green artificial turf field, one girl mid-kick in the foreground and others lined up behind her
Our students enjoy a variety of sports and activities on our playground.
close-up overhead view of a student using a small laptop connected to a Makey Makey-style circuit board with alligator clips attached to a banana and a mango, fingers hovering to trigger the on-screen piano keys
Our technology facilitates the joy of learning and experimentation.

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Events

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Community involvement

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