# Palm Avenue School

Palm Avenue School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Address**: Dragonfly Drive, Westmead NSW 2145
- **Phone**: (02) 9687 0377
- **Website**: https://cer.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: NSWCER@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 57889
- **Established**: 1972-01-01

## About

Palm Avenue School is part of the NSW Centre for Effective Reading, a collaboration between the NSW Department of Education and NSW Health. This initiative aims to support students in rural and remote areas of New South Wales who are experiencing complex reading difficulties. The Centre offers a range of services designed to enhance the educational experience of these students, including direct assessment, intervention services, and professional development for teachers.

## Educational Support

The school focuses on providing tailored reading intervention support for students with identified reading challenges. It complements existing reading programs within schools, ensuring that students who are not making expected progress receive additional assistance. This approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and research to meet the diverse needs of students.

## Community Collaboration

Palm Avenue School values strong partnerships with families and local communities. The collaborative effort among teachers, speech pathologists, and psychologists fosters an environment where student voices are heard, and learning plans are co-designed to suit individual needs. Respect for the unique experiences of rural and remote communities is integral to the school's ethos.

## Commitment to Excellence

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere for all students, encouraging curiosity, respect, and teamwork. With high expectations for both students and staff, Palm Avenue School strives to empower learners, helping them achieve their potential in reading and beyond.

## Mission

We empower students and their communities through the transformative journey of learning to read.

Motto: "We create a supportive environment for every child to thrive."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2008 | 1 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/57889-palm-avenue-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.