Five Dock P.S. is located in an inner western suburb of Sydney. It was established in 1861. The facilities are a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The school reflects community values, encourages learning and rewards effort.
Opportunities are provided for parent participation and decision making.
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The school is enhanced by its physical environment, diversity of cultures and the exceptional students within its school population.
Five Dock P.S.'s motto Learning for Living is demonstrated by: a commitment to early literacy; strong community involvement through an active P&C, School Council, a Friends of Five Dock group, and parent helpers; challenging programs supported by technology in an innovative library/resource centre; catering for individual learning through multi-age classes, support staff and syllabus outcomes; and the development of a positive school climate incorporating a mix of student welfare programs.
