Tumbulgum Public School
Welcome to our school. Tumbulgum Public School is a friendly, innovative and dynamic school, where children have fun learning.
Join us at the official opening of our new school.
Hi everyone,
I'm Gen, the principal at Tumbulgum Public School, and I wanted to personally invite our wider community to come and see our beautiful new school.
After everything we have been through since the floods, we're so proud to finally be in our new building, and we'd love to share it with you.
Join us Wednesday 2 September, arrive from 9:15am for the official opening at 9:30am. Then stick around, we've got a special playgroup session with a music and movement session by Bop It Tots for little ones (ages 0 to 5 at 10:30am), plus morning tea and an opportunity to see our new school. Bring the kids and come have a look around. Whether you're a local family, thinking about enrolling one day, or you just want to see what's been built, everyone is welcome.
We are proud of our wonderful school with over 150 years of history, and I encourage and welcome anyone interested in enrolling to come and see me any time as my door is always open.
We hope to see you there.
Genevieve Esgate, Principal of Tumbulgum Public School
The Tumbulgum Public School difference
Small school. Big community.
Tumbulgum Public School is a small school where nobody’s a stranger. Our parents know each other by name (and you’ll probably run into them at the post office). We’re proud of our connection to the Bundjalung community and the stretch of river we call home. At Tumby, students become part of a community that cares for one another and feels like home. When the school day ends, students spend time by the river, fishing at the boat ramp and enjoying the very reasons we love living here.
Teachers who truly know every child.
The thing about our local school is our teachers get the time to notice the important things that make school feel like home. They know exactly who needs a little bit of extra support and who’s ready to be pushed further. We understand how to inspire each student to do their best and follow their passions.
A fresh start. A bright future.
After the 2022 floods, the whole community helped bring our school back. It has been rebuilt with modern learning facilities and raised so it is ready to handle whatever the river throws at it next. We have preserved everything our community loves about Tumby, and we are surrounded by natural beauty. It's the best of both worlds: a state-of-the-art school in a unique riverside setting, with the warmth, values, and community spirit that have always defined Tumby Public School.
Welcome to Tumbulgum Public School
We are a school that proudly serves our Tumbulgum community. We offer a high-quality, Comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Join our school today!
Principal's message
On behalf of our school community, I welcome you to Tumbulgum Public School.
At Tumbulgum Public school, we offer a small school setting set on beautiful school grounds, catering for a diverse range of learners. Our team consist of high-quality staff extensively trained to support our students both academically and emotionally.
I believe that students thrive and learn to the best of their ability when they feel happy and safe at school. As principal, I promote positivity in all that I do. I build genuine relationships with my students and ensure that every child in my care in known, valued and cared for.
Tumbulgum Public school works collaboratively with the wider community, particularly our Aboriginal community, to maximise the benefits and learning outcomes of all students.
We are proud of our wonderful school with over 150 years of history and I encourage and welcome anyone interested in enrolling to come and see me any time as my door is always open.
Warm Regards,
Genevieve Esgate, Principal of Tumbulgum Public School
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