The school is organized over two sites. Years K-2 are together on the “top site” with Years 3-6 together on the “bottom site”.
Supervision of students begins at 8.35am with the daily timetable being:
9.05am      Bell for morning assembly and then to commence lessons
11.05am    Recess
11.25am    Lessons recommence
1.00pm      Lunch eating time
1.10pm      Play
1.50pm      Afternoon lessons commence
3.00pm      Children dismissed

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Apart from a curriculum based on the six Key Learning Areas of:
-    English
-    Maths
-    Science
-    Human Society and its Environment
-    Creative and Practical Arts
-    Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
students at Nowra PS are also involved in many additional activities. These include: 

Support Programs

A full time Support Teacher for Learning allows our school to implement programs to support students with learning difficulties across the entire school. We also have a Reading Recovery program to support Year 1 children who experience early reading problems.
Our school also extensively utilises District support teachers to implement and monitor specific programs for individual students and the school.
Our school has the first Return To School program which has been implemented in NSW. This program supports children who have been suspended from schools within the District developing within them the skills necessary to deal with the situations which may have caused their suspensions.
The school conducts a grief and loss program called “Seasons For Growth” which supports children who have had traumatic experiences in their lives.
A School Councellor is on site in the school for two days each week.

Student Leadership

Nowra PS has elected Year 6 representatives who fill the roles of Captains, Vice-Captains and Prefects. These young leaders have extensive responsibilities within the school including the organisation and conduct of school assemblies, assistance in the conduct of school functions and acting as ambassadors for the school.
Our school also conducts a Peacekeepers Program where trained senior students assist in both K-2 and 3-6 playgrounds by intervening in small disputes, organising games and activities and helping teachers to monitor behaviour.

School Assemblies

We have weekly assemblies for either K-2 and 3-6 (which are organised and conducted by a rostered class) or the whole school (which is organised and conducted by the Prefects). These assemblies are held in the school hall.
Our school also conducts special assemblies to commemorate ANZAC Day, NAIDOC Week, Education Week and academic achievements.

Aboriginal Education

Nowra PS has an identified full time position of an Aboriginal Education Assistant, Ms Ruth Simms. The AEA's responsibilties include:

• being a role model
• providing a link between the Aboriginal parents, the school and the wider community
• supporting Aboriginal students
• assisting teachers in the provision of resources and expertise for the teaching of Aboriginal Studies

Defence School Transition Aide

The School is fortunate to have a Defence School Transition Aide (DSTA), Mrs Matheson.
The DSTA’s role is to support students of Defence Force families at times of deployment or separation; to assist new students to integrate into the school and to transition students leaving for a new school.
The Lyrebird Club was formed to support defence students by involving them in a range of activities. The DSTA can also assist by providing information for out of school activities such as Cubs, Scouts, Guides or sporting groups.
Feedback parents of Defence students has been very positive with many saying having extra support at school has made things easier, especially with younger students.
Students appreciate that the DSTA is available for support and new parents to the school also like the fact that there is someone at school who understands their unique family needs.
Anyone who requires assistance can contact Mrs Matheson at school to arrange an appointment.  

Sport and Physical Activity

Our school has developed a K-6 program to develop Fundamental Movement Skills in all students to improve their physical abilities and promote increased physical activity.
Nowra PS is an enthusiastic supporter of PSSA sport. The school enters teams in most State Knockout competitions and involves in all District PSSA activities.
The school also enters teams in a number of other sporting competitions including Rugby League, AFL and Kanga cricket.
A Gymnastics program has been a recent inclusion in the school PE program.

Excursions

Each grade conducts a significant excursion per year with other excursions and activities planned to meet the grade's needs. Year 5 are involved in a Sport and Recreation Camp and Year 6 in a Canberra excursion each year.

Cultural/Enrichment Programs

Nowra PS has a school choir which participates in a variety choral activities. They compete in the local Eisteddfod and participate in the annual Choral Festival of schools in the Shoalhaven.
The school has a Chess Club which also competes in Chess competitions.
Public Speaking is an important focus at Nowra PS and our school also competes in the Multicultural Public Speaking competition. Also, the school Debating team has had good success in the Hunter Challenge debating competition.