Why choose us?
School of the Air is a Preschool to Year 6, Distant Education Primary School in Broken Hill and Hay. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
SOTA is a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and our core values are to always be kind, curious and courageous.
Our vision: At School of the Air, we are developing learners who embrace new challenges with a positive outlook, perseverance, and resilience. Learners will be empowered to be creative, resourceful, and responsible to navigate and contribute their best effort to the world around them.
Contact us to find out if School of the Air is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
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Why families choose us
A strong start
We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
High quality education
We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Easy to access
Located in Broken Hill NSW and Hay NSW. Our school is easily identifiable from the street, making it easy for the community and visitors to locate.
‘When you live remotely and the only access to education for your child is via School of the Air, you end up making life long friends with not only other parents in the same situation, but also the wonderful teachers and staff. We will forever be grateful to everyone on our SOTA journey’ - Rebecca Zadow, a parent of School of the Air
'School of the air has a great community spread across hundreds of Kilometers. Children not only receive a high standard of education, they also develop amazing friendships with other children in their situation as well as their teachers. We enjoy being part of the SOTA community because we feel supported in our primary education journey, not just by the school but by all the families in our unique situation.' - Sarah Smith, a parent of School of the Air
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
- active community members
- growth through high potential and gifted education
- striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
excursions
incursions
classroom experiences
a wide variety of subjects
interschool sport opportunities
public speaking
sports carnivals
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating Harmony Day
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.
Policies and reports
Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.