Timbumburi offers the best of both worlds. It's a country school on the outskirts of a major city. The school has room for students to run, play and explore with the convenience of Tamworth's services and facilities only ten minutes away.
Teachers at Timbumburi bring with them a deep knowledge of their students. Staff have known many of them since they were babies. We welcome generations of families back to our school, giving us a community connections unmatched by many other schools.
But you don't have to be born here to be a part of the Timbumburi family. Our school provides an inclusive, welcoming and friendly environment for all.
Our students consistently achieve results that position them well for the future. Our school builds on the expectations that students and their families bring to their schooling.
Staff at Timbumburi are constantly updating their professional qualifications and studying ways of improving teaching and learning.
21st century learning isn't just a catchphrase at Timbumburi. It's the way our school looks at technology.
The school is wirelessly networked, with internet connectivity in all learning spaces and outside areas. Interactive whiteboards in each room make connected learning accessible and entertaining. Each room has a number of laptops for students to use, with extra computers in the library area for larger groups.
Our students are part of the connected community, having online learning tools such as email, Edmodo and blogs at their fingertips. As they progress through their schooling they build up a portfolio of digital skills including word processing, digital media and online collaboration. As technology progresses, so do our students.
Timbumburi students have the chance to be involved in a wide range of opportunities: sporting, cultural and academic.
Our choirs regularly perform at the Tamworth Eisteddfod as well as performing at school events. Students also have the opportunity to participate in state-wide cultural events such as the Premier's Spelling Bee, Reading Challenge and Multicultural Public Speaking competition.
Sporting opportunities abound, with Timbumburi fielding a range of teams in primary school sports knockout competitions (soccer, touch football, cricket, netball, tennis and hockey). Over the past 10 years our boys and girls hockey teams have achieved great success. In addition Timbumburi fields school and mixed teams in weekend competitions.
Timbumburi is a small school with a big reputation.
We have a long and proud tradition of providing quality in the Tamworth area. Our school offers small class sizes and our staff are experienced, caring and dedicated.
There is a strong focus on the core curriculum of English and maths, as well as the other key learning areas. Students also have the opportunity to participate in such diverse programs as gymnastics, Indonesian, Japanese, tennis coaching and an intensive swimming program.