Stories and highlights

Learning at GEPS
At GEPS, learning is carefully tailored to meet the needs of every student, including those in our High Potential, Gifted, and EAL/D programs. With clear learning goals, success criteria, and peer feedback, every learner is supported and challenged to grow. This personalised approach ensures every child feels encouraged, valued, and motivated to achieve their very best.

Our Littlest Hip Hoppers
Our wonderful Year 1 and 2 dance group took the stage with a hip hop routine that melted hearts all around! Their smiles and enthusiasm lit up the room as they danced with confidence and joy. We are so proud of these budding performers and so thankful to Mrs Simpson and Miss Wijaya for preparing our littlest superstars with such care and encouragement.

Netball Gala Day
Our school netball team proudly represented GEPS at their recent gala day, showing wonderful teamwork, determination, and enthusiasm. Each player brought positivity to every game, encouraging one another and demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship. The day was about more than competition—it was about building friendships, celebrating effort, and enjoying the game together. We are incredibly proud of the way our team played with pride and commitment.

Harmony Week
Harmony Week at Gosford East Public School is a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultures that make up our community. Throughout the week, students engage in learning, sharing, and joyful activities that promote acceptance, inclusion, and pride in our multicultural tapestry. Special guests from Mosaic Multicultural Connections joined our younger students for storytelling, craft, and songs from around the world, enriching the experience. This year we had many parents come into their child's classroom to share stories, traditions and food to the class. We are grateful to our dedicated staff, families, and students for making Harmony Week such a meaningful and inclusive celebration.

CCDF Boys Dance Group
Our Stage 2 and 3 boys wowed the audience with their performance at the Central Coast Dance Festival! Their routine was full of energy, rhythm, and creativity, leaving a lasting impression on everyone watching. We celebrate their passion for the stage and their willingness to step up, perform with confidence, and share their talents with the wider community. A fantastic effort by our GEPS boys!

ANZAC DAY Service
We were honoured to welcome members of the RSL to our whole-school ANZAC assembly, where they shared the significance of ANZAC Day with our students.

Father's Day Breakfast
Our Father’s Day Breakfast, proudly hosted by our wonderful P&C, was a fantastic morning of food, fun and family connection. Dads, grandfathers and special people joined us for delicious bacon and egg sandwiches and coffee, while our school band provided the perfect soundtrack to the morning.

There was something happening everywhere across GEPS, with Father’s Day craft in the hall, footy on the oval and handball in the playground. It was wonderful to see so many families spending time together and enjoying our school community.

Book Week Fun and Open Classrooms

Book Week is always a highlight at GEPS and a cherished school tradition! This year, our celebrations were made even more special with an Open Classrooms session, where parents and grandparents were invited into classrooms to see learning in action, explore students’ work and share in their achievements.

The excitement continued with our much-loved Book Character Parade, filling the school with colour, creativity and some incredible costumes! It was wonderful to have so many families join us for a day that celebrated quality literature, a love of reading and our strong GEPS community.

Year 5 & 6 Dance Stars
Our talented Year 5 and 6 girls took to the stage with an energising dance performance that had the audience captivated. Their hard work, passion, and confidence shone through as they hit every move with precision and flair. The crowd responded with huge smiles and loud cheers, celebrating their teamwork and success. Congratulations to these dedicated and dynamic performers—we are so proud of the way they represented GEPS!

High Potential STEM Workshop with Gosford HS
Students in Year 6 participated in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Workshop in partnership with Gosford High School.

Students worked with senior student mentors from and had the opportunity to use the digital technology resources and work with the specialist STEM teachers. They worked with Microbits - small programmable devices designed to support learning in digital technology - which will develop important skills such as coding, problem-solving and creativity. Through these activities, students practice logical thinking and teamwork, as many tasks involve group collaboration.

Kindergarten Open Classroom Morning
Our 2026 Kinder families and students enjoyed a special taste of school life during our Open Classrooms event. Children engaged in hands-on phonics lessons, play-based literacy tasks, and learning activities designed to spark joy and confidence. Families experienced the warm, nurturing environment GEPS is known for. A huge thank you to Mrs Campbell and Mrs Simpson for welcoming our future learners with such enthusiasm and care.

Inspiring Excellence
Education Week was a time of celebration at GEPS, honouring public education and recognising achievement across our school. We congratulated our Education Week award recipients and applauded the strong leadership shown by our captains. Thank you to ALL our students for the positive energy and attitudes they bring to our school, their kindness and their willingness to learn, grow and be the very best version of themselves. That is what Inspiring Excellence is all about.

Celebrating Learning
It has been a year full of creativity, curiosity, and growth at Gosford East. From classroom projects to performances, sporting events, leadership and special programs, our students have embraced every opportunity to learn and shine. These snapshots remind us of the rich experiences and joyful moments that make GEPS such a vibrant place to grow. We are incredibly proud of our learners and the journeys they have taken this year.

Boys’ Basketball Success
Our boys’ basketball team impressed everyone at their knockout competition, playing with determination, teamwork, and skill from start to finish. They demonstrated sportsmanship and resilience on the court while proudly representing GEPS. Each player gave their all and supported one another, showing what it means to be part of a great team. We congratulate them on an outstanding effort and a season to remember!

K-2 Mother’s Day Portrait Show and Breakfast
Our K-2 students proudly showcased their creativity with a special “Find My Portrait” Art Show during the Mother’s Day Breakfast. Mums and special mother figures were invited to spot the beautiful portraits their children had drawn, sparking joy, laughter, and a few happy tears along the way. Families also had the opportunity to keep their portraits with a gold coin donation, helping raise funds for new K–2 home readers. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful K–2 teachers for organising such a meaningful celebration.

Showcasing Student Work

Our students love to show our principal, Mrs Burgess, their clever skills and learning. Mathematicians, authors, illustrators, scientists, investigators, data analysists, poets, historians, musicians, artists, athletes and leaders are seen every week! Mrs Burgess presents A LOT of gold stars.

ANZAC March and Assembly

We proudly participate in the ANZAC Day March through Gosford CBD, led by our school captains. This year saw our biggest GEPS turnout yet, withstudents, families and community members marching together behind our Gosford East banner to commemorate those who have served and sacrificed.

Dance Curriculum

At the end of the year, the Dance Curriculum Company come and teach dance to every class. Our parents, families and staff always enjoy the performance on the Friday!