A brief history of Warrimoo Public School

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Nestled in the Lower Blue Mountains and adjoining the heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, Warrimoo Public School was established in 1962 with an inaugural cohort of around 70 students. Over time, the school has grown to serve approximately approximately 150 students, including around 12 % Aboriginal students.

Nestled in the Lower Blue Mountains and adjoining the heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, Warrimoo Public School was established in 1962 with an inaugural cohort of around 70 students. Over time, the school has grown to serve approximately approximately 150 students, including around 12 % Aboriginal students.

From its earliest years, the school became a hub of sustainability and outdoor learning, pioneering projects such as water tanks, and outdoor classrooms to reflect its strong commitment to environmental education.

Warrimoo Public School participated in the Seeds in Space project, where golden wattle seeds were sent to the International Space Station. These seeds, along with control seeds that stayed on Earth, were part of a science experiment to study the effects of space travel on plant life. The project was supported by the Australian Space Agency and JAXA.

Warrimoo Public School is deeply embedded in its local community with a strong P&C organisation, bringing the wider school community together for celebration and fundraising.

The school has forged a strong partnership with the Warrimoo Rural Fire Service, actively delivering bushfire safety education and resilience-building programs to support student safety and community preparedness.

Academically and culturally, the school promotes a welcoming, inclusive environment. Current priorities include enhancing literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, and embedding Life Skills Go social - emotional learning strategies across the school.

Warrimoo Public School continues to foster a school culture of high expectations, student wellbeing, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on community collaboration, and inclusive learning aligned to the needs of its unique bush‑setting location.

Our school emblem displays the eagle sitting above a nest.

Warrimoo is an Aboriginal word meaning eagle's nest or place of the screaming white bird.

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Dorothy Wall, author of the children's book Blinky Bill, lived in Warrimoo from 1934 to 1937 whilst publishing the second book of the series.

In 2015, a mural was painted at Possum Park, a favourite place for local preschoolers to meet, in honour of the illustrator.

In 2018, Warrimoo proudly celebrated its centenary—marking a century since the establishment of the station in 1918, which helped shape the township itself. To honour this milestone, the Warrimoo Citizens Association and local schools organized “Warrimoo Week”, a community celebration featuring special exhibitions, historical displays, and a guided Warrimoo Town Walk, showcasing the area's heritage and stories like those of author Dorothy Wall and the iconic Blinky Bill.
At Warrimoo Public School, students, families, and community members gathered for a week of festivities, including a memorable “100 Years of Warrimoo” exhibition.  This centenary was more than a birthday—it was a celebration of Warrimoo’s journey from a fledgling railway stop to a connected, creative, and caring community in the heart of the Blue Mountains with our school a vital part of this community.
At our school, the Red-crowned Toadlet, Eagle, and Rock Wallaby are cherished totems that reflect our values, our connection to Country, and our respect for the local environment. The Red-crowned Toadlet  reminds us of the importance of protecting vulnerable species. The Eagle, a symbol of strength, vision, and wisdom, reminds us of our school motto to aim high, and the Rock Wallaby, agile and resilient, reflects our ability to adapt, persevere, and work together. The totem design by Sascha has been engraved onto an emu egg for our school.
At our school, every student belongs to one of four vibrant house teams — Jacaranda (blue), Banksia (yellow), Wattle (green), and Waratah (red).
These teams foster school spirit, friendship, and healthy competition through a range of sporting and community events.e
Whether it’s on the athletics track, in the swimming pool, or during whole-school activities, our house system encourages teamwork, perseverance, and pride.
t’s a great way for students to connect across year groups, celebrate achievements together, and contribute to the lively sense of community that makes our school special.