Cumberland Schools Hub

All schools within Cumberland are invited to nominate an exceptional student for Council’s annual Pursuit of Excellence Award. The Pursuit of Excellence program recognises one student per school for their outstanding achievements in the areas of school spirit, personal excellence or friendship and peer support. Nominations open in August of each year and schools will be contacted directly to take part.

For more information contact Council’s Children’s Support Officer on 8757 9327.

Council offers Road Safety information to all schools in the local area. Access online resources including fact sheets in community languages to address illegal driving and parking around schools. Council can also provide schools with free corflute signs displaying key safety messaging.

For more information visit our Road Safety Resources webpage.

To help improve the roads around your school, you can complete and submit a School Safety Online Survey or contact Council directly to discuss.

For more information visit our School Safety webpage.

Are you organising a kindergarten parent information session? Or want some education for young drivers? Council can deliver a free road safety talk tailored to your specific audience.

For more information visit our Road Safety Presentation webpage.

Council offers a range of educational and interactive Waste Education Programs to primary and high school students. The workshops can also be tailored to suit your school’s needs. Topics include composting and worm farming, waste minimisation, Council waste services, recycling, and littering.

For more information contact Council’s Project Officer Resource Recovery on 8757 9691.

Schools can contact Council requesting general engagement and consultation opportunities. This could involve informing students on what Council offers, services and further educating them about the Cumberland community. Students are also encouraged to take part and have their say on Council matters open for exhibition.

To find out more email Council’s Place and Engagement Team engagement@cumberland.nsw.gov.au or visit https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/.

Stay up-to-date on all the news, information and events that is relevant for Sports Clubs in the Cumberland area. That includes the application process, wet weather notifications, relevant grant funding and Sport NSW and other sporting organisation updates.

To find out more contact Council’s Open Space Liaison and Technical Officer on 02 8757 9621 or our Cumberland Sports Portal webpage.

School groups can request swim centre bookings for a variety of events including swimming carnivals. Carnivals can be booked year-round and will be subject to availability.

To find out more email Council's Swim Centre Customer Service Team recreationcentres@cumberland.nsw.gov.au.

Swimming is an essential skill we aim to instill in all children and young people. Council offers a range of learn to swim programs across multiple swim centres which aims to build foundational swimming skills and confidence around water.

To find out more email Council's Learn to Swim Team learntoswim@cumberland.nsw.gov.au or visit our Learn to Swim webpage.

Council offers free and accessible school holiday programs and activities to children and young people, 5 - 18 years, living in the Cumberland LGA. The programs have a health and wellbeing focus, aiming to engage Cumberland’s youngest residents in impactful Council activities. Programs are delivered in a variety of settings throughout the community including parks, libraries, community centres and more.

For more information visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/school-holiday-activities

The Bush School is an open nature play space in Central Gardens Nature Reserve, Merrylands. Council offers facilitated nature play sessions for groups of children, including school groups. Bush School excursions allow children to explore nature by learning about changes in seasons, local wildlife/plants, appreciate biodiversity and sustainability. Schools can request a 90-minute session for up to 50 students, teachers are required to supervise the children and support them with the activities. Fees and charges apply.

For more information contact Council’s Children’s Coordinator on 8757 9365.

Council offers an array of interactive and engaging free health and wellbeing programs throughout the year for primary school aged children. The programs run during the school term and differ from term to term.

Stay up-to-date and for more information visit: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/healthy-kids-hub

Council offers Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) during school terms at Guildford West Public School, Ringrose Public School, Sherwood Grange Public School, Widemere Public School and Parramatta West Public School. Additionally, Council provides transport for children attending Merrylands East Public School, Greystanes Public School as well as St Margaret Marys Primary School to the associated OOSH centre. Fees and charges apply.

For more information visit our Out of School Hours Care webpage. 

School Holiday Care is offered for primary school aged children aged 5 to 12 years during the school holiday periods. Onsite programs run at Sherwood Grange Public School and Ringrose Public School. Fees and charges apply.

For more information visit our School Holiday Care webpage.

Council offers work experience for young people aged 15 years and above. The programs runs between February and November annually. Additionally, Council provides unpaid work placements for students completing VET courses or Duke of Edinburgh.

To find out more contact Antonia Apostolou, Learning and Development Officer on 8757 9000 or visit our Work Experience Placement Program webpage.

Students aged 16 years and over can apply for Council’s engaging Volunteer Program. The Volunteer Program provides residents of Cumberland with diverse opportunities to contribute to the community. Volunteering can provide you with valuable work experience and opportunities to contribute to community life, meet new people and learn new skills.

For more information visit our Volunteering webpage.

Council offers a range of ways for young people aged 12 to 25 years to have input and be heard. Young people who live, study, work or visit Cumberland are encouraged to share their views and get involved in relevant Council programs and events. Opportunities range from Council’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Group to taking part in targeted consultation sessions and having input in how and what initiatives are delivered for young people.

To find out more contact Council’s Youth Coordinator on 8757 9784 or visit our Youth webpage.