Llandilo Public School's vision is to be a leader in the education of children. The purpose it tries to pursue is to prepare children for lifelong learning in partnership with parents by developing their academic, creative, personal, social, physical and leisure time skills. So as to help them achieve maximum potential as citizens in society.
We believe there are five basic skills in which our students need to achieve high standards in. These are literacy, numeracy, personal, physical and social skills, thinking and problem solving, and computer technology. The teaching and learning program, and our school's resources, are structured to provide an environment that is conducive to all students learning and enjoyment of school and achieving high standards in these five basic skills.
School history
The first move towards the establishment of a national school at Llandilo was made on 6 October 1865 by Mr George Nash, secretary of the newly elected local patrons. At that time, a school was already in operation. Classes were being conducted by Mr George Browne in a small slab building. The school continued to operate until January 1866 when it officially became a national school and Mr Browne was paid a salary. In February 1866, the school moved into its new premises which had been erected by residents of the local area. The initial attendance was 30 pupils.
Due to declining enrolments the school closed at the end of 1879. Between 1880 and 1890, Llandilo was without a school.
By 1888, Llandilo estate was being subdivided into orchard blocks. Residents made applications for the establishment of a school as an influx of settlers was expected. Agents for the llandilo estate offered a two and a half acre site for school purposes and the establishment of the school was approved.
The school opened in 1890. The initial enrolment was 14 pupils which increased to 47 by the end of the first year of operation. Agitation for the construction of a new school building began in 1912. Work on the new building was approved by the Department of Public Instruction and was completed in July 1913. This building is still standing and is used as a museum.
In late 1986, the Department of Education purchased Mr Keith Thomson's property of 2.5 acres adjoining the school and an application for a new school was lodged.
The official opening of the completed new school took place on 25 October 1991.
School museum
The Llandilo Public School museum displays items of interest that date from earlier days in Llandilo. The museum is only open by appointment.