This school's purpose is to provide an education which is: relevant to the needs and aspirations of all students; is responsive to community expectations; achieves high quality education programs using resources efficiently. Our school seeks to ensure parents have a clear picture of students' performance and developmental requirements in all areas. Parents are welcome to participate in all aspects of their children's' schooling and can be involved in as many or as few ways as they choose. Our school provides a program of cultural enrichment, encouraging as many children as possible to participate to broaden their aspirations and horizons. Bowning School was established in 1849 and has been a focal point for the community throughout its history.