Staff of 2010

Established since 1899, Jiggi school has been a focal point for the people residing in the Jiggi valley. There has been much speculation about why the word Jiggi, and the most generally accepted version is that that there was a very common cat bird in the area referred to in Aboriginal terms as "Jiguary". According to local legend this bird was usually seen hopping excitedly from branch to branch- jigging about "jiggi jiggi".     

Permission was given on the 1st September 1898 for building operations to commence on the original school site on the Lismore to Nimbin Road. The first wooden schoolroom was erected by H. Dunsmore for the sum of 50 pound 3 shillings and 3 pence. This original building was burnt down and another was built in 1923 and has been in use ever since.

The first teacher was Herbert William Moffitt, with32 children enrolled

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The NSW government recognises the importance of the following core values to the community. These values represent the aspirations and beliefs of the Australian community as a whole, including its concern for equity, excellence and the promotion of a caring, civil and just society. They are common to a range of secular and  religious world views and are found in most cultures.

Integrity

Being consistently honest and trustworthy

Excellence          

Striving for the highest personal achievement in all aspects of schooling and individual community action, work and life-long learning.

Respect                   

Having regard for yourself and others, lawful and just authority and diversity within Australian society and accepting the rights of others to hold different or opposing views.

Responsibility  

Being accountable for your individual and community's actions towards yourself, others and the environment.

Cooperation        

Working together to achieve common goals, providing support to others and engaging in peaceful resolution of conflict.

Participation          

Being a proactive and productive individual and group member, having pride in and contributing to the social and economic wealth of the community and the nation

Care                               

Concern for the wellbeing of yourself and others, demonstrating empathy and acting with compassion.

Fairness                      

Being committed to the principles of social justice and opposing prejudice, dishonesty and injustice.

Democracy             

Accepting and promoting the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of being an Australian citizen.