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A Happy Place To Be Our students at Carrington Primary enjoy a secure and pleasant residential environment that is superbly resourced for learning, sport and play. Carrington primary School will always act in the best interests of the children. As a learning comunity we are committed to the: - nurturing of children so that they understand their responsibilities as well as their rights within society
- provision of opportunities for all children to experience success
- provision of opportunities for all staff to continually develop and share their expertise within an environment of mutual support and professionalism
- promotion of a close partnership between school, home and the wider community
Choosing a School Choosing your child’s school can be a daunting experience. We can provide you with the information you need to make the best choice for your child.
Some of the most important questions parents tend to ask us are listed below, together with a list of the things Carrington Primary has to offer. Our school embraces the challenges of the future while maintaining the best of traditional educational practices. The welfare and development of our children is at the heart of everything we do.
Question 1.
Will my child be safe, secure and happy at Carrington Primary School?
Carrington Primary School offers:
• a caring, safe environment, committed to the optimum welfare and achievement of its students
• a Student Welfare Policy with emphasis on Restorative Practices
• a school of around 250 students - small enough to ensure that individual students’ needs are addressed and provided for - and big enough to ensure provision of a full range of curricula a culture which encourages and rewards excellence and effort in all programs and activities
• firm adherence to, and encouragement of, school uniform
• school and student support personnel from beyond the school - student guidance officer, social worker, speech pathologist
• many opportunities for student involvement in decision-making, particularly through a well administered Junior School Council
• a Before and After School Care program
• a buddy system encompassing Years 5/6 with Years Prep, 1 and 2
Question 2.
Will my child’s learning and achievements be the school’s major aim?
Carrington Primary School provides:
• comprehensive programs in all the VELS Domains
• ICT (Information Communication Technology, Literacy and Numeracy are our priorities
• special attention to meeting the individual needs of students
• a focus on building self-esteem as the basis for successful learning
• a physical education program which incorporates Perceptual Motor Program (Prep-1 ), fitness, house sports, inter school winter and summer sports, athletics, cross country sports and swimming
• camps and excursions
• bi-annual school concert
• regular assessment and reporting of student progress via written reports and parent teacher interviews
• access to computers as part of the school curriculum
• specialist teachers in Physical Education, Library, Visual Arts, LOTE and Music
• access to instrumental music programs - keyboard
• a wide range of extra curricula activities eg. dance, choir
Question 3.
What is the quality of the school’s buildings and facilities?
Carrington Primary School provides:
• well maintained buildings and grounds
• all learning areas are heated and air conditioned
• a hall / gym
• outdoor covered areas for wet day activities and sun-screened play
• an extensive range of play areas
• a clean and well maintained environment - internal and external
• a ‘healthy choices’ canteen
• modern and safe playground equipment protected by shade structures
• a performing arts studio
• Out of School Hours Care Area
Question 4.
What are the school’s policy-making and decision-making structures?
As a ‘School Of The Future’ Carrington Primary School has:
• an energetic School Council - with representatives of parents and staff serving on committees responsible for:
-Education
-Finance
-Marketing
-Building and Grounds
-Out of School hours Care
-Canteen
• a consultative committee which is a broadly based representation of staff and provides regular feedback to the principal
• a Parents’ and Friends Association which supports the school through fundraising and organising special events
Finally, I issue an invitation to:
• look around our school
• talk to our staff
• contact me to arrange another visit or discuss our programs
Ian Craighead
Principal
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