The school was totally refurbished in 2002, and is now a high quality educational facility. This facility provides a positive, safe and caring environment where each student feels respected, nurtured and challenged to achieve individual excellence. Students are taught by a committed and professional staff who work with energy and enthusiasm to ensure students achieve their personal best across all areas of the curriculum.
The current school enrolment is 285 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in 12 classes. A strong partnership between parents and the school is evident in the involvement of parents in many different aspects of school life. The school has also established links with many local businesses and organisations that warmly support its activities in a variety of ways. The school is a demonstration school for the Powerhouse Museum, involving students in regular museum visits to preview exhibitions and assist in their design.
The school community is culturally diverse, drawing from 29 different cultural backgrounds. 73% of students speak a language other than English. 38% of students are Chinese speaking. Respect, cooperation, compassion and excellence are core school values. Bullying, racism and violence are not tolerated.
Click here to see a map showing the school's location 91.07 Kb 2008_Annual_School_Report 887.07 KbHigh quality programs and events offered by the school include:
- Student Leaders and Student Representative Council
- Peer Support and Anti-bullying Programs
- Information and Communication Technology
- Mandarin Community Language
- English as a Second Language instruction
- Reading Recovery Program
- Visual Arts Program
- Music Program
- Junior and Senior Performance Choirs
- Recorder Concert group
- Concert Band and Beginners' Band
- Academic Competitions
- Multicultural Public Speaking Competition
- Sports Carnivals and Clinics and Interschool Sport Gala Days
- Swimming Program
- Daily Fitness
- Art Show
- Playgym for Preschoolers
- Frog Pond and Gardening Club