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About the School
- High Academic Standards - as evidenced by:
- School results consistently above those of "like schools" in State standards and State mean standards
- Individual student results in Australian University School Competitions in Science, Maths, English, Computer and Writing - numerous High Distinctions (top 2 % of state) and Distinctions (top 10% of state).
- House System - all students are placed in one of 4 houses, with all family members in the same house.
- Student Leaders - senior students are elected to positions of responsibility such as School Captains, House Captains and monitors Student Representative Council - elected from students in Grade 3 to 6.
- Whole School Assemblies - held each Monday morning, where student achievements are acknowledged and celebrated.
- Whole School Production - held biennially, all students take part in our school play held in the theatre of Forest Hill Secondary College.
- Grade 6 Graduation and Award Night.
- School Uniform - all students wear our school uniform in the colors of royal blue and gold. This has a unifying effect for students as well as being economical for parents.
- Buddy System - this not only allows the Prep students to get to know some of the "big kids" in the school, but also improves communication skills, boosts self-esteem and gives the senior students an opportunity to act as role models.
- Code of Conduct - clearly outlines behavioural expectations and boundaries for the well being of all students.
- School Choir and Recorder Ensemble.
- Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program - Level 3 students grow produce in the garden and then cook it in the Kitchen, with classes divided into two groups who alternate between cooking and gardening.
- Parent Participation - is always welcomed, whether through formal means such as School Council or less formally in the P & F and classrooms
Click here to download the Annual Report
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