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Athol Road Primary School has a current enrolment of 424 students, comprising a large range of different cultures and approximately 80% of students who do not speak English at home.
Athol Road Primary School is a unique, diverse community of learners who focus on the RICH school values of building RESPECT, encouraging INNOVATION, valuing COMMUNITY and setting HIGH EXPECTATIONS. The school¿s richly diverse multicultural community works together to create a well-resourced, orderly learning environment which caters for the needs of each individual and acknowledges and celebrates achievements. Cultural diversity flavours all school programs and provides a background for teaching tolerance and respect. Each individual is challenged to grow emotionally, intellectually and socially to achieve their personal best.
Athol Road Primary School operates as a Professional Learning Community with a commitment to continuous improvement. Teachers work collaboratively with a focus on improving improve student learning outcomes. ¿ Teachers are highly dedicated and have a collective commitment to all students. Personalised Learning underpins the Teaching and Learning whereby the individual needs, interests and Learning styles of all students are at the centre of every decision made.
The school strongly believes the emotional and physical wellbeing of students is pivotal to their success at school and in their future lives. Students are better prepared for learning when they are healthy, safe and happy. At Athol Road Primary School student welfare is the responsibility of all staff who deliver a whole school approach to student health and wellbeing. In addition, specialised support staff work with students and families to support the diverse needs of the community. The building of supportive caring relationships which fosters a strong sense of connectedness and belonging is central to every aspect of school life.
Multi-skilled teachers, supported by strong leadership and a dedicated team of non-teaching staff, are committed to implementing a forward thinking, student focussed curriculum which is engaging, challenging and sustainable. The curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and develop higher order thinking which allows students to solve problems, gain understanding and discover new meanings. Student Voice, Agency and Leadership is integrated in all aspects of student learning and the school environment. All students are valued and acknowledged as having unique perspectives on learning, Teaching and schooling. Students are provided with opportunities to express their ideas and thoughts and actively shape their own education.
The school strives to foster the potential talents of students by enriching their bodies, minds and creativity through a diverse range of extension activities that enhance the formal curriculum and challenge them to achieve excellence in a wide range of cultural, artistic and sporting activities ¿ both within the school and within the wider community. Vibrant specialist programs provide students with opportunities to excel in the areas of Environmental Education, STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education and Mandarin.
The Athol Road Primary School Early Learning Centre provides a seamless transition to school and a strong link with the local community. The Early Learning Centre is located on the school site and caters for over 100 children each week in:
· A 5 star playgroup program focusing on the development of self-confidence through experiences that stimulate the senses, develop fine and gross motor skills and facilitate the development of emerging language and social skills
· 3 and 4 year old kindergarten programs where children are supported in building self-esteem, confidence and a positive attitude to learning through an indoor, outdoor play based program which allows them to explore and experience success
