Baldivis Primary School, in Baldivis
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| Baldivis Primary School is a bush school with a proud tradition of serving its unique rural community. The school opened on the 4th of February 1924 meeting the educational needs of two settlement groups, 50 and 54. In 1926 the P&C was formed. One of its first tasks was the renaming of the school to Baldivis Primary School. The name was created from the names of three ships that brought group settlers to the area. The BALranald, DIogenes and JerVIS Bay. A unique feature is that the district adopted the school name. In 1978, the first buildings of the present school were completed on the new site on Fifty Road. The site, surrounded by A Class reserve provides a unique country feel that embodies country values and a learning environment that is the envy of many local schools. Newly found space was short lived. Subdivision of original farms increased population. Two demountable classrooms helped resolve the problem. It was not until 1986 that three more classrooms, the Art room, the Library and Administration block were built. Today, in 2005, the school faces similar problems of overcrowding. The Kwinana Freeway extensions have freed a new generation seeking a rural lifestyle within comfortable travel time to nearby urban centres. The school's population reached 517 in 2004 requiring further transportables and a squeeze to fit in. A far cry from the new school opening in 1978 catering for 200 students. The advent of a new school at Settlers Hills has alleviated some of the crowding, at least for a short period. The P&C continue to be great supporters of the school. Each year they run the Baldivis Country Fair pulling together the community and raising considerable funds for the school. Parents are very strong supporters of their children and the school at all levels. Life for today's students is greatly different from that of the early group settlement children. Airconditioning, water coolers, networked computers and modern technologies are features of everyday school life. In recent years the school has lead the community in valuing its unique surrounds. The establishment of nature trails, the Frog Pond, Tuart Tree walk in nearby Settlers Hills and The Baldivis Children's Forest are an integral part of the school's curriculum. The Baldivis Children's Forest is the new cornerstone as children learn about caring for the bush. In partnership with Tranby College, Settlers Primary School and a range of community groups and organisations, children learn to value the environment and will be guardians for the future. Teachers and staff are very caring. High standards of academic, social, physical and emotional achievement continue to be a feature of school life for each child. Baldivis Primary School has a total teaching staff of 27, including a Principal, two Deputy Principals, 17 full-time teachers and 7 part-time teachers. Specialist positions include an Arts teacher, LOTE teacher, Design and Technology teacher and literacy/numeracy support teachers. A full-time Registrar and two part-time School Assistants provide administrative support. The school has ten education assistants, including four specifically for children with special needs. A Gardener, Library Officer and Bus Warden complete the staff. Baldivis Primary School aims to foster and strengthen links between children, staff, parents and members of the broader community through: * two way communication, * community involvement that will enrich the educational program, * keeping parents informed about student progress and educational programs and * the provision of opportunities for involvement in shared decision-making. The school motto is 'We Care.' In particular, it is considered essential to develop a broad range of skills. We prepare students to be: - Lifelong learners - Able to talk in different languages - Computer literate - Cognitively prepared for complex tasks - Politically, culturally and socially aware. The school has a multi-age groupings and straight year level groups. A traditional timetable is in place with school commencing at 8.50 and closing at 3.05 each day. | ||||
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| 2009-01-29 18:13:11 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| Great Atmosphere and attentive and caring teachers | Parking, i aggree i wish the 4WDs would park on the roadside and not in the carparks | I am so glad i chose this school for my child, she is being taught in a pleasant and rich learning environment with a great country feel | ||
| 2009-02-13 13:36:04 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| The moto "we care" is true, all the staff are brilliant. They teach the kids respect not only for themselves, the teachers, but their peers and life in general. Our two girls have grown academically and in confidence since attending. Top school despite its huge growth in the last couple of years it still is a small freindly country school. | Parking - but we are close enought to walk! Don't knock the 4WD, I have got one. | Excellent school, wouldn't want to send my kids anywhere else | ||
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| 2009-03-07 16:27:40 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| caring school strong values positive role models no bullying "we care" motto enthusiastic teachers fantastic P&C great fair, fundraising bush environment environmentally aware | rapidly expanding with all the new development around. The area needs more schools, and NOT for Baldivis primary school to keep expanding. Limited parking for parents. As it is a bush school, few kids can walk there. | This is a fantastic school with fantastic, enthusiastic teachers, a wonderful Principal who knows all the kids and great parents and kids. | ||
| 2009-03-18 14:19:42 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| The receptionists in the office are very friendly and helpful. thankyou | Parking rules at this school are pathetic as are teachers who are pretending to be traffic wardens. | Overall a great school with a great country atmosphere just a shame its getting so big now. | ||
| 2009-04-27 20:21:57 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| The teaching staff are great with the children and they have very good facilities for both the parents and children | Poor access to the school for parents who wish to walk, as there are no paths along Baldivis Road, But this is not really a matter for the school | Very good school, My son loves it and cant wait to go full time | ||
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