Coolbinia Primary School, in Coolbinia
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| Coolbinia Primary School, is nestled in a bushland setting, just north of Perth city. Opened in 1955 and currently has a population of approximately 370 students. The community comprises a diverse range of ethnic, cultural and language backgrounds. Nearly a quarter of the school's population resides outside the school zone. Coolbinia continues to work towards providing a safe, secure learning environment geared towards meeting the ever-changing needs of children in today's society.STAFFING The school is staffed by 11.4 classroom teachers including a kindergarten and 2 pre primary centers. In addition to this the school has several part time and support positions: Physical Education, LOTE (Italian), Library, ICT, Drama and in class support. These teachers have an average of over 10 years teaching experience. The school also offers an Instrumental Music Program through the School of Instrumental Music and sports options offered through the Physical Education program. There is a stable staff population with the average length of service for classroom teachers being 8 years. The Non-Teaching Staff consists of a Registrar, School Officer (0.5), Pre-Primary Assistants, 4 Special Needs Assistants, a Junior Primary Assistant (0.3) and a Kindergarten Assistant. The school also has a Gardener (0.5) and 0.2 off site gardener.BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND FACILITIES Coolbinia Primary is set on attractive grounds including a large area of native bush, large ovals, ample playing areas, an undercover assembly area and modern toilet block. The school buildings consist of ten traditional classrooms built in a U shape with covered verandahs and two transportable buildings. There is a computer lab with 15 networked computers within the libraryresource area, converted 3 roomed weatherboard building used for music, art and Out of School child care. The school has 2 transportable pre primary centers and an off site two roomed kindergarten.SCHOOL-RELATED ORGANISATIONS The Coolbinia School Council is an Incorporated body which meets at least once per term (more frequently when necessary) and assists in setting guidelines, reviewing plans and budgets for school activities. The P&C meet the first Monday of the month and the body has a broad based leadership model, in which all year 7 students have a role. The Coolbinia Out of School Child Care Association (COSCCA) runs childcare after school hours at the school between 3.05pm and 6.00pm. SCHOOL PROGRAMS Coolbinia Primary School is working towards an outcomes approach to learning. To this end the school offers a range of specialist programs and courses. These include: Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC). Junior Extension for Talented Students (JETS) LOTE- Italian (Years 2-7) In-term Swimming Faction Swimming Interschool Swimming Interschool Sports Program Interschool Cross Country Faction and Interschool Athletics Senior Sports Options (Years 6 & 7) including sailing, surfing and archery. Library ICT Drama Instrumental Music (Violin, viola, cello and clarinet) Water Wise School Program Coolbinia Primary School has a rich history of academic excellence and student achievement. Through the provision of these and other programs and setting appropriate school priorities it aims to continue this tradition. | ||||
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| 2009-05-07 09:48:50 Added by jae Report abuse
| Surrounded by leafy trees, Coolbinia Primary School has large oval spaces to accommodate the entire school. The Kindergarten is offsite (one street away) in a separate building and is surrounded by open space.It is fully fenced, with its own parking area. Significant capital works should improve the physical facilities, including the library which is severely in need of an upgrade. | Coolbinia has had quite a few principals over the last few years. The current principal should be staying a while, providing some stability within the school leadership. Administrative staff do not always greet visitors in a warm and friendly manner. Families that contribute to the Coolbinia School Community are its greatest asset. At present, the Kindergarten and PrePrimary teachers are exceptional. Generally, the quality of teaching at Coolbinia is average, with teachers appearing to lack the ability to cater for individual students' needs. Extension opportunities are not provided within general classroom teaching while students that do not 'fit the mould' will tend to be ignored. Coolbinia Primary School lacks a school hall. | Located in a beautiful suburb Coolbinia Primary School is not all it can be. A good school experience largely depends upon the classroom teacher. At present, it is a matter of luck as to whether or not a child has a wonderful teacher, or whether the year is virtually a write off. | ||
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