Dryandra Primary School, in Mirrabooka
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| (As at first semester 2 2006) Dryandra Primary is a level 5 school established in 1989 and situated in the northern suburb of Mirrabooka and is part of the Swan Education District. Dryandra is a well modern well-equipped school. It has a computer laboratory, well-equipped library resource centre, music room and art room. All of these facilities enhance teaching and learning. The school purpose statement encompasses the need to provide a stable caring environment within which students have the opportunity to develop educational and personal skills to the best of their ability. The current student enrolment is 328 students, which includes two on site Pre-primary units and a Kindergarten. The school recognises and values the cultural diversity of thestudents. Dryandra has representation from 20 different ethnic groups and over 50a0of our children speak a language other than English at home. Ten percent of students are of Aboriginal descent. The school has an experienced staff and has specialist teachers in music and art. In addition the school has a registrar, AIEO, SBCLO, chaplain and access to a school psychologist. A strong emphasis has been placed on pastoral care in 2006 through a range of programs. Staff continue to work collaboratively with the cluster focus still a strong emphasis. The CLNP funding of additional staff has provided for additional intervention for students in Literacy this year. The school also accesses funding from the Commonwealth Literacy and Numeracy program to strengthen the programs offered to the students. A number of additional programs are offered at the school such as Kids' Breakfast Club, Pathways Playgroup, Aiming High, Aussie Optimism, Chess Club, Choir and You Can Do It! The Dryandra Primary School parent population is as diverse as the students. A supportive P&C contributes to the school. The School Council operates successfully and contributes to the school planning cycle. Similarly strong support occurs in junior primary classes for class based programs. Parent surveys and direct feedback from parents during interviews indicate parents' desire for our school to provide a safe, caring environment. The Pastoral Care policy along with the anti bullying policy is well supported by families. Clear lines of communication are provided when a child is experienceing difficulty at school either academically or socially. The school staff ensures parents are fully aware of a child's performance across all aspects of schooling. Our school is preparing children to deal with: - cultural diversity - rapid pace of technological change - the changing nature of social conditions - inter-dependence in the global economy - changes in the family structure - global environmental issues - changes in the work place - uncertain standards of living | ||||
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| 2008-11-11 19:28:28 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| more education for life. | less children | wonderful and creative | ||
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| 2011-12-05 01:25:07 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| Dryandra ia always fund-raising and each class goes on many excursions each year. There are kids from al over the world attendind Dryandra making it vert multicultural. Everyone and anyone is accepted. Some of the greatest teachers you will ever find. | Over-all it is not the most academic school. | Dryandra Primary is an excellent school, improving itself every day. At this school every child is accepted and there is a huge variety of culture. At Dryandra your child will learn more than just maths and english, they will learn the real values of life. | ||
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