Glen Forrest Primary School, in Glen Forrest
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| SCHOOL PURPOSE STATEMENT Glen Forrest Primary School shares with parents in facilitating the academic, creative, social, physical and attitudinal growth of the children. The school was founded in 1891 and is the centre of a thriving residential area - which is a very cohesive community. The school serves the communities of Glen Forrest, Hovea, Mahogany Creek and the eastern part of Darlington. The school is used by many community groups and organisations for sporting and other recreational activities. SCHOOL COMMUNITY The Glen Forrest community covers a land area of 54sq km. The main occupational categories of the residents are office workers, professionals, sales and personal service workers, tradepersons, and paraprofessionals. The population is very homogeneous and many families have lived at the same address for 5 years or more. FEATURES OF THE LEARNING PROGRAM There are 13 primary classes, 1 pre-primary and 1 pre-primary/kindergarten class served by the Principal, two Deputy Principals, ten full time and eight part time teachers. The staff is a very experienced one, with an average length of service of five years at the school, and in most cases more than 10 years teaching experience. The support staff consists of ten people, the registrar, school officer, library officer, junior primary teachers assistant,two pre-primary assistants, four special needs assistants and gardener. The school has an Art Specialist, Physical Education specialist and Instrumental Music is taught. Bahasa Indonesian is taught for Years 3 to 7 for one hour per week.SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES School Development priorities for 2007 are Literacy,(in particular Spelling) and Science. There is a strong focus on catering for children who need further extension and challenge. During the year students participate in both District and School organised programs. In 2007 extension will focus on Mathematics and Language. There is a whole school approach to children with learning difficulties and a partnership with parents in overcoming these as much as is possible. The school has a very strong community focus, with parent involvement at decision making throughout the system. The P&C Association is strong - winning the 1996 Mundaring Shire's Event of the Year Award for the 1995 fete, which raised over $19,000. A fete is held every three years and raises much needed funds for the school. 2007 is the next fete year. The School Council is made up of six parent and three teacher representatives plus the Principal and meets at least once a term for ratification and monitoring of the Finances and School Development Plan. Parents are encouraged to be part of the learning program as much as possible and many parents are involved in many areas of our school life. The school has a policy of supporting the local community. This is reflected in its murals in shops, tree planting activities, sponsorship of the school by local businesses, participation in the annual Carols by Candlelight, loan and hiring of its facilities to many groups and providing a comprehensive recycling service to the local area. | ||||
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