Roebuck Primary School, in Broome
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| Roebuck Primary School is located in the growing regional centre of Broome approximately 5 kilometres from the stunning Cable Beach. Established in 2000, Roebuck Primary School is situated in Roebuck Estate, a new development in Broome and was Western Australia's first regional 'school in houses'. These houses were meant as a temporary measure whilst the estate and surrounding areas were being established with a permanent school site adjacent to the existing school oval. As the estate and surrounding areas have grown over the past 5 years, so too has the population of students at Roebuck Primary School, opening with a total of 75 students in 2000 and growing to 432 students in 2007. The school draws from a diverse demographic with a large percentage of families in government employment and the One Mile Aboriginal Community situated to the east of the school. Due to the rapid growth of the area and hence an increase in student numbers, the building of the new school began in 2003 . In the first phase of building the Administration and staff facilities were completed as well as the Library, Undercover Area, 3 general classrooms and a purpose built Early Childhood Centre. The K-2 students moved into their new classrooms. The second phase of building included 10 general classrooms and purpose built art and music facilities. The remainder of the school moved onto the new site to begin second semester 2005. The building of the new school was a joint project of consultation between the Department of Education and Training and the school community and has produced a high-class education facility, which takes into account the existing environmental conditions and cultural aspects. Community Involvement The school motto is 'Working Together' and at the heart of the school is the relationship with the local community. Parents are valued members of our school and are welcomed to participate in the education of their children in a number of ways. Roebuck Primary School has an active and committed School Council and P&C association, which is well supported by our community. The School Council being the main decision making body for the school. School Vision Statement Roebuck Primary staff, students and community will work together to provide a centre for learning excellence. A school responsive to the changing needs of society, where mutual respect, independent thinking and emotional well-being are promoted with the aim of giving students the skills to be valued citizens. Roebuck Primary School provides a sound educational program that meets the needs and interests of all individuals and is committed to the principles and philosophies of the Curriculum Framework. Teaching staff Roebuck Primary School is a Local Merit Selection school. The school is committed to keeping class sizes small and recognises the importance of maintaining continuity of a seamless curriculum for all students. The staff work in Collaborative Teams across the school in Phases of Development to ensure consistency amongst year levels. Staff are committed to keeping abreast of changes in education and strive to ensure quality teaching and learning programs. Roebuck Primary School has a reasonable level of staff turnover with the average teacher age being 32. Teacher experience varies from graduate or beginning teachers to staff with over 25 years experience. The average of which is approximately 10 years. Some of the programs run within the school include: Early Childhood Programs The school runs two full-day Kindergarten programs and currently has two full-time Pre Primary classes. The Early Childhood centres are purpose built and include a huge outside area as part of the ECE curriculum. The educational programs in Early Childhood are underpinned by the philosophies of Reggio Emilia. Staff are committed to trialling new and innovative methods of education to best suit the needs and interests of the students in line with current educational thought and practice. Primary Programs Students study a variety of programs across learning areas including the following: ?+ Languages Other Than English (LOTE) program in Indonesian for Years 3-7 students ?+ Access to a Getting it Right - Literacy teacher for Years PP-3 students ?+ Access to the Roebuck Extension and Enrichment Program (REEP) for Years 4 - 7 students ?+ A focus on the use of Information Technology in all classes supported by the 100 Schools project ?+ A lunchtime sport program for all students Years 2-7 ?+ An extensive athletics training program for all students Year 1-7 ?+ A strong system for identifying and supporting Students at Educational Risk ?+ A focus on inclusivity with specialised support for profoundly deaf students, students with learning difficulties and students with disabilities. ?+ Access to after school (interschool) sports for students Years 5-7 ?+ A focus on Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum led by the AIEO ?+ A social skills program run from K-7 Roebuck Primary School is currently refining its practices, procedures and policies in line with the Safe Schools, Friendly School project in order to gain accreditation. This is done in consultation with the community and is supported by the Swan District. School Priorities 2007-2009 1. Maths 2. Writing3. 3. Health and Well-Being Roebuck Primary School has established an excellent reputation within the Broome area for being an innovative and inclusive school that continues to go from strength to strength! | ||||
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