Withers Primary School, in Bunbury
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| Located in the southern Bunbury suburb of Withers, within 1km of the Indian Ocean, Withers Primary School is nestled in lush native gardens and shade trees. The large jarrah trees are a significant feature of the extensive grounds, with play areas and a large grassed playing field for sport. Programs offered include Languages other than English (Indonesian), music, learning difficulties, talented and gifted,. Withers Primary has a commitment to values throughout the curriculum successfully utilising The Virtues Project. Great importance is placed on character education providing opportunities for students to develop values. The school has an emphasis on Literacy throughout the curriculum. Rather than traditional Language time blocks, Language is covered throughout the day in all learning areas. The school operates Multi Aged Groups from Pre Primary to Year 7. Classes comprise students from 2 to 3 mixed year levels and operate a hands on active approach to learning. Excellent parent-teacher support is enjoyed through the open door communication policy. The P&C is extremely active with an enthusiastic school council. Multi Aged Group philosophy is a feature of the school. The approach enables teachers to remain with their class for several years. Classes have a real family feel with parents given real choices about where their children are placed. Siblings have the opportunity to be placed together. Teachers remain with students for a number of years. A close parent teacher relationship develops over this timeframe. Both technology and environmental education are practiced across the curriculum. Through a partnership with the City of Bunbury Withers Primary School has an emphasis on incorporating environmental education across all learning areas. The school is within walking distance of the Maidens Reserve and utilises this natural resource. As a participant in the 'One Hundred Schools' programme, student engagement in learning and enhanced student outcomes are improved through the use of modern information technology for teaching, learning and communication. The move away from a traditional class structure began at Withers Primary over a decade ago. It's continued success and improvement in a rapidly changing world will see it remain at the forefront of education innovation. This enables the school to assist children to reach their potential and develop as a whole child who will make a positive contribution to the community. | ||||
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| 2008-12-05 23:28:40 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| Learning material is designed specifically for each individual child. Every child can work at there own pace Excellent teachers Multi aged group Excellent policies on bullying Afterschool sports Reward programs for students who do the right things Starting at 8:25 and finishing at 2:30 | Lack of information about upcoming school events or changes | An excellent school highly recommended especially for your childs juniour years. | ||
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