From the Principal's Desk

Welcome to Hughesdale Primary School, a great place for learning! It is with much pleasure that I welcome you via our website.

The staff and I look forward to sharing with you the important task of fulfilling your child’s educational needs as they grow and develop into the future. At Hughesdale our motto, ‘Aim High’, is the focus of our school philosophy. It is reflected in the partnership between students, staff and parents. As a prospective member of our school community, we look forward to developing this partnership for the benefit of your child.

Our school provides a broad curriculum, with Literacy and Numeracy being our key curriculum priority areas. Our team of dedicated teachers work together to provide the following comprehensive, sequential and broad based curriculum:

• English

• The Arts

• Health and Physical Education

• Mathematics

• ICT - Information and Communication Technology

• LOTE - (Indonesion Gr. 3-6)

• Science and Technology

• Humanities                                                       

The curriculum is further complemented by:  

• Reading Recovery in the Grade 1 Year

• Interschool Sport in Grades 5 & 6

• Swimming Program - Prep to Grade 6

• Camps/Excursions  

• ‘You Can Do It’ – Social Skills Program

• Prep - Grade 6 Buddy System  

• Whole School Discipline & Student Welfare Programs 

• Optional Piano and Guitar Lessons                

Specialist Teaching Areas include:  

• Information Technology (ICT)

• Visual Arts

• Performing Arts

• Phys. Ed/Sport  

• Indonesian

Out Of School Hours Care include:  

• Before and After School Care

• Vacation Care

• All Day Care on Pupil Free Days

The students’ progress is regularly assessed and reported to parents. A code of conduct guides students, staff and parents in encouraging self-discipline, responsibility, fairness, honesty and respect for the rights of others.

The wearing of the school uniform, including the sports uniform, is compulsory. We believe a school in uniform fosters identity, school unity and spirit.

The school enjoys a proud and positive reputation in the local community.

I personally extend a warm invitation to you and your family to visit the school and inspect our facilities.

I very much look forward to meeting you,

Craig Tanner 

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