
About St Andrews Primary School
Some of our key characteristics:
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Community driven and inclusive school with welcoming and friendly atmosphere
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Child-centred learning - focus on the whole student as an individual
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Supportive and aspirational
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Real learning as the basis of teaching
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Arts integration: Visual arts, music program
In addition to our diverse learning programs, our students have spacious grounds to play and learn in. We have a full size football oval, access to tennis and basketball courts, two fantastic playgrounds and a sand and water play area for students to play in. One of our most favoured play areas is cubby land, an area where students work together to build cubbies in our bush setting.
Values and purpose
Our school community's purpose is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and passion needed to be caring, responsible and courageous learners who will contribute positively to our community.
Our staff
All of the students call our staff by their first names:
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Principal – Hayley
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P/1 – Jennifer
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2/3 – Carla and Tyler
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4/5/6 – Ryan and Hayley
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STEM – Chan
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Japanese – Kerry
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Music – Jayden
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Education Support – Sam
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Education Support / Chaplain - Tracey
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Business Manager – Michelle
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Out of School Hours Care – Mischa
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Playgroup – Felicity
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Hayley - Principal
Passionate
Optimistic
Community Oriented
My goal is for each child to feel successful, for each parent to feel welcome and for each teacher to feel pride. It takes a village to raise a child.
Tyler - 2/3 teacher
Dedicated
Compassionate
Organised
I enjoy coming to work and seeing the smiling faces of the students in my class. I have a strong passion for making education engaging and I am commited to the ongoing development of my own professional knowledge.
Jen - Prep/1 & Art teacher
Attentive
Creative
Caring
I am passionate about teaching reading and the arts and helping my students reach their potential by actively supporting them to make the next step in their learning.
Ryan - 4/5/6 & PE teacher
Energetic
Boisterous
Driven
In every little person there is a giant of potential!
Carla - 2/3 teacher
Patient
Passionate
Positive
My aim is to wave children off at the end of the year with a sense of self-trust, confidence and excitement in the valuable, unique and limitless changemaker they can become, each and every day of their lives!
Chan - STEM teacher
Practical
Progressive
Purposeful
Passion:
Connecting learning to the real word is where it’s at for me.
Kerry - Japanese teacher
Kind
Creative
Cheery
My favourite day of the week is Wednesday when I walk through the doors at STAPS and share my love for Japanese people, their language and culture with everyone.
Daisuki (I love it!)
Michelle - Business Manager
Supportive
Friendly
Helpful
I have a deep passion for working at STAPS and love working and helping the students, staff, parents and community.
Jayden - Music teacher
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Mischa - OSHC
Friendly
Caring
Attentive
I encourage learning and exploring through play, and I’m passionate about physical activity and sport for all.
Sam - Teacher Support
Helpful
Understanding
Efficient
We are always there to help and support each other and, of course, care greatly for the children and their families. Something that challenges me in my role is trying to help everyone, just a little, each day.
Felicity - Playgroup facilitator
Creative
Musical
Energetic
Being able to support the develop the younger members of our community while I'm on maternity leave from teaching has been an absolute blessing.
Angus - (unofficial) Assistant Principal / therapist / kids' bestie / school mascot
Friendly
Loyal
Curious
School policies
At St Andrews Primary School we are continually trying to improve our communication and transparency with our wonderful school community.
Many of our school policies and documentation can be found below. If you would like to know more, please get in contact with us.
Strategy & planning
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Annual-Implementation-Plan-for-improving-student-outcomes-2020
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Annual-Implementation-Plan-for-improving-student-outcomes-2021
Parents
Learning
Wellbeing
Student health and safety
Other