

About St Andrews Primary School
Some of our key characteristics:
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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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Inclusive and accepting
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Community driven
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Welcoming and friendly atmosphere
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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, 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.
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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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Principals: Hayley Styles (Wed-Fri), Carolyne Chandler (Mon-Tue)
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P - 2 class: Carolyne
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3/4 class: Kerry
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5/6 class: Mila
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STEM / Sport: Chan
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Japanese: Kerry
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Creative Arts: Mila
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Music: Jayden
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Education Support: Carissa
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Wellbeing Support: Tracey
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Business Manager: Michelle
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Out of School Hours Care: Georgia
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Hayley - Principal
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A leader who immereses herself in all aspects of school life
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Puts the wellbeing of students and staff at the forefront of everything
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Encourages student voice and agency
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Passionate about keeping precious community connections a priority
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Always accompanied by her fluffy and much loved AP, Angus

Carolyne Chandler - Principal & Junior Class teacher
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More info coming soon!

Kerry - Senior Class & Japanese teacher
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Cheerful and bright
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Creative
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Resilient
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Embracer of change and master of going with
the flow -
Thoughtful
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Our very own wonderful Sensei

Milla - Senior Class & Art teacher
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More info coming soon!

Carissa - Education Support
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More info coming soon!

Chan - STEM teacher
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Environmental ambassador
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Protector of the natural world
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Champion of sustainability
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The ultimate can do attitude
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Always looking for ways to support the staff
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Insightful master of the deep questions
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Keen to get to know those around them (and always find something to like and value in everyone)
Come back for more info soon!
Come back for more info soon!

Tracey - Education Support / Chaplain
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The kind ear waiting to listen
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The shoulders ready to carry the world
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That extra pair of hands when you need it
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The thoughtful quiet voice of kindness and advice
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A smiling friendly face who is never too busy to help

Jayden - Music teacher
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The new master of rock
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Musical maestro of STAPS
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The one the kids cheer for when its lesson time
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Giving out the positive vibes
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A happy and positive new team member
Michelle - Business Manager
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The glue that keeps us all together
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The Doctor for all the kids (and staff)
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The one with all the answers
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The embodiment of kindness
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The calm in the storm
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The true heart of STAPS

School Documents & 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.
For Department of Education and Training policies, click below:
Strategy & planning
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Annual Implementation Plan 2023
Parents
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2023 voluntary contributions:
Learning
Wellbeing
Student health and safety
Financial Documents
Other