As a small community school the relationships between
teachers, students and parents are critical to our core values.
There are few schools where most teachers know every
child by name; or where the school’s values – respect,
responsibility, trust and honesty – are taught as an integral
part of the curriculum.
At
Freeling
Primary School, we believe
it’s important for the students to develop strong bonds within
their community – to value it and also to feel valued.
Our school has a strong community
focus with the wellbeing of each child of highest priority.
This is reflected in both the school’s vision and mission
statements.
Our Vision
For our whole school community to grow, learn and feel
positive.
Our Mission
To provide a safe, happy and quality learning environment in
which children are encouraged to strive for personal excellence.
We use Program Achieve’s,
‘Keys to Success’ to teach our students
confidence, organisation, getting along, persistence and
resilience – skills that are needed throughout their lives.
After
School Care
We also offer an After School Care
program until 6.15 pm every school day and a vacation
care program.
Excellence in
Education
At Freeling Primary School, we are committed to
offering a comprehensive and effective curriculum in 8 areas of
learning (English, Maths, Studies of Society & Environment, The
Arts, Technology, Science, Health & PE and a Language Other than
English – Japanese), with core literacy and numeracy remaining
as our major priorities. Learning programs are tailored to meet
the specific learning needs of individual students.
In 2011, our current enrolment is 180-190
students in seven composite classes from Reception to
Year 7. We also have a Preschool on site. Our staff comprises
teachers, ancillary staff, special education support
workers, a school counsellor and a Christian Pastoral Support
Worker.
We also have a specialist Japanese
teacher with this language taught from Reception to Year 7.
The school also has a strong focus on
extra curricula programs for all students including sport,
music, art and performance opportunities. Specialist music
teachers lead our school choir and teach instrumental music to
senior students.
All students from Year 5 are encouraged
to sing in the school choir and learn a musical instrument –
clarinet, saxophone or flute.
Information technology is another
important part of the curriculum. Every classroom has an
Interactive Whiteboard and classroom computers which are used as
an integral learning tool.
This enables our students to
use the latest technology as part of their learning across all
areas of the curriculum.
Nurturing
healthy kids
Getting incidental exercise is easy for our students.
Our school is well positioned within the town of Freeling, so most students can walk or ride a
bike to school.
Sport is a
big part of a country town. In additional to traditional team
sports such as football, netball, tennis and cricket, students
at Freeling have access to SAPSASA (South Australian Public
Schools Amateur Sports Association) sports such as the above
traditional sports, basketball, soccer, hockey, golf, softball,
cross- country, athletics and swimming.
Our swimming program starts in Reception
and bi-annual Aquatics Camp for Years 5, 6 and 7 is a
much-anticipated event where students can learn water sports
such as sailing, canoeing, snorkelling, surfing and windsurfing.
Creating leadership opportunitiesOpportunities for parent
involvement
Opportunities for parent involvement
We invite you as parents to get involved with our school. You
might like to join the Parents & Friends Group, or the Governing
Council with its various sub-committees. We also have a
Playgroup, run by parents, that uses our Preschool facility on
Wednesday mornings. For more information, or for any other
assistance, contact the school’s front office.
Visit Our School
All families are very welcome to visit our
school and to discuss our school programs, facilities and how we
will successfully provide your children with quality educational
and social programs in a highly supportive community school
environment.
Please contact the school to
arrange your school visit.
