Welcome to Athol Road Primary School Site
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On behalf of the Staff and School Council of Athol Road Primary School (ARPS) I welcome you to our website which is in its early stages of development.
We are all very proud of the way our wonderful school community has overcome the many challenges involved in bringing two schools together onto one site in 2012. We are excited as we look forward to our journey to 'create a vibrant learning community where lives are transformed and individuals inspired to achieve beyond what they ever believed possible'.
If you are new to our school community we offer you a special welcome and trust that your association with our school will be a rewarding and memorable experience where your child enjoys purposeful and engaging learning as they form friendships which will endure for many years.
Our door is always open, please feel free to come and chat to us. We welcome input from our school community.
Ruby Toombs
Principal
Schools Profile
The student population comprises over 30 different cultures. Over 80% of students do not speak English at home. The richly diverse multicultural community works together to create a well-resourced, orderly learning environment which caters for the needs of each individual and acknowledges and celebrates achievements. Cultural diversity flavours all school programs and provides a background for teaching tolerance.
The central focus for Athol Road Primary School is its students - their learning and well-being. Building supportive, caring relationships is the school's core building block. Students are taught to work cooperatively with others, to think laterally, make their own decisions and be responsible for their own learning and behaviour. Multi-skilled teachers, supported by strong leadership and a dedicated team of non-teaching staff, are committed to implementing a forward thinking, student focussed curriculum which is engaging, challenging and sustainable in order to equip students for the demands and opportunities of a changing society.
The school strives to foster the potential talents of our students by enriching their bodies, minds and creativity through a diverse range of extension activities that enhance the formal curriculum and challenge students to achieve excellence in a wide range of cultural, artistic and sporting activities both within the school and the wider community.
The school recognises the importance of the home/school relationship and encourages parent participation at a range of different levels. In cooperation with parents and the community, staff members establish high expectations for all students as the standard and provide a safe, supportive environment where students have the opportunity to become productive, knowledgeable and responsible citizens.
An Early Learning Centre incorporating playgroups and an on-site kindergarten provides a seamless transition to school and a strong link with the local community. Connections with community organisations such as Good Beginnings, Best Start and the FILDES Foundation provide important support for our school community.