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A Message from the Principal
Welcome to Bakewell Primary School Our school, is a large, modern, urban Primary and Pre School situated in the Palmerston suburb of Bakewell. The school currently caters for 558 students - 95 Preschool and Primary in 23 classes from Transition to Year 6. The school has a managed enrolment strategy in place and mainly caters for families from the suburbs of Bakewell and Gunn (The Chase). Our school provides a stimulating, safe and caring learning environment. Teaching and learning are a high priority and students are given opportunities to reach their full potential. Within the school community we value the contributions of all students, their families and staff. We believe that optimum learning occurs when the school and home / community work in partnership. We have an open door policy and parents are welcome in the school and classrooms at all times. The school has a clear strategic focus on improving student outcomes and endeavours to maximise student learning opportunities academically, socially and emotionally. Classes are mainly single levelled and cater for the diverse needs of the students. The school follows an inclusive approach to catering for student needs. Specialist programs eg Science, Special Education, Physical Education, Music, ESL, Early Childhood Intervention, Literacy and Numeracy Support, Defence School Transition Aide (DSTA), Quicksmart Maths are in place to assist learners. General Learning Areas are air-conditioned, grouped in four classrooms per block and set in landscaped gardens. A library, two computer laboratories, special education facility, Pre School, canteen, assembly and stage areas, sports facilities, covered basketball courts and oval provide for daily teaching requirements and after school activities. An Out of School Hours Care program caters for students after school and during holiday periods. All school buildings have networked data points with computers in each classroom. Most classrooms have Interactive Whiteboard technology installed and the two well equipped Computer Laboratories enhance student learning opportunities and ICT skill development. I hope you enjoy our website as we give you a glimpse of life at Bakewell Primary School. Kind Regards, June Wessels, Principal (2001 - )
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