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A Message from the Principal
Welcome to Bakewell Primary School Our school, which commenced operation in 1999, is a large, modern, urban Primary and Pre School situated in the Palmerston suburb of Bakewell. Our school is made up of 38 teaching staff, 9 administration staff , 30 support staff and approximately 710 students. Our families predominantly come 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 multi-levelled and cater for the diverse needs of the students. The school follows an inclusive approach to catering for student needs. Specialist programs eg Technology, Special Education, Physical Education, ESL, Literacy Resource, Early Childhood Intervention, Rock and Water, Defence School Transition Aide (DSTA) are in place to assist identified learners requiring support. General Learning Areas are air-conditioned, grouped in four classrooms per block and set in landscaped gardens. A library, computer laboratory, special education facility, Pre School, canteen, assembly and stage areas, sports facilities and oval provide for daily teaching requirements and after school activities. An Out of School Hours Care program operates from the Pre School after school and during holiday periods. The school's growth has necessitated the building of eight transportable classrooms. All school buildings have networked data points with computers in each classroom and a well equipped Computer Laboratory to provide ready access to the Intranet and Internet and enhance student learning opportunities. 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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