School Improvement Report 2008

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Claremont Primary School has 25 teaching staff and caters for 367 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's address is Cadbury Road CLAREMONT 7011. Phone (03) 6249 2102. Schools receive an annual resource package for the purpose of providing educational programs for students throughout that year. Schools may also receive other funding from the Department as well as receiving income from other sources. Generally, like the resource package, these funds should be used in the year that they are received. However, in some circumstances, schools may need to carry funds over from one year to the next. A reasonable carry over is 25% of a school's annual resourcing package. As at January 31 2009, Claremont Primary School has carried over the equivalent of 27% of its annual resourcing package. Schools also receive additional funding to help reduce early years class sizes. The average class size at Claremont Primary School for groups containing Prep and Year 1 students is 25. Information about Claremont Primary School (provided by the school) Claremont Primary School is located in Claremont, Tasmania. The school was established in 1890 and has a tradition of providing quality, state funded education for students in Years K – 6 from the surrounding community. Like all Tasmanian government schools, Claremont Primary School is committed to the goal that every student has the opportunity to learn and achieve his or her potential. The school is guided by the Learner at the Centre framework and embraces the government's priority areas including Literacy and Numeracy – improving the basic literacy and numeracy skills of all school-aged children. Claremont Primary School is committed to working with its community and supporting teachers working together, designing personalised learning opportunities for all students. For further information, regarding Claremont Primary School please contact the principal. View School Results