School Improvement Report 2008

Fairview Primary School	Choose another School

Fairview Primary School has 21 teaching staff and caters for 275 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's address is 211 Back River Road NEW NORFOLK 7140. Phone (03) 6261 2842. 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, Fairview Primary School has carried over the equivalent of 49% of its annual resourcing package. Schools also receive additional funding to help reduce early years class sizes. The average class size at Fairview Primary School for groups containing Prep and Year 1 students is 23. Information about Fairview Primary School (provided by the school) Fairview Primary School is situated in New Norfolk on the North-Eastern or 'Boyer' side of the Derwent River, 35 km from Hobart. At Fairview we have a very strong focus on the wellbeing of all in our school community, our students, our staff and our families. This wellbeing and the development of positive relationships is central to all that we do. The staff work hard on ensuring that we have outstanding learning programs in place. The quality of these programs is reflected in the results that our students are achieving. We are very proud of the excellent levels of improvement being shown in both literacy and numeracy. Fairview School has modern facilities and large, well equipped grounds. It is a school where students feel safe, happy and above all, valued - a great place to learn and grow. View School Results