School Improvement Report 2008

Bridport Primary School	Choose another School

Bridport Primary School has 10 teaching staff and caters for 161 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's address is 10 South Street BRIDPORT 7262. Phone (03) 6356 1226. 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, Bridport Primary School has carried over the equivalent of 85% of its annual resourcing package. Schools also receive additional funding to help reduce early years class sizes. The average class size at Bridport Primary School for groups containing Prep and Year 1 students is 23. Information about Bridport Primary School (provided by the school) Bridport Primary School places very high importance on the interaction between home, school and the broader community with the belief that the central concern must be the child. The school acknowledges all aspects of the individual’s intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth – taking into consideration the varying rates of development of these aspects within each individual. As a result, teaching approaches, curriculum content and organization are receptive to social justice and the needs of each individual. Language and the ability to communicate is of central importance. The school strives to convey to students the view that learning is lifelong and that they play a central role in managing and ensuring the effectiveness of their own learning. Our Vision: For every child: to feel safe to feel connected to our school to be engaged with their learning to experience success and ultimately be given the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Curriculum The school curriculum is based on the Tasmanian Curriculum Framework. Specialist teachers cover Physical Education & Music. A Resource Teacher & Flying Start teacher support learning in classrooms. 5 teacher assistants also provide additional support to students from Prep to Grade 6. Sport and Outdoor Education are also features of the upper primary program. Visiting performances and excursion opportunities are contained within the school program and involve all classes Kinder – Grade 6. Celebration of achievement is prominent with regular assemblies at which classes take turns to showcase their work. View School Results