School Improvement Report 2008

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Avoca Primary School has 3 teaching staff and caters for 35 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's address is 30 St Paul's Street AVOCA 7213. Phone (03) 6384 2117. 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, Avoca Primary School has carried over the equivalent of 62% of its annual resourcing package. Schools also receive additional funding to help reduce early years class sizes. The average class size at Avoca Primary School for groups containing Prep and Year 1 students is 13. Information about Avoca Primary School (provided by the school) Avoca Primary School is committed to providing a quality learning environment. Education at Avoca Primary School ensures that students develop a love of learning that will last well beyond their school years. In this safe and caring school children are provided with a diverse range of learning opportunities, both in and out of the classroom. The friendly and caring atmosphere of the school encourages students to develop confident communication skills and a strong belief in their own abilities. As well as recognising and adopting the national goals for education and supporting the stated priorities of the Department of Education the school will i) Provide the best possible education for children ii) Stimulate a love of learning and hence the self motivation to go on learning through out life iii) Maintain a collaborative approach to the workplace for staff, children and parents iv) Promote the school community partnership in education. Parents and community members are a valued part of our school, taking part in exchanging knowledge and ideas in a learning situation. View School Results