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About Australia School

Australia School is a caring, committed learning community. The school principal, teachers, and staff aim to provide the opportunities and encouragement for the children to learn to their fullest potential in a secure and stimulating environment.

The Australia School educates all students within the Curriculum and Standard Frameworks expected in schools today.

Mathematics
Spanish
English
Science
Technology
Music and Arts
Health and Physical Education
History
Geography

Extensions to the curriculum are:

Computing
Religious Education
Assertive Discipline Policy
Musical productions
Drama and poetry

Comprehensive music program including instrumental tuition.

Choir with concerts throughout the year.

Excursions

Incursions (authors, plays, music groups)

After school sports and inter-school sports programs.

Facilities and Features:

Pre-School
Dedicated and caring staff
Active Parents and Guardians club
Friendly rural atmosphere with city facilities
Attractive uniform

Australia School is characterised by an atmosphere of harmony, cooperation, support and enthusiasm for work and pride in our school. We foster positive attitudes and are adaptive to change. Most of all, we encourage respect for all individuals and their contribution to the achievement of excellence in all things.

 


The School Building:

The school was built in 1945 in a block of 2.180 square metres. The school building is 3 storeys, the first floor comprises of a hall entrance, gallery and patio computer room, gym and sports room, toilets, showers and separate dressing rooms for girls and boys, kitchen and dining rooms, teachers’ room and headmaster’s office.

The second floor has 5 classrooms with very large windows and is surrounded by balconies, and the third floor has another 2 large classrooms.

Each classroom has the capacity for 35 students comfortably, lots of natural light (from the very large windows). The computer room has 9 computers and 2 printers for the use of students and teachers. The gym is shared with another school.