Craigieburn Primary School

Craigieburn Primary School

Our school is situated on about five hectares. We are the largest tenant of Malcolm Creek Learning Centre which currently includes a Kangan TAFE, City of Hume Maternal Health Centre and the Malcolm Creek Pre-School.

OUR SCHOOL

David Naismith is the Principal of our school and Pam Gouramanis and Jim Beattie are the Assistant Principals. Sheryl Zugaro, Dawn Hollaway, Sonya Hickson and Jessica Zugaro are in the main office. They are often the first people you have contact with at the school and will be happy to assist you if you have any queries.

Craigieburn Primary School provides an ideal environment for your child and a warm, caring community for all families. In 2003 we relocated to our current site in Grand Boulevard . Our new facility reflects current trends in education with the installation of technologically advanced classrooms that are bright and spacious. Other features include a full-size gym, art and performing arts rooms, fully equipped library,canteen and a full size oval.

At Craigieburn Primary School we are proud to offer the following:

WELFARE

• Caring, welcoming approach.
• Open communication between school and home
• Incentives to promote positive behaviour
• Prep- Grade 6 Buddy Program
• Whole School Discipline Policy
• Integration Program
• Before and After School Care Programs
• Opportunities for input into your child's grade placement
• Recording children's progress through Student Learning Diaries and comprehensive report formats twice yearly

CURRICULUM

• Straight Prep Options
• Early Years Program
• Established curriculum encompassing all eight key learning areas
• Extensive specialist program including Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts , Library and eLearning (integrating computers into classroom programs)

TECHNOLOGY

• At least 2-3 networked computers per classroom with access to Internet and Email
• Technology Lab in Library
• Digital Cameras, Televisions, Videos and DVD for Classroom use

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS

• Infant Playground with a range of play and fitness equipment
• Full-size oval and playground equipment
• Sandpits
• Two full-size basketball courts
• Two shaded areas and verandahs on each classroom
• Full-size indoor Gymnasium with stage facilities

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Fun Gym in Prep (Perceptual Motor Skills Program)
• Instrumental Music Program
• School Choir
• Annual Concert
• Interschool Sport
• Camping Program Years 2-6
• Canteen operating 5 days a week
• Junior School Council

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