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UPCOMING EVENTS
| Wed, Aug 14th, 2013Chinese Dragon Festival |
| Fri, Aug 23rd, 2013, @8:45amBook Week ParadePlease join us to celebrate the conclusion of Book Week with our Book Week Parade - a highlight in our Primary School every year. |
| Sun, Sep 8th, 2013, @4:00pmHocknull House Primary Chapel ServicePlease join us for the HocknullHouse Chapel Service - to be held at the Anglican Church of Noosa, 17 William Street Tewantin. All Welcome. |
| Sun, Sep 15th, 2013Year 6 Canberra TripYear 6 students to travel to Sydney, Canberra and Perisher during their annual trip to Parliament House etc. |
| Fri, Oct 25th, 2013Prep visit to Australia ZooPreps are off to the wonderful Australia Zoo. Students to bring their hat, lunch and drink. |
| Fri, Nov 8th, 2013Year One day camp to Camp MaranathaYear One Day camp to Camp Maranatha at Yandina. Students to wear their sports uniform. |
| Sun, Nov 24th, 2013, @4:00pmRafter and Williamson House Primary Chapel ServicePlease join us for the Rafter and Williamson Chapel Service - to be held at the Anglican Church of Noosa, 17 William Street Tewantin. All Welcome. |
| Fri, Nov 29th, 2013, @8:45amPrep to Y3 Celebration of LearningPlease join us as we celebrate the conclusion of 2013 with the Prep to Year 3 students. |
ENQUIRIES
TERM DATES for 2013
Term 1 - Tue 29 Jan - Thu 28 Mar
Term 2 - Mon 15 Apr - Fri 21 June
Term 3 - Mon 15 Jul - Fri 20 Sep
Term 4 - Tue 8 Oct - Wed 4 Dec
TERM DATES for 2014
Term 1 - Wed 29 Jan - Fri 28 Mar
Term 2 - Mon 14 Apr - Fri 20 June
Term 3 - Mon 14 Jul - Fri 19 Sep
Term 4 - Tue 7 Oct - Wed 3 Dec
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Welcome
PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTACT NUMBERSPrimary School Office : 5471 5545
Primary ABSENTEE Line : 5471 5518
Primary email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Primary School at St Andrew's Anglican College caters for boys and girls from Preparatory to Year 6. The students are carefully nurtured by caring, dedicated and professional staff who focus on each individual's academic, physical, social and emotional needs. The children are encouraged to do their best in all of their endeavours.
The Primary School offers a stimulating curriculum to its students. We aim to foster in each child a love for learning in a safe and secure environment. This is achieved through the delivery of an integrated learning approach by each class teacher and within the caring culture and varied opportunities which exist within the school. There is a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy within the academic program.
Strength in depth
All students in the Primary School study the following curriculum areas: Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science, Technology, The Arts, Music, Health & Physical Education and Religious Education. In addition to these subjects, from Prep, the students learn Chinese. The use of computers is integrated throughout the curriculum. 
Each class teacher identifies students within the class who would benefit from extension work or learning support. The teacher coordinates, with the Learning Support and Extension & Enrichment teachers, the adaptation of the curriculum delivery so as to cater for the academic needs for these students while the Learning Centre plays an integral role in the development of the information skills required to develop life long learners. Opportunity and values
In addition, the students have many opportunities to participate in a wide range of sporting, outdoor and cultural activities, which help to develop their self-esteem and social interactions, while ensuring a holistic education. Underpinning our daily work in the Primary School is the nurturing in each child a love of God and the living of Christian values. We endeavour to instil in each child an understanding of tolerance, respect, co-operation and appropriate manners towards others within the College community. We believe that it is important for each child to understand the basis of the Christian faith. We achieve this through our daily approach, Religious Education lessons and our weekly Chapel Services. We value, very much, the importance of parent involvement within the classroom.
Support
The school believes that the best education for the child occurs within a three-way process. It is the partnerships developed between the child and teacher, child and parent, and parents and teachers. Open and honest communication between home and school is absolutely necessary for the well-being of the students at the school. We welcome your involvement and support in the educative process within the Primary School. The Staff continually seek to develop in the children a sense of self-discipline. We are conscious of the way in which the students represent the school in their behaviour and attitude. The principles of appropriate conduct are regularly affirmed by the staff. 
The Primary School encourages our students to: - Be motivated to achieve to their personal best.
- Complete tasks to the best of their ability.
- Develop a positive attitude towards their learning.
- Be confident, self-assured and assertive.
- Be critical thinkers.
- Become skilled in the use of information technology.
- Participate fully in opportunities presented to them.
- Develop and define their personal spirituality within an Anglican framework.
The characteristics we see important to foster in our primary students are:
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Available here for your information is the Primary School Handbook containing comprehensive information on the Primary School at St Andrew's.
I welcome you, your child and your family into the Primary School. The Staff look forward to developing a strong and positive relationship with you.
Mr Robert Paterson
HEAD OF PRIMARY
