Our School Community
Staff
Students
School Values
The School Council
The Junior School Council
The Parents and Friends Association

 

Parental Involvement
Parents are welcome partners at Heidelberg Primary School - opportunities exist for participation in school life through membership of our School Council, its various sub-committees, the Parent And Friends Association, or through direct classroom involvement.

Information is provided to parents through the weekly Newsletter 'Capers', consultations, questionnaires, information nights, formal parent teacher interviews and the opportunity to contact the school whenever necessary.

 

School Values:
Integrity:
 

Being honest, assuming responsibility for our actions and helping others to develop positive attitudes towards themselves.

I treat students, parents and teachers with courtesy and respect.

I am tolerant of differences in other students, parents and teachers.

I take pride in my work and in my school.

I am sensitive towards others' feelings and opinions.

 

Cooperation:
 

Everyone working together to achieve common goals.

I work well with everyone in the school community.

I listen to and value the opinions and skills of others.

I work as a member of a team.

I help and support others to achieve their best.

 

Care:
 

Giving each other support; showing tolerance and understanding of each other's needs.

I help, acknowledge and support others.

I listen to others' points of view.

I consider others' needs.

I am kind and consider others' feelings.

I give and share.

I work with others.

 

Respect:
 

A commitment to the rights of others who may have ideas different from mine; Treating others in the way that I would like to be treated.

 

For others:

I listen to others.

I trust their decisions.

I understand that others have rights.

I understand that they may have ideas that are different from mine.

 

   
For myself:
I will look after myself to stay happy and healthy.

 

Junior School Council

Representatives elected from each class in the school meet regularly to discuss issues of concern to the students. These are reported to the senior council and the Junior School Council members are invited to attend at least two senior meetings throughout the year. Junior School Council is also involved in fund raising activities.