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Kyilla Primary School |  | ||
Kyilla Primary School Selkirk Street North Perth WA 6006 Telephone 08 9444 1828 Fax 08 9242 4002 email kyilla@kyilla.iinet.net.au http://www.yesco.com.au/kyilla/index.htm | |||
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Kyilla’s Vision | | ||
Children, their families and the staff working together to create better futures, through the joy of learning. | |||
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Kyilla's Ethos | | ||
We at Kyilla are committed to: Learning which is:-Student-centred and developmental; flexible, relevant and practical; and stimulating and fun in a community of learners.
Innovative teaching which:-Recognises the individual; focuses on life-long learning; and provides a balance of experiences.
Maintaining an environment which is:-Safe and supportive; Caring and respectful; and Active and involving. | |||
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Kyilla Primary School | | ||
is a unique Government neighbourhood school located in North Perth. Features include A focus on children and their learning. High academic achievements. A supportive, caring environment. Welcomed inclusion of parents as partners. Small numbers – each child’s needs are catered for and recognised. A friendly, experienced staff. Innovative teaching. A whole-school focus on development of self esteem. Specialist art and music programmes. Talented and gifted programme for all students. Many children attend extension courses. Involvement of families. Quality educational facilities including a new state of the art Library Resource Centre. Kindy and new Pre-primary centres. | |||
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CURRICULUM | | ||
Teachers at Kyilla promote student-centred learning across eight learning areas. The ArtsThe Kyilla choir and recorder group participate in a number of music festivals each year; many of Kyilla’s instrumental music students gain secondary scholarships to specialist music schools. An art exhibition of all student’s work is held annually.Health and Physical EducationThe programme is based on development of fundamental movement skills through fun and participation. Children participate in local sporting competitions.Technology and EnterpriseA new learning area where children create new products to fulfil a need.Languages Other Than EnglishYears 1 – 7 learn Italian.Society and EnvironmentThe focuses are respect for others, co-operation and caring for our environment.EnglishAll English learning is based on First Steps strategies. Literacy skills are a high priority.ScienceScience is based on children discovering scientific principles through hands-on activities, investigations and experiments.MathematicsThe focuses are development of basic mathematical skills and problem solving abilities. | |||
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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT | | ||
Parents as Educative PartnersParents are regarded as the most significant people in children’s lives and are the vital link in children’s learning.Parental involvement in, and an understanding of learning at school, is a fundamental cornerstone of Kyilla’s Ethos. Parents and CitizensAn active Parents and Citizens group meets on the first Monday of each month. All parents are most welcome to attend P. & C. meetings.School Management CouncilThe School Management Council makes decisions about Kyilla.Three elected parent representatives are members of this group. | |||
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TERM DATES | | ||
SCHOOL YEAR 2001Semester 1Term 1Monday 5th February - Thursday 12th April(Teachers resume Thursday 1st February) TERM BREAK Friday 13th April - Sunday 29th April Term 2Monday 30th April - Friday 6th JulyTERM BREAK Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July Semester 2Term 3Monday 23rd July - Friday 28th SeptemberTERM BREAK Saturday 29th September - Sunday 14th October Term 4Monday 15th October - Thursday 20th DecemberStudents commence Monday 4th February, 2002. School Development Days Tuesday - 5th June 2001 Monday - 3rd September 2001 Friday - 16th November 2001 | |||
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LOCATION | | ||
For more information or enrolment details contact:Kyilla Primary SchoolSelkirk StreetNorth Perth WA 6006 Telephone 08 9444 1828 Fax 08 9242 4002 email kyilla@kyilla.iinet.net.au Pre-primary (Red Door) T9201 2278 Pre-primary (Blue Door) T9201 9585 Library T9242 4143 Fax9242 1899 Kindergarten (Haynes St) T9444 4240 e-mail - name@kyilla.iinet.net.au web page http://www.yesco.com.au/kyilla/index.htm | |||
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