The Dorset Difference
At Dorset Primary School, our students and staff aim to inspire, achieve and succeed. We teach students to be lifelong learners and responsible, resilient people. Each student is supported by a team of experienced and passionate educators.
We focus on building and maintaining strong relationships centered on trust and respect. Student voice is promoted through a range of leadership roles, a Junior School Council and lunchtime clubs. Clubs are tailored to student interests and include a choir and art club among many others. Our breakfast club also runs before school each day.
Staff are highly trained in Restorative Practices and we provide mental health support for students. Students also participate in social-emotional learning programs that target age-appropriate. Our school facilities and includes a full-size synthetic football/soccer oval, this includes an Athletics running track, a basketball court and a high-capacity indoor gymnasium hall. We also have purpose-built play areas such as Foundation, Year 1/2, Year 3/4, Year 5/6 playground, a Peace Garden and a Sanctuary.
From Year 3, students participate in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program and play an active part in growing, cultivating and maintaining our produce gardens.
Our specialist program includes:
· Health and Physical Education · Performing Arts · Italian · Science · Digital Technologies · Visual Arts
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