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The A-Z of Information about Palmerston
Welcome to Palmerston District Primary School. We have provided an A-Z of information to assist in a smooth transition to Palmerston Primary School. If you have any further questions, please call the front office on 02 6142 1440 and they will endeavor to assist you.
English as an Additional Language or Dialect
Our students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) are supported, in their classrooms, in small group sessions and one-to-one, where required. Teachers have specific expertise in language development and work collaboratively with the EAL/D teacher to assess and support EAL/D students to access and engage with the curriculum.
We use comprehensive assessments of literacy and numeracy, from whole school assessment data, teacher assessment and system assessment data, to identify the needs of our children.
Evacuation Procedures
To prepare students for emergencies, evacuation procedures are practised regularly. In the event of a fire or other emergency requiring evacuation, everyone leaves the school building and assembles at the designated evacuation point where teachers check class rolls and wait for the all clear signal. Our chief fire warden is the Principal.
Excursions/Incursions
Excursions are an integral part of the education program at Palmerston District Primary School. Through excursions, students benefit from enriching experiences which enhance their educational program by giving them direct access to skills, knowledge and understanding they need to relate to their social and environmental surroundings. Experiential learning of this type is invaluable for integrating the education experience within the wider community. School uniform must be worn when students attend these activities.
Excursions are an optional enrichment activity as defined by the School Board and parents are expected to pay for the activity if they wish their children to participate. A student support fund is available to assist students in financial need. Please contact the school if you require this assistance.