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Delivering Excellence in Education

Palmerston’s Leading Independent Public School

Welcome to Bakewell Primary

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We are an Independent Public School delivering excellence in education from Preschool to Year 6.

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Promoting Excellence

Positive Relationships and High Expectations

We are committed to positive relationships and high expectations and believe that optimal learning occurs when the school, home and community work together in partnership. We take great pride in being the ‘School of Choice’ for families residing within our priority enrolment area of Bakewell, Gunn and Johnston.

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Palmerston’s Leading Independent Public School

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Programs and Services

We offer an extensive range of programs and services ensuring your child has every opportunity to be a successful learner and a capable and confident global citizen.

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AVID

AVID establishes a motivating and enriching environment equipping students with the tools to become successful learners.

Visible Learning

Visible Learning is an integral part of learning at Bakewell Primary School.

Early Childhood Learning

They say “from little things big things grow”.

English & Maths

Student achievement in the areas of English and Maths is a priority at Bakewell.

Academic Advancement Classes

Enhanced and extended learning programs.

1:1 iPad Learning Program

An innovative learning program at Bakewell Primary School.

Robotics and Coding

Digital technologies learning based on STEM.

Peer to Peer Support

This collaboration program aims to develop relationships between younger and older students.

Visual Arts

Students create artworks that involve a degree of experimentation, skill development creative flair.

Library

A learning centre for all students, teaching staff and parents.

Physical Education

Physical activity is important to a child's development and forming a healthy and active lifestyle.

STEM

The academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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14 February 2018

Newsletter - 14 February 2018 Positive Relationships

The Bakewell Mantra, Positive Relationships and High Expectations places the notion of relationships up front. It recognises that without a positive, respectful and healthy relationship quality teaching, and therefore learning, does not occur. To learn, students need to be engaged. To be engaged, there…

Passionate Educators

Meet our Leadership

Bakewell Primary Executive Team is led by our Principal, Paul Nyhuis. Paul is a passionate educational leader with over 20 years of professional experience and has been the Principal at Bakewell since 2013.

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