Sunbury Primary School can trace its origins back to 1869 and was the first school to be established in the area. Today the school is one of eleven state and private schools within the Sunbury area. In June 1999, the school was relocated from its Macedon Street site (established in 1911) to Jacksons Hill, a new residential development area on the southern boundary of Sunbury. The school is housed in attractive, refurbished, heritage-listed bluestone and weatherboard buildings in a treed environment. The heritage buildings and landscape provide a first class learning environment, a unique blend of old charm and modern facilities. The school facilities include well-appointed classrooms, specialist art and music rooms (including instrumental music), a library, a large hall and a centre for parents. A computer network allows the use of a range of software and provides students and staff with links across the school and with the Internet. In the school grounds, students have access to an oval, basketball courts, tennis courts, shaded and passive recreation areas and playground equipment designed by the students. Students have completed stage one of the school's sculpture garden, featuring a birdbath, hedge and mosaic tiled path. The school's enrolment of 250 is expected to continue to rise gradually during the next few years.   AIMS The main aim of the school is to foster in students, qualities and skills which will enable them to learn in an ever-changing world. Sunbury Primary School has a strong family theme and presents a range of opportunities for involvement and engagement of parents. It is a place where learning is valued and supported by all. Great emphasis is placed on the provision of quality educational opportunities for students, staff, parents and the broader community. The school also provides a large number of additional activities designed to enhance students' cultural pursuits, sporting and leisure activities, environmental awareness, citizenship, decision making abilities, community involvement and general welfare.   CURRICULUM The school provides a comprehensive curriculum which includes English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Languages Other Than English (Italian), Science, Studies of Society and Environment, Technology, The Arts &endash; Visual Arts and Performing Arts. The school provides specialist programs that include Languages Other Than English (Italian), The Arts: Visual Arts and Performing Arts, Reading Recovery and Integration. These curriculum areas are actively supported through: Arts instrumental music music/drama performances sculpture garden area visual arts enrichment program utilising the talents of professional artists.   Reading Recovery   Learning Technologies school website school computer network for intranet and internet access   Student development and enrichment bicycle education camps, incursions and excursions clubs program drug education "Turning the Tide" Health and Human Relations Horticulture house captains Individual School Drug Education Strategy (ISDES) intensive swimming program interschool sport Junior Red Cross school peer support Perceptual Motor Program Police in Schools student council Sunsmart World Vision Sponsorship Year 6 Citizenship Awards Outside School Hours Care Program Parent Involvement classroom assistance horticulture library technician duties parent education programs Parents Association School Council special events sporting activities   Special Projects being undertaken: development of horticulture centre landscaping of school grounds extension of playground equipment development of sculpture garden development of our website   For further details, phone the school on 9744 9744 or fax on 9744 9799. Click the camera for a Virtual Visit

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