Belair Primary School is located in the Adelaide foothills and is a leading Eco-school and showcase Sustainable School, utilising the wonderful hills environment and close proximity to a National Park to integrate environmental education into all learning areas. Belair Primary School is an International Baccalaureate School teaching both the Middle Years and Primary Years Programs providing a global perspective on education with a holistic problem solving approach. The school is well respected in the district for its outstanding academic, sporting and cultural achievements and is proudly supported by a committed and involved parent group.
International programs
- Primary School Program
- Primary School Study Abroad Program
School focus
- Literacy and numeracy
- Environmental education
- Japanese
- Music
- Information communication technology
- International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP)
- International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP)
Facilities
- Comfortable, air-conditioned buildings
- Modern computing and information technology resources
- Interactive whiteboards in all teaching areas
- Well resourced library
- Hall used for indoor sport, assemblies and performances
- Large oval and well maintained grounds
- Three playground areas
- Photovoltaic energy system for electricity supply and school research
- Canteen
Languages
- Japanese (Reception - Year 7)
Support services
- English support
- International Student Program manager
- Pastoral support worker
- Kids Hope mentoring program
- Staff trained in ‘Success for Boys’ to support education strategies
- Student ‘buddy’ system
- Buddy classes
- Out of school hours care service
- Vacation care programs
Co-curricular sports
- Soccer
- Cricket
- Softball
- Netball
- Football
- Basketball
Other co-curricular activities
- Interschool debating
- Student Representative Council
- Kids Congress club - provides additional focus on Eco activity – WaterWatch, Weed Warriors, revegetation projects
- After school language classes - French and Chinese
- Coding club
- Gardening club - vegetable garden, grow and sell herbs
- Tournament of the Minds – national team problem solving competition
- Jump Rope 4 Heart – skipping competition
- Student art gallery
- Student Eco tours
- Interschool sporting teams
- Camps
Languages and Co-curricular sports may be subject to student numbers