East Para Primary School is located in the north-eastern suburb of Para Hills. Gum trees and other native plants are a feature of the grounds and murals on the schools buildings reflect both the local history and the international program. The local district is serviced by a shopping centre and the large shopping complex of Tea Tree Plaza is just 2 km away. One of the unique features is the relatively small size of the school and the excellent resources available to both students and parents. The school focus is to provide a challenging, supportive environment that engages learners as a community of thinkers.
International programs
- Primary School Program
School focus
- Literacy and numeracy
- Performing arts
- Constructivist approach to learning
- Teaching and learning pedagogy
- Community support and school values
Facilities
- Networked computer suite
- 6 networked computers in each classroom
- 10 Apple Mac computers for use in film making
- Data Show and digital camera in each room
- Extensive grounds including large oval
- Hall used for physical activity and the performing arts
- 4 brightly coloured playgrounds used at playtime and in daily physical activity program
- Healthy food canteen
- Pre-school centre
Special interest programs
- Music program - including instrumental tuition, rock band, choir and performances Reception-Year 7
- Funtastics program - coordination Reception
Languages
- Japanese
Support services
- ESL support
- International Student Program manager
- Pastoral support worker
- School counsellor
- School chaplain
- Success for Boys program
- Intervention program - literacy and numeracy
- Learning assistance program
- Cross age tutoring
- Student 'buddy' classes
Co-curricular sports
- Daily physical activity
- Swimming
- Australian Rules football, rugby, soccer
- Netball
- Athletics, cross-country running
- T-ball
Other co-curricular activities
- Chess team
- Book Cup - reading challenge
- Calisthenics community club
- Student Representative Council - student voice and leadership
- Charity events
- Fun events including student disco, crazy hair day and pyjama day
- Environment committee and student managed recycling programs
- Music choir, rock band and concerts
- Community music performances
- J Rock Arts Festival - junior youth performing arts
- Interschool sporting competitions
