All department school sites and early childhood education and care services must have a sun protection policy in effect for school terms 1, 3 and 4 and whenever ultra violet (UV) radiation levels reach 3 or above. Children and young people are encouraged to be responsible for their own sun protection.
Mount Barker Primary School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school. This approach to behaviour and learning highlights the importance of a positive, supportive community and increases our students’ wellbeing and learning success. PBL explicitly teaches students what is expected from them at different times and spaces in the school. The focus is then given to the students who are consistently doing the right thing and they are acknowledged for their efforts.
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At Mount Barker Primary School the Governing Council have chosen to endorse our school uniform as it creates a shared identity for our students. We strive to ensure students experience a sense of belonging encourage and feel proud to be enrolled at Mount Barker Primary. Wearing a uniform unites us as a community of successful learners.
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In term 1 all parents are invited to attend a parent/teacher conference. This is an opportunity for teachers to provide feedback on how students have settle for the year and goals that have been set. It also provides parents with an opportunity to share things that have been going well for their child and to share any areas that require further support. At the end of term 1 any students who require a personalised curriculum will be invited to take part in the One Plan process. ...
Mount Barker Primary School's dress code aims to keep our students safe
• Students complying with the school dress code are clearly visible when away from the school during excursions.
• Provide a sense of belonging and citizenship amongst our students
• Address notions of peer pressure with regard to fashion and appearance, by keeping all students appearance equal.
• Assist families with the cost of clothing for their children.
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Mount Barker Primary School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students.
Our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience reflect our school’s high expectations of all members of the school community to support students to become responsible citizens.
