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Coromandel Valley Primary School21069<br />

(Founded 1877)<br />

Head of School<br />

Christopher Bayly<br />

PYP coordinator<br />

Liz Black<br />

MYP coordinator<br />

Liz Black<br />

Status State<br />

Boarding/day Day<br />

Gender Coeducational<br />

Language of instruction<br />

English<br />

Coromandel Valley Primary School is a public school that was<br />

first opened in 1877, we can therefore boast a rich history in<br />

the district.<br />

The school is ideally situated in the picturesque Adelaide<br />

Hills surrounded by beautiful native flora and fauna, and we<br />

share responsibility for a wetlands reserve allowing ample<br />

opportunities for environmental education.<br />

Our vision is to develop global learners in a caring<br />

community. As a school community we have a strong<br />

emphasis on environmental education, inquiry learning,<br />

learning technologies and student wellbeing.<br />

Coromandel Valley Primary is:<br />

• An authorised MYP school working in collaboration with<br />

Blackwood High School for the past nine years.<br />

• An authorised PYP school with many excellent<br />

opportunities for developing students through our<br />

programme of inquiry and the learner profile.<br />

• Well known for involvement in environmental initiatives<br />

such as recycling, composting, solar energy, garden<br />

development and Waterwatch.<br />

• Involved in community activities including Pedal Prix,<br />

240<br />

Authorised programmes<br />

PYP, MYP<br />

Address<br />

339 Main Road<br />

Coromandel Valley<br />

sa 5051 | australia<br />

tel +61 8 8278 3693<br />

Email<br />

info@coromandps.sa.edu.au<br />

Website<br />

www.coromandps.sa.edu.au<br />

Jump Rope for Heart, dance, choir and Wakakirri.<br />

• Involved in a wide variety of programmes that support<br />

development of the arts.<br />

• Committed to supporting student growth through caring<br />

staff, a school chaplain, special needs classes, buddy<br />

classes and student representative council.<br />

• Heavily involved in developing school sports with 26 teams<br />

competing in five different sports.<br />

• An established international exchange programme.<br />

Our Academic Programme<br />

Coromandel Valley Primary has a strong emphasis on<br />

developing literacy through the Jolly Phonics programme,<br />

numeracy skills and a rich science/technology programme.<br />

Many students enter national competitions and our<br />

academic results are amongst the highest in Australia.<br />

Students learn German as a second language.<br />

Admissions<br />

Further information about Coromandel Valley School can be<br />

found on our website. The Principal conducts parent tours<br />

frequently and is happy to respond to any correspondence<br />

regarding enrolment.

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