Welcome to Hawthorndene Primary School
The area of Hawthorndene is semi rural complemented with the modern facilities of surburbia. This makes it an attractive place to live and work.
The school is a focal point for its community. By and large the students
are a happy, confident
and creative group with a caring and courteous attitude towards others.
The staff is caring, experienced, skilled, knowledgeable, creative and adaptable.
This is reflected in the quality of the classroom and support programs that exist. These along
with the comprehensive Performing
Arts, Instrumental Music & Sports programs which contribute
significantly
to the school's culture, are highly valued by the whole school community. Students
requiring support are identified and catered for through the schools Early Intervention strategy.
Students With High Intellectual Potential are provided with opportunities through participation & involvement in school performances, instrumental music & choir as well as supportive classroom methodologies and programs such as the Tournament of Minds.
The school's high quality Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) & Vacation
Care (VACOS) programs
which are conducted on the school site provide
an invaluable service to the school and wider community.
