Paradise Primary School

Welcome to our Website

We welcome you to our website. We hope you enjoy looking at the wonderful aspects of our school. Since 1978, Paradise Primary School has provided a safe, supportive and effective learning environment.

At Paradise a strong emphasis is placed on teaching the basics, supported by Information & Communication Technologies, complemented by a range of activities that encourage children to explore, problem solve and investigate.

Our picturesque location, wide range of activities and extensive facilities complete the picture of a school well placed to guide keen young minds on their educational path to the future.

About Our School

Paradise Primary School is a Reception to Year 7 school located in the leafy suburb of Paradise, South Australia with open spaced and enclosed classroom facilities, extensive outdoor play areas and a gymnasium.

We aim to create a friendly, co-operative educational community where students, staff and parents form partnerships to achieve a supportive, caring, safe, stimulating and attractive learning environment.

A buddy system operates where students from a senior class pair up with students from a junior class to offer peer support.

Staff 2012

Chris Warnest	Principal
Ruth Williamson	Senior Leader
Delene Pick	Reception
Gay Walsh	Reception/Year 1
Laura Eliseo/ Heather Wills/	Year 1/2
Barry Hill	Year 2/3
Carol Ferris	Year 3/4
Sue Retallick	Year 4/5
Chris Hassiotis	Year 5/6
Brenton Wilksch	Year 6/7
Laura Eliseo	Year 1/2, Italian
Heather Wills	Special Ed, ESL
Yolande Elliott	Teacher Librarian
Verity Gardner	Music
Ruth Williamson	PE
Carol Ferris & Heather Wills	Reading Support Teachers
Sandee Ising	Literacy Coach

Support Staff

School Services Officers
Linda Bannister	Receptionist/Admin
Lee Taylor	Finance Officer
Carla Smith	Classroom support
Silvy Totani	Classroom support
Hedda Bunt	Library
Other Support Services
Ferry Cillessen	Groundsperson
Chris Ballantyne	Christian Pastoral Care Worker
Nada BouChebli	Director Out of School Hours Care

Student Voice

Primary Years and Middle Years students are all involved in student action teams (STACT). These meet weekly and cover areas such as: grounds, sports, peer mediation, public relations, student welfare and needs of others. All classes have regular class meetings which feed into SRC (Student Representative Council).

Behaviour Management Policy

The school has an effective discipline policy and procedures in place for the school yard and classroom. The school operates under a Restorative Justices policy. We encourage positive behaviours and development of personal responsibility, caring for others, self confidence and a positive sense of well being. Further details can be found in the School Handbook.

Special Programs

Programs are in place to support students with learning difficulties. These programs include; Reading Recovery, Early Literacy Assessment, LAP, Speech Support and a Co-ordination Program. The school also offers special interest programs for example Land care, Pedal Prix, Festival Choir, Junior Choir and Instrumental Music Instruction.

Camps and excursions are encouraged. Every year there is a Year 6/7 Aquatic Camp and the R-5 classes attend swimming lessons at a local indoor pool.

Senior students are given opportunities to participate in national competitions in English, Mathematics, Computing and the Tournament of the Minds.

Other interschool competitions are available such as Rugby tournaments and sports such as Netball, Soccer and Cricket. These are also available at the SAPSASA level. We encourage all children to wear our uniform. It gives the students a sense of shared identity. Teachers often receive comments about how good our students look when out in the community. The uniform is a sensible set of comfortable clothes with the aim of keeping children safe and warm. An example of both summer and winter uniforms can be seen on display in the front office.