Beacon Primary School is located on Broadbent Street and comprises
of a main building (3 classrooms), a Library/Information Centre,
playground areas, a Botanical Garden, sheds and a dirt oval.
The uniform colours are royal blue and yellow with “Truth
Is Light” as the emblem and motto for the school. The
current school population is 43 children from kindergarten
to year 7.
The school offers a varied and rich learning program across
all eight learning areas, delivered by 2 full time teachers,
a Principal and part time teachers. Special needs and multi-aged
classes are addressed by the use of teacher assistants and
creative timetabling.
As a small rural school we are involved in regional sports
programs such as swimming, athletics and cross country running.
To further enrich the curriculum, PEAC courses are available
through the Midlands District Office via online and on site
activities. Children who live on outlying farms are eligible
for a subsidised bus service to and from school.
External agencies such as speech therapy, OT, mobile dental
clinic and Student Psychological Services regularly visit
the school.
Beacon Primary School |
School built in 1954 |
Front entrance garden &
gazebo |
Beacon Playgroup
President: Karrie Stewart
Secretary/Treasurer: Vanessa Munns
Location: Playgroup rooms at the rear of
the Beacon Hall. Entry is off Hamilton Street.
Facilities: Playgroup facilities include
two activity rooms, an outdoor playground and sandpit, undercover
courtyard and access to the community kitchen, toilets and
baby change room.
Hours of operation: 9:30 –11am each
Tuesday. Excluding school holidays and public holidays.
The Program: The parents of the children
who attend Beacon Playgroup volunteer to co-ordinate activities.
It is an opportunity to give children aged 0-4 years experiences
that will enhance their social, physical and cognitive development.
There are resources and equipment for activities such as painting,
drawing, craft, water play, sand play, imaginative play, reading,
puzzles and active play. All members pay a family fee that
covers Playgroup Association membership and consumable resources.
Fundraising occurs throughout the year to purchase new toys.
The Playgroup is also involved in supporting the Beacon Toy Library and the proposed Beacon
Daycare Project.
Meetings: Meetings are held as the need arises
to discuss fundraising ideas, and operational suggestions.
The AGM is held every December.
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Extracurricular Activities
JUNIOR THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM
This program is run every two years. It is offered to the
senior group of children from the Beacon Primary School as
an extra curricular activity. Supported by the Senior Theatre Arts Club, volunteers help teach the children about stage
performance. The program is run during term three and usually
concludes with an evening ‘show’ for the community.
Membership is $2 per child
Contact Mrs Megan Beagley (08) 9686 1023, Mrs Marian Kirby
(08) 9686 4023 or Mrs Sarah Munns (08) 9686 1181 for more
information.
MUSIC LESSONS
After-school-hours music tuition is available for beginners
to intermediate levels on the following instruments. Tuition
includes aspects of theory, musicianship and technical skills.
Adults are also welcome.
Violin, Piano, Guitar
Mrs Vanessa Munns
Phone: (08) 9686 1184
Flute
Mrs Megan Beagley
Phone:
(08) 9686 1023
Last modified 30-Aug-2011
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