Thorndon Park Primary School is a small, metropolitan school located in the picturesque north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide, at the base of Black Hill Conservation Park. The focus of the school is ‘Learning Today for the Future’ which is enhanced by the academic and wellbeing programs. The school’s priority is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to become well-balanced, resilient and confident individuals who are active, effective community members and life-long learners.

School facilities and resources

• Spacious grounds and air-conditioned buildings
• Computer suite with internet access
• Computers and Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms
• Library/resource centre
• Dedicated art/science/technology room
• Italian and activity rooms
• Sporting facilities include cricket/volleyball nets, basketball/netball courts and oval
• Native children’s forest and shaded modern playground equipment
• pioneer mud brick hut – friendship hut
• Canteen

Student support services

• ESL support
• International Student Program manager
• Bi-lingual support officers
• Pastoral support worker
• Individual learning plans
• Program Achieve - student wellbeing
• Challenge program for gifted and talented students
• Learning intervention and assistance programs
• Community mentor program
• Student ‘buddy’ system
• After hours school care service
• Vacation care program

Strong focus areas

• Literacy and numeracy
• Higher order thinking skills
• Information communication technology
• Student health and wellbeing
• Physical education

Sporting activities

• Literacy and numeracy
• Higher order thinking skills
• Information communication technology
• Student health and wellbeing
• Physical education

Special interest programs

• Dance/drama program Reception-Year 7
• Physical education program – coordination, fitness and sport Reception-Year 7

Co-curricular clubs and competitions

• Instrumental music tuition – brass, keyboard and guitar
• Festival of Music choir
• Student forum groups – student voice and leadership
• Academic competitions
• Dance productions
• Camps and excursions
• Stamp club
• Sporting clinics
• Interschool sporting competitions

Languages

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Italian

International programs

• Primary School Program
• Primary School Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours