Bellevue Heights Primary is a dynamic and vibrant school in the foothills of Adelaide in South Australia. We are a welcoming community that prides itself on catering for the learning and well being of all students.
Our motto “Learning and growing together to enrich the world” is reflected in the school’s diversity, values, curriculum and policies.
Bellevue Heights is a primary school offering Reception to Year 6 for students.
We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, with extensive early intervention support when needed. Early years classes use Heggerty’s, Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar programs to develop a sound foundation in literacy skills. The Australian National Curriculum is the basis for all curriculum content.
We believe students learn best when they can have an active role in their learning. From Reception, children have a say in what happens at their school through the Student Representative Council (SRC). A strong student governance program exists with all senior students having leadership roles.
Respect, caring and honesty are developed in our students on their lifelong journey of learning. We believe students learn best when they can have a realistic and active role in their learning. Our professional staff supports all students to reach their potential and personal goals.
Specialist subjects are French, Performing Arts, Science and Nature play. Students have the opportunity to learn musical instruments from Year 3 onwards. Lessons are available in strings, keyboards, drums and guitars. All students participate in PE lessons and a variety of specialist sporting clinics with options for school sport on weekends.
Embedding the use of innovative technology in all teaching and learning is a focus at BHPS. Our staff provide all students with the skills to meet 21st Century learning challenges.
A robotics program extends learning outcomes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) from Reception. The school enters the Primary School section of the RoboCup – a competition where students design, build and program Lego Spike Prime robots. BHPS teams have won prizes at every State RoboCup competition over many years. We participated in the National Championships in 2022 and placed 3rd in Australia in the “On Stage” division.
The school is building a strong sustainability program, with: organic produce gardens, Nature Play, a chicken yard, native plant revegetation, stormwater use and recycling. Our beautiful grounds reflect our strong connection with our native environment. Students play a leading role in planning and implementing these programs.
Our indoor and outdoor learning areas, including the gym and library facilities, are spacious, well designed, beautifully landscaped and inviting.
BHPS has strong links with the local community. We offer facilities for sporting and conservation groups and collaborate with local community groups. We have a good connection with Resthaven Retirement Village and visit often. Within the school, the Governing Council and Parents & Friends group offer parents the opportunity to contribute expertise and ideas to the school.
