Boronia Park Public School provides students with a caring, stimulating and respectful environment in which they can grow and learn academically, socially and emotionally. There is a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy programs as well as creative arts, personal development and sport. The teachers are dedicated and work hard to provide students with effective teaching and learning programs. Teachers share the goal of the principal to embed the values of friendship, harmony, cooperation and respect into the school culture. The school community i.e. parents, teachers and students work successfully together. The playground is leafy with interesting play areas for the students. Student wellbeing is an important priority in the school.
Here are a few more details about our school-
- In 2012 there are 16 classes from Kindergarten to year 6. There are 12 single grade classes and 4 multi-grade classes.
- Our school rules are based on the values of friendship, harmony, cooperation and respect. Students understand the importance of these values in order to ensure our school provides a happy and safe environment for everyone.
- Students wear a very practical school uniform where they can run and play. The school colours are dark blue and gold. Students are encouraged to wear their school hat when they are outside the classroom. Uniforms are available for purchase from the uniform shop situated in the school hall.
The school day begins at 9:20am and finishes at 3:20pm. Recess is from 11:00am - 11:25am while lunch is from 1:00pm - 1:50pm.
Boronia Park Public School prides itself on providing a caring, nurturing environment for students to grow and learn. To ensure this happens -
- Teachers focus on providing their students with quality literacy and numeracy programs.
- Teachers work diligently to help students achieve the appropriate grade outcomes in all Key Learning Areas (KLAs) i.e. English, mathematics, Human Society and its Environment (HSIE), creative arts, PDHPE, science and technology.
- Students participate in rich creative arts programs and experiences. Our school has successful junior and senior band, strings ensemble and choir programs which are managed by dedicated parents.
- Nearly every student completes the Premier's Reading Challenge each year.
- Many students participate in the Ryde Eisteddfod for public speaking.
- An interesting choice of sporting options are available to years 3-6 students every Friday.
- Boronia Park PS is involved in the Ryde PSSA in both the summer and winter competitions.
- For term 2 a 10 week gymnastics program will be implemented from Kindergarten to year 6.
Formal parent/teacher interviews are held at the end of term 1. Parents are welcome to organise an appointment to speak to their child's teacher at any time during the school year. Student reports to parents are distributed at the end of each semester i.e. week 9 of term 2 and 4.
We have a committed and active P&C and School Council. Parents are involved in a range of committees and activities at school and in classrooms. On Monday and Thursday morning K-6 assemblies are held on the school playground when the bell rings. Parents enjoy staying to listen to the announcements.
Our School Rules
Play safely and fairly
Work together in harmony
Cooperate at all times
Respect self, others and property
Our School Song
We're the kids in blue and gold we come from all around the world.
We meet here each day, our very best to give,
In friendship and harmony, cooperation and respect,
This is the school where we Learn to Live*,
Chorus
Our school Boronia, good old Boronia, we are the school that is making its mark,
Blue and Gold, we never fold in anything we try to do,
We're proud of our school at Boronia Park.
We're kind to each other as we go about our daily lives.
We listen very hard to our teachers and friends,
With community supporting us we grow in knowledge and in skill,
Working together is on what our school depends.
Chorus
*Learn to Live is our school motto
General School Information
Our Boronia Park Public School Information Booklet provides information for parents about the school. This is set out in an easy A-Z format. If you have any additional questions please contact us and we will be able to answer your concerns or questions.
BPPS Information Booklet (DOC 105Kb)
