Tyers Primary School serves a small residential and rural community on the northern rim of the Latrobe Valley in close proximity to the major centres of Traralgon and Morwell. Current enrolment of 64. (There are some students, whose parents have opted for a smaller school setting for their children, who travel from Traralgon). The major sources of employment in the area are the Power, forestry and farming industries.
Tyers Primary School has a proud history of community involvement in all aspects of its activities and is a focal point of its community. Tyers Primary School has run the Tyers Art Festival, which is currently in its 29th year and draws entries from across Victoria and the eastern states of Australia. 2008 celebrates Tyers Primary School 129th year of operation.
Our learning environment is one where children are active participants in their own learning, and feel safe and happy. Staff are encouraged to present their lessons adopting a variety of teaching approaches to cater for a broad range of individual learning styles of children. Students are encouraged to take learning risks, and we aim to develop children who are socially responsible, independent, self-disciplined and able to respond to changing academic and social challenges.
Tyers Primary School has four composite classrooms, closely aligned to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, and has maintained comparatively low student numbers particularly in the junior school. The curriculum at Tyers Primary School covers all eight Key Learning Areas (KLA’s) with an emphasis on the Early Years Literacy Program across all year levels. An uninterrupted two hour Literacy Block is maintained across the school. All Early Years grades also experience a one hour numeracy block daily.
The school’s Languages Other Than English (LOTE) program is supported by an Auslan instructor. Physical Education, ICT, Civics & Citizenship and Art are conducted by classroom teachers on a rotational basis, with teachers working in areas of expertise. Science and Technology is supported by a specialist teacher. Gifted and Talented children have their needs met by being extended in the classroom, extension programs and through participation in programs such as ‘Tournament of Minds’.
A Community Technology Centre located within the school, containing 15 networked computers, data projection and access to a range of multi-media equipment, is utilised by all classes to compliment classroom computer usage. Each classroom has 5 wireless laptops.
The school facilities comprise the main school building housing two classrooms, the Community Technology Centre and staff room. There are three relocatable rooms, two of which operate as classrooms and one as the school library. In addition is the General Purpose Room (8m x 22m), the school Administration Office, a freestanding toilet, two sheltered areas, three sheds and extensive grounds and playing areas.
Parents are actively encouraged to be involved in school programs and assist in many areas including the Early Years Literacy sessions, library assistance, swimming and camping programs, excursions and maintaining the school’s buildings and grounds. Tyers Primary School has a very active Parents Association who contribute to many school programs.