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At Hackham East Primary School, we uphold high behaviour expectations of We are Respectful, We are Inclusive, and We are Learners. Our school values of friendliness, good manners, courage, persistence and resilience compassion and tolerance—are at the heart of our educational approach. We proudly implement the “PLAY IS THE WAY” methodology, which has transformed student dispositions and enhanced their emotional intelligence through guided play and empowering language. This is complemented by our Interoception program which explicitly teaches our students how to recognise, understand and manage their emotions.

The Ultimate Community Role Model (UCRM) program further enriches our students’ journey by embedding key virtues that foster empathy and strong character. Together, PITW and UCRM cultivate independent, self-managing, and empathetic learners who are prepared to contribute positively to society. Join us in nurturing a community of respectful and inclusive individuals.

Curriculum
The new South Australian Curriculum sets out the essential capabilities, dispositions, knowledge, understanding and skills students need to learn, and the quality of learning that is expected of the students as they progress through schooling. The curriculum is designed to prepare young people for the future world in which they will learn, and prepares them to respond to the challenges that will continue to shape their world. It sets out the priorities and aspirations we hold for all our young people.

As children have a natural curiosity about their world, their desire to make sense of the world provides a platform to plan and review their learning through interactions with others, building creativity, experimentation, scaffolding, explicit teaching, practice and play in the classroom and beyond.

Our vision is to deliver a high-quality curriculum that maximises each student’s learning potential and builds their dispositions, capabilities and knowledge at a pace and in a manner that ensures every child masters the concepts outlined in the SA Curriculum.

IPAD Program

At Hackham East Primary School, we recognize the essential role of digital fluency in a child’s education. iPads and digital technologies are embedded in our learning programs, enriching instruction and empowering students to research, access educational resources, and creatively present their learning.

By providing access to a learning device, we foster independence, confidence, and adaptability – key skills for success in secondary education and the ever-evolving digital world.
Students in Years 3 to 6 receive their own device at the start of each school year, ensuring consistent access to technology that supports their growth.

We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, both in person and online.

Premiers Reading Challenge

What is the Premier’s Reading Challenge?

  • The Challenge is a literacy engagement strategy that requires students to read 12 age-appropriate books in a year. Students who complete the Challenge receive an annual award.

Who can participate:

  • All students. The Premier’s Reading Challenge is open to all students from Reception to year 12 in South Australian government and non-government schools as well as home education students.

What must students do:

  • Students are required to read 12 books from the start of the school year until the end of week 7, term 3.
  • Students must record the titles and authors of the books they read on the relevant Student Reading Record for their year level.
  • A teacher, teacher librarian, public librarian, or parent/carer must sign each entry on the Student Reading Record to indicate that the student has read (or shared in the reading of) a book at an appropriate literacy level and that the book title and author are accurate.

If you need any information or assistance please contact Deb in the Library.