Camp Hill Primary School is located in Bendigo, a major regional centre in Victoria. The first enrolment figure for the school was 1290 students. The building is listed with Heritage Victoria, included in their statement of significance is the following: Camp Hill Primary School is of historical significance as an important landmark in the City of Bendigo. Due to its size, siting and central position, it became regarded as the most important school in the city.
The building is centrally located in Rosalind Park, with most students either driven or walk to and from school. The current population of the school is 232 students. Our school offers classes within a manageable teaching size, with the aim to maintain class sizes in line with department policy, the Foundation to Year 2 classes have an average of 21 students and Year 3-6 classes have an average of 22 students.
Camp Hill Primary School aims to develop in each student an ability to maximise their potential and respect for themselves and others. We maintain and continue to build a school culture which is positive, stimulating, harmonious and safe. The School Wide Positive Behaviours, Healthy Places Healthy Futures and Respectful Relationships programs support student wellbeing and engagement.
The range of specialist programs is seen as a strength of the school and highly valued by students and the community.
The following specialist classes operate: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Library, AUSLAN and Physical Education. Additional Performing Arts experiences are available to students through the Short Circus program. Students perform at whole school events as well and to the broader community including Aged Care and Pre Schools. Student in Years 3 to 6 have the opportunity to represent the school at a number of sporting events including Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Soccer and Netball. The school has a sustainability focus that engages students and the community in the hands-on practices associated with educating for sustainability. We committed to developing dynamic and ethical practices in relationship with the environment that go beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in all school activities and to become partners with their teachers in developing positive educational outcomes for their students. Parental involvement is identified as an important component of the school. The school provides support to parents through a well-regarded Out of School Hours Care Program.
