About our school
Lonsdale Heights Primary School is located in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, 29km south of the Central Business District.
We provide high-quality education and build supportive relationships to help students achieve their goals. We provide:
- Individual academic support from high-quality teaching staff.
- Targeted support from Student Support Officers.
- Curriculum instruction which meets a child at their point of need.
- A healthy lifestyle program through physical education and healthy eating initiatives.
- Excellent facilities, including an oval, two playgrounds and gym hall.
- An optional music program for Year 5 and 6 students.
- Student leadership opportunities for Year 5 and 6 students.
At our school, students can learn and grow in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
Our vision
Our goal as a school is to enable young people to develop and acquire the skills to thrive and contribute to the global world.
Our values
- Respect – actively listening, using good manners and considering others’ needs
- Responsibility – taking ownership of the choices that we make
- Resilience – we continue to aim for success, regardless of the circumstances
Our facilities
Hall
Our school hall is a large heritage building with state-of-the-art facilities. These include rooms equipped with portable devices for students to use, including tablets and iPads.
Oval
Our oval is fully fenced and equipped with toilets, a playground, BBQ facilities, soccer goals, football goals, netball court and 2 shelters.
Gymnasium
Inside our gym is a full basketball court, kitchen, toilets and a stage. The gym has heating and cooling so it can be safely used across all seasons.
Playground and gardens
We have 2 nature-based playgrounds that provide a fun outdoor learning environment. Surrounding each playground is a nature garden where students can plant, nurture and learn.
“The learning experience at Department School is fantastic. There’s full support from the teachers, who encourage and challenge my children to always do their best.”
Parent of Department School Student