Aranda Primary School

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Aranda Primary School opened in 1969.  The school is situated in the northern suburbs of Canberra close to the city and two universities. It provides education from Preschool to Year 6. The suburbs of Aranda, Bruce, and Cook are our current priority placement areas. Please see our Enrolments webpage for a description of our current enrolment policies.

The core values of the school are:

Communication: reaching a shared understanding
Achievement: achieving through cooperation, persistence, resilience and learning
Respect: polite and thoughtful in dealing with others
Caring: friendly and helpful to others
Integrity: consistency in word and deed

The school is culturally diverse, inclusive and promotes a strong ethos of collaboration and teamwork. It offers a dynamic and engaging curriculum that is futures-focussed and meets the needs of the students and the community.  It is aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable.  The school is well resourced with excellent staff, facilities, equipment and technology.  Aranda School offers a wide range of quality programs.  We cater for the talents and interests of all students.    In all areas of the curriculum, our students consistently achieve high standards.

The dedication and professionalism of the staff, the support of the parents and the enthusiasm of the students create a very positive learning community.   I invite you to find out more about our school through this website.

Phil Gray
Principal