About our school

Tailem Bend Primary School has a strong teaching team who have common understandings in relation to approaches to student learning.

Our school is a Datacom Beacon School. The Beacon School project is about developing 21st-century skills by integrating technology in every part of the curriculum.

Students from Tailem Bend are given opportunities to achieve a very high standard in Literacy and Numeracy throughout their school life.

We offer:

  • a secure, safe learning environment
  • excellent playground and oval facilities
  • swimming pool and a world class gymnasium
  • a comprehensive Music and Performing Arts program including Choir and Instrumental Music tuition
  • SAPSASA sports, knock out sports competitions, swimming lessons and Life Education.

Classrooms are equipped with interactive TV’s. Wi-Fi is available at our school site. ICT is integrated into all areas of the curriculum.

The Community Library is a place of which we are proud. We have a large array of print materials and access to digital resources.

Our vision

To Be Positive and Successful

Our mission

Tailem Bend Primary School will:

  • provide a safe, supportive learning environment, where every individual is given the opportunity to reach his or her potential
  • promote active, compassionate, life long learning and responsibility in a changing global community.

Our values

  • Respect for self
  • Respect for others
  • Respect for teaching and learning
  • Respect for community