Chisholm Primary School
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| Chisholm Primary School | ||
| Opening Date | August, 1986 | |
|---|---|---|
| Present Principal | Noline Cornhill[1] | |
| Slogan | "Our youth, our future"[2] | |
| School Opened by | The Honorary Ros Kelly, MP for Canberra. | |
| Official Website | www.chisholmps.act.edu.au | |
Chisholm Primary School (also referred to as CPS) is an Australian public primary school running in the suburb of Chisholm since 1986[3]. The school was named after Caroline Chisholm and sits opposite to the local High School; Caroline Chisholm High School, and Chisholm Preschool is a also a neighbour. It was opened by the Honorary Ros Kelly, MP for Canberra.
The first principal of the school was Don Griffiths, who then later retired in 1992.
The school is well known for its special programs it runs such as the K.E.W.L. Kids Program (Kids Empowered With Leadership), where students in the senior section of the school mediate playground areas and help out the teachers playground-duty wise.
[edit] Proposed Amalgamation
As of January 2008, Chisholm Primary School, Caroline Chisholm High School and Chisholm Preschool will amalgamate to form the new Chisholm Community School catering for Preschool years up to Year 10.[citation needed]
[edit] Notes & References
- ^ http://www.chisholmps.act.edu.au/home/principals_message
- ^ http://www.chisholmps.act.edu.au/home
- ^ Although the website states that the school opened in 1987, it actually opened in 1986.
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