What we have to offer
We are extremely proud of many special features at our school, most of which were funded by the Calare community and provide increased opportunities and safety for students. These include:
- state-of-the-art kitchen and garden housing our school chickens
- a well-resourced art classroom
- a magnificent library and annex
- a dedicated well-being room
- a large hall with a stage and multiple interactive screens
- a tiered learning centre
- an onsite preschool building-currently run by LiveBetter
- a delicious onsite canteen
- an inviting administration area
- interactive whiteboards in the library, annex, Tiered Learning Centre and all classrooms
- a flourishing, purpose-built, Indigenous garden
- a multipurpose court
- three large covered areas
- an open playground featuring generous grass areas with climbing walls
- a fitness circuit, nature and softfall play areas
- three separate areas of adventure play equipment
- permanent musical instruments throughout our open-plan playgrounds
- an enchanted fairy and dinosaur garden
- access to a connecting park with a cricket pitch and nets for school use and student enjoyment
- undercover waiting area at bus bay
Library
The school has a well-equipped library catering to the needs of all the children in the school. All classes have a set library lesson each week. The library is open each lunchtime to allow borrowing, quiet reading, browsing or private research. K-4 students must have a library bag to borrow books. Kindergarten may borrow one (1) book, in Years 1 to 4, two (2) books and in Years 5 and 6, three (3) books.
Hiring our facilities
You may apply to use our school’s facilities for appropriate purposes provided your hiring of the facility doesn't interfere with our teaching and learning programs.
We assess each application on a case-by-case basis. Find out more at Using school facilities.
If you’re interested in hiring our facilities, contact us for details.