South Downs Primary School

University Australia welcomes South Downs Primary School in Elizabeth Downs, The aim is to help students develop high expectations for their learning and life, within a supportive, safe and secure environment that encourages independence, adaptability and resilience for learning, enquire online today.

South Downs Primary School is located on the corners of Dockett and Mavros Roads, Elizabeth Downs and is approximately 2.5 kilometres north, from the Elizabeth Shopping Centre.

The school was built in 1966 and unofficially opened it’s doors to students in October of that year.

The school was officially opened in November 1967.

All the school buildings are air conditioned and carpeted. Specialised facilities are basic, however, the school does have a computer suite, new gymnasium and well kept hard and green play areas.

The administration building faces Dockett Road along with the Staffroom, SSO work area, the Principal, and School Counsellor office are housed in the Administration area.

School Ethos:

• We provide a safe, caring environment, challenging each individuals potential through explicit teaching.
• We exist to promote and develop appropriate community attitudes and values which enable students to achieve their personal best. 
• The expectation is that students respect others and their school and academic achievement is acknowledged and celebrated. 
• The Foundation of Success; Confidence – Getting Along – Organisation – Persistence and Resilience are consistently embedded through the School Values, Anti Bullying Policy and the Programme Achieve programme.
• The school has a rich tradition that encourages students to participate in teams and organisations which exist in the local community.
• Achievements can be seen in consistently high standards of achievement in SAPSASA Carnivals.

Students make a positive contribution to the school through:

• Class meetings and Kids Committee, offering advice and seeking student voice and opinion which influence school decisions.
• Student behaviour is managed through a well established set of procedures and consequences.