Bicton Primary School

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Bicton Primary School is located in the suburb of Bicton, which is just north of Fremantle and is bordered by the Swan River to the North, Petra Street to the West, Canning Highway to the South and Stock Road to the East. The original address of View Street is now part of the school property giving the pupils safe access to the adjacent oval. The school site area is 3.88 hectares which contributes to a comforting atmosphere. The school was established in 1904 and celebrated its centenary in 2004.

There are many new homes being constructed at this time, contributing to the current growth in enrolments, which is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. For the year 2010 there are thirteen primary classes, 1 preprimary/kindergarten and one kindergarten class.

The current growth in student numbers adds a dynamic feel to the school community. Staff are pleased to be attached to such a school and parents are pleased to have their children attend a school with such a positive atmosphere. The school culture is one of respect for the individual in a safe and happy environment.

The school is truly part of the community with the sporting facilities and playground equipment being in constant use out of school hours in both formal and casual arrangements. Many parents and some staff attended the school during their primary education years. Parents are very supportive of the school programs and this is reflected in the children's attitude to their work.

The activities of the school are well supported by parents and the community in general, in particular by the activities of the P & C Association. The P & C Association has in recent years installed new playground equipment and the school was air conditioned in 1999 with the P & C raising most of the money outside of the school community. More recently each classroom has been furnished with new student desks and chairs. This year the P&C are focussing on increasing the computer ratios in the classrooms.

The aesthetics of the school buildings and settings with terraced grounds and established trees make the school a pleasant place to visit, work and study.

The main school building is a three wing structure surrounding a quadrangle playground and is made of brick and iron with wide verandahs featuring traditional white wood railings in a criss-cross pattern. The Northern wing of the school is double storied at the end and the area underneath has been enclosed to provide an early childhood room. The School has a state-of-the-art combined Library and Computer laboratory with the latest technology.

Due to a tornado which extensively damaged the school in 2005, a rebuilding programme was undertaken and completed in 2006 which includes a four classroom cluster with a central wet area, a music room, an art/science room, expanded staff room and refurbished administration.