Richmond Primary School is a public school located in Richmond in Tasmania and was established in 1834 for students from the Richmond area and outlining areas.

Richmond Primary provides a safe, caring environment where students feel a sense of belonging and where positive relationships are valued. Through a supportive and respectful community they can achieve their full social, emotional and academic potential.

The school has a proud tradition of academic, cultural and sporting excellence. We aim to develop and maintain the highest possible standards in student learning. At the same time, however, we acknowledge that our students bring with them many talents besides their academic capacity and recognise that they often have immense energy, enthusiasm and initiative. We provide opportunities for them to participate in a range of sporting and co-curricular pursuits and encourage them to join in community activities beyond the school.

The school’s motto is ‘Bridge to the Future’. It recognises the history of over 175 years of education on this site and responding to students in the 21^st Century. The mix of old and new respects our journey and looks to the future.  The school’s ethos promotes self-motivation, responsibility for one’s own direction and  constant striving for self-improvement. The happiest and most successful students are those who “have a go” , are excited about learning and are proud of doing the best they can.

The school is well equipped with facilities including a hall/gymnasium, music and art facilities, basket ball/volley ball and netball courts, library, Literacy and Numeracy support rooms, kiln, canteen and uniform outlet.

The school has 30 staff including classroom teachers, Sports Teacher, Music Teacher and counsellors, Speech and Language Pathologist and teacher assistants. The school is supported by school administrative and support staff, grounds persons and cleaners.

The learning program at Richmond Primary School is a diverse one. The academic achievements are a credit to the staff and to the students themselves. High achievement is encouraged at the school and children are given the opportunity to be involved in exams and competitions in mathematics and language.

The co-curricular program is one we are proud of with an extensive creative arts program, choir, Leadership programs, chess, Dance and Sports Leaders Program.

The school offers programs for children from Birth to 4 years. These programs are part of our Early Childhood Program and include Pre-Kinder, Mini Musicians, Littlies in the Library and Movement and Music. We also offer After School Care for all students 5 to 12.

The school enjoys a strong network of support from parents and the community with involvement from the School Association, Fundraising Group, Environmental Group and working bees. The school community and the wider community support our continued work developing our school grounds.

The school environment includes a number of  historic buildings, a large 2.2 million project, which included the construction of a new hall/gym, canteen sport store and two new classrooms and updated classroom facilities.

Finally, I would like to encourage current and prospective parents to contact me to discuss any aspects about our school.  Feedback from parents and carers is a vital component of a progressive and forward thinking school. I recommend this wonderful school to you as a fine example of how children are encouraged to develop to their potential within a network of support that allows them to do so.

    Kate Slater
    Principal