Located in Ridgley, North West Coast, Tasmania, Ridgley Primary School has been providing quality state-funded education to students in Kinder to Grade 6 since 1905. With a commitment to educational excellence and personalised learning, Ridgley Primary aims to help each student reach their full potential.
At Ridgley Primary, collaboration between the school and the community is highly valued. Teachers and community members work together to design personalised learning opportunities for all students. This collaborative approach ensures that each student receives the support they need to succeed.
The school also emphasises the importance of physical activity and being sun smart. Ridgley Primary has a school uniform that caters to all seasons, and hats with a 360-degree brim are required to be worn during playtimes and outdoor excursions in Term 1 and Term 4. As a Sun Smart School, baseball caps are not acceptable.
Ridgley Primary follows the term dates set by the Tasmanian Department of Education. Term 1 starts on Monday 1st February for teachers and Wednesday 3rd February for students, and it finishes on Wednesday 31st March. Term 2 begins on Wednesday 21st April and ends on Friday 2nd July. Term 3 starts on Tuesday 20th July and finishes on Friday 24th September.
Finally, Term 4 starts on Monday 11th October and finishes on Thursday 16th December for students and Friday 17th December for teachers.
The school operates on a set schedule to ensure that students have dedicated time for learning and breaks throughout the day. Class commences at 9:00 am, followed by a recess from 10:55 am to 11:15 am. Daily physical education is scheduled from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm, and then there is a lunch break from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. The final learning block takes place from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
For further information about Ridgley Primary School, individuals can contact the Principal or the school's Administration staff. The school's contact information is available on their website, where visitors can also find additional forms, documents, and the school calendar. Ridgley Primary School welcomes feedback and encourages engagement with their community.