Annesley Junior School vs Belair Primary School

	A Annesley Junior School Adelaide, Australia	B Belair Primary School Adelaide, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$11,285	Fees / year A$7,120 - 12,960
Age range	Age range 2 - 12 years	Age range 5 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (PYP)
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 550
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1902	Opened 1957
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at 28 Rose Terrace, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia. It sits on the city fringe of Adelaide, just beyond the South Parklands. The campus is accessible by public transport and is close to central Adelaide. The front office operates Monday to Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm.	Location Belair Primary School is located at 45-83 Main Road, Belair, SA 5052. It sits on a bushy campus in Rokewood Scrub at the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, near Adelaide. Belair Primary School and Belair Junior Primary School amalgamated in 2013 to form Belair Primary School on this campus, which opened on the present site in 1957.
Stages	Stages Early Learning Centre (2–5 years) and Primary School (Reception to Year 6).	Stages Reception to Year 7.
School type	School type Co-educational, ELC–Year 6 school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has a Personalised Learning Team to tailor learning for individual and collective needs. The team includes a Coordinator of Personalised Learning and Student Support Officers who work with allied health professionals to provide adjustments and targeted support in areas such as literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning.	Additional learning support Student Support includes Early Intervention and a Learning Plan process. Students who are identified with disabilities may qualify for Department for Education funding, with regular progress reviews. Support is coordinated with Department for Education Support Services.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Uniting Church.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Primary School bell times: Start 8:45am; Morning Break 11:05am–11:45am; Afternoon Break 1:15pm–1:55pm; End of School Day 3:30pm. There is supervision 15 minutes before the start and 15 minutes after the finish. OSHC is available after school until 6:00pm; the Early Learning Centre operates from 7:30am to 6:00pm.	School day structure A typical school day begins with 8:30 am supervision of buildings and grounds, classrooms are opened; 8:45 am is preparation for the day and 8:50 am lessons begin. Recess is at 11:05 am, followed by lessons at 11:25 am. Lunch is at 12:50 pm, then playtime from 1:00 pm and lessons resume at 1:40 pm. Students are typically collected at 3:10 pm and the day finishes by 3:30 pm, subject to after-school activities.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Enrolment Fees - Application fee: AUD 50 (non-refundable) payable at the time of applying. - Enrolment (confirmation) fee: AUD 500 (non-refundable) payable to confirm an offered place. Tuition fees — Primary School (Reception to Year 6) - Annual all-inclusive Primary School fee: AUD 11,285 per annum. This all-inclusive fee incorporates tuition, stationery and a wide range of learning activities and excursions. - Per-term amount (school year divided into four terms): AUD 2,821.25 per term (AUD 11,285 ÷ 4). Fees for each term are invoiced on a termly basis in the middle of the preceding term. - Sibling discounts for Primary School: 10% discount on the annual Primary fee for the second sibling, 15% for the third sibling and 20% for the fourth sibling. The Quest (camp / experiential learning charges) - Year 1: AUD 70. - Year 2: AUD 120. - Year 3: AUD 470. - Year 4: AUD 620. - Year 5: AUD 1,120. - Year 6: AUD 1,600. Camps/Quest fees for Years 3–6 are based on the cost of the experience per student and are invoiced in advance in the term in which they take place. Early Learning Centre (ELC) fees - Permanent daily rate: AUD 141.00 per day. - Casual daily rate: AUD 148.00 per day. - Weekly rate (5 days): AUD 650.00 per week. - The ELC operates as a long day care program (7:30am to 6:00pm, 49 weeks per year); ELC fees cover the educational program and nappies where applicable. Families registered with Centrelink may apply for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS); families must provide their own and their child's Customer Reference Number and date of birth to claim CCS. ELC fees are invoiced fortnightly in arrears and are payable on receipt. ELC fees may be charged at half the usual rate during the first two weeks of January when the school reopens after the Christmas closure. OSHC & Vacation Care fees (Outside School Hours Care) - Before School Care: AUD 17.60 (permanent) / AUD 21.00 (casual) per session. - After School Care: AUD 32.00 (permanent) / AUD 38.00 (casual) per session. - Vacation Care: AUD 68.00 per day plus excursion/incursion costs where applicable. OSHC and Vacation Care fees are invoiced fortnightly in arrears and are payable on receipt. No CCS can be claimed against late pick-up fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Primary School fees are invoiced termly in the middle of the term preceding the term to which the fees relate (for example, Term 2 fees are invoiced mid Term 1). Primary fees may be paid in full by the last day of the term preceding the term to which they relate, or by a Direct Debit arrangement (monthly/fortnightly) that may commence in Term 4. - ELC, OSHC and Vacation Care fees are invoiced fortnightly in arrears; these invoices are payable immediately on receipt. - Accepted payment methods include credit card, EFT (direct deposit), B-Pay, cheque, and automatic direct debit arrangements. The school can set up automatic direct debits on request to the accounts office. Uniform and some service purchases are available via the school's online ordering platforms (School Stream / Flexischools). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school offers Early Learning Centre and Primary (Reception–Year 6) programs only; there is no boarding provision for students. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform items (examples and retail prices): Short sleeve polo AUD 49.00; Long sleeve polo AUD 51.00; Shorts AUD 37.00; Long pants AUD 43.00; Skort AUD 37.00; Dress AUD 73.00; Rugby jumper AUD 84.00; Fleece jacket AUD 84.00; All-weather jacket AUD 92.00; Puffer vest AUD 78.00; School bag AUD 51.00; Bucket hat AUD 10.00; House bucket hat AUD 20.00; Beanie AUD 20.00; Communication folder (Reception–Yr 2) AUD 15.00. Uniform is sold via the school's online uniform shop. Stationery is included in the Primary all-inclusive fee. - ELC additional charges: specialist programs, excursions/incursions (charged per experience), and late pick-up penalties. Late pick-up fees are charged for ELC pick-ups after 6:00pm (example rate noted previously in school documentation as AUD 2.00 per minute for after-hours pick-up). - OSHC additional charges: excursions/incursions (charged separately) and late pick-up fees; vacation care daily rate may include additional activity charges. Refunds, withdrawals and fee adjustments - Application and enrolment fees are non-refundable. - No remission of fees is made for student absences. - Notice of withdrawal: Primary School students require one full school term's written notice to the Principal; ELC students generally require eight weeks' written notice (special rules apply for ELC students in their last term before Primary). If less than the required notice is given, a full term's fees (or fees equivalent as stated in policy) will be charged in lieu of notice. Camp/Quest fees are invoiced in advance for the term in which they take place and are payable by the last day of that term. - Overdue accounts may attract late payment fees, monthly interest (as set by School Council), recovery of collection expenses, suspension of access to other services (for example OSHC or uniform purchases), and in some cases withdrawal of the student after due process. Families experiencing genuine hardship should contact the Business Manager in advance to request a formal payment plan. Fee payment contact and administrative notes - Invoices and statements are emailed to families to the debtor account nominated on enrolment. For enrolment and accounts enquiries contact the school's enrolments or accounts teams as listed in school contacts. Uniform enquiries are handled by the school uniform team via uniforms@annesley.sa.edu.au; online uniform ordering is fulfilled via the school's online platform.	Fee details Application fees - Domestic (Australian resident) enrolment: No separate tuition application fee for local enrolments; standard enrolment processes apply. - International enrolment (primary): An application and administration fee is charged for new international placements: AUD 720 per family (first year, if all applications are processed together). An annual administration/support fee applies in subsequent years: AUD 370 per child. Tuition fees by student category and year group (per year and per term) - Domestic (Australian resident) students (Reception–Year 6): No tuition charged. The school applies an annual Materials & Services charge and an Excursion/Incursion levy; camps, swimming and some special events are invoiced separately. Families may apply for financial assistance through the School Card scheme and may arrange negotiated instalment plans. Payment is collected by the school. - International — full-fee-paying primary students (Reception–Year 6): Annual tuition AUD 12,960 (equivalent to AUD 3,240 per school term). Additional mandatory items for student-visa holders include Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and administration/support charges. - International — dependants of full-fee-paying tertiary students (primary, Reception–Year 6): Annual tuition AUD 7,120 (equivalent to AUD 1,780 per school term). Additional fees (application/administration, homestay placement, OSHC where applicable) apply as listed below. Billing schedule and payment terms - For international placements, invoices and payment deadlines are set by the International Education Services Letter of Offer; term-by-term fees and application/payment deadlines are published with the fee schedule and on the Letter of Offer. Tuition is billed by term; study-abroad options are also priced per term where applicable. - For domestic Materials & Services and excursion levies, invoices are issued by the school (invoices can be paid at the Finance Office). Fees may be paid by negotiated instalment plan if required. School Card assistance is available for eligible families. Boarding / accommodation - No on-campus boarding is provided. Homestay accommodation is used for international students where required. Homestay weekly rates and placement fees: typical homestay weekly fees are AUD 360 for a single room or AUD 300 for a shared room; homestay placement and changeover fees of AUD 200 apply. Homestay administration and changeover charges apply as noted in the international fee schedule. Other costs and routine levies - Materials & Services charge (domestic students): An annual Materials & Services charge is applied to cover curriculum resources, stationery, IT and utilities; the school determines the exact charge each year and offers payment plans and School Card support to eligible families. Camps, swimming and some special events are invoiced separately. - Typical additional charges for international students and general additional costs (estimates and common items used in billing): stationery (approx. AUD 150 per year), school and sports uniform (approx. AUD 250–AUD 600), school excursions (approx. AUD 50–AUD 100 per year) and school camps (approx. AUD 100–AUD 300 where offered). Some schools may charge for specific calculators, laptops or special interest program fees. These costs are charged in addition to tuition where applicable. - Out-of-School-Hours Care (OSHC; before/after school and vacation care) fees charged by the school OSHC program: Before School Care: AUD 9.50 per session; After School Care: AUD 19.50 per session; Pupil Free Day: AUD 50.00; Vacation Care excursion/incursion and related charges apply. Late‑pickup fees and non-payment policies are applied and billed by the OSHC service. OSHC is billed in arrears and invoices are to be paid weekly (school OSHC bank account and internet banking details are provided for payment). - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international student-visa holders: an example single 12‑month OSHC charge published in the international fee schedule is AUD 862. Other international-program charges include an administration/support service fee (first year) and annual support service fees in subsequent years. Refund information - International students and dependants: Refunds and cancellations are managed under the Department for Education / International Education Services refund policy and the Terms & Conditions that accompany offer and enrolment documentation. Refund rules differ by circumstance (for example: department-initiated course cancellation, student default, visa changes or withdrawal) and may include application of an administration processing charge where applicable. Requests for refund are required in writing and must follow the published procedural steps. Any dispute relating to a refund is to be lodged in writing according to the published procedures. - Domestic charges (Materials & Services, excursions): Where refunds apply (for example, overpayment, cancellation of a school‑provided item or service), the school follows its finance procedures for refunding fees and may work with families to arrange credits or repayment as appropriate; school Card assistance and negotiated payment plans are available for eligible families. Payments for specific items (for example, uniform purchases) are subject to the vendor's return/refund terms. Fee payment options and banking details - Accepted payment methods for school fees and levies: cash, EFTPOS, credit card and internet banking. The school provides bank account details for electronic transfers and requests that payments include the student's surname, initials and invoice number as payment reference. The school finance office accepts payments in person. - School bank details for Materials & Services and general school payments: Bank SA, BSB 105-078, Account No. 302145540, Account Name: Belair Primary School Council Inc. Consolidated Account (use surname, initials and invoice number as notation). The OSHC service uses a separate school-managed account for OSHC payments: BSB 105-078, Account No. 055569540. Notes on uniforms and ordering - The school requires the dress code and supplies a uniform price list and sizing kit; uniform orders are placed through the designated supplier (Spartan School World). Families should budget for uniform costs in the range commonly published for government school uniforms.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The Uniform is modern and practical; it moved away from traditional formal clothing items such as blazers, ties and tunics to align with contemporary clothing. Uniform items are available online via School Stream and purchases come home with the child within 3 school days.	Uniform requirement The school requires all students to wear the dress code in sky blue and navy. Hats are required in Terms 1, 3 and 4; two styles are available (wide brim and bucket). Uniforms can be ordered online via Spartan School World and are delivered to the classroom. Non-acceptable items include jeans, thongs, singlet tops, baseball caps, clothing with large logos or fashion items. Jewellery is limited to ear studs/sleepers and religious jewellery worn beneath clothing; exemptions to the dress code may be granted for religious, cultural or other reasons.
Food options	Food options Budding Lunch is a School Lunch Program. Africola provides a nutritious, shared lunch for Reception to Year 6 students every week in the Dining Room, and for ELC students in their rooms. Lunch is served on platters to encourage eating together and to learn about a variety of foods.	Food options The canteen operates five days a week for recess and lunch, run by a paid manager with support from parent volunteers, offering a variety of healthy foods that meet Rite Bite Criteria. Lunch orders can be placed online via Flexischools; menus and prices are available there.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Annesley Junior School is governed by Annesley Council. A Council member is a Uniting Church Moderator's Nominee.	Governance and ownership Governance is a joint responsibility of the Principal and the Governing Council, which is made up of parent representatives from the school community. The school is a government school operated by the Department for Education (South Australia) (CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details English and Mathematics are taught with daily explicit instruction to develop foundational skills. The school combines the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with the Australian Curriculum to guide learning, focusing on social, emotional and intellectual development in a personalised learning program. A strengths-based approach and an extensive Experiential and Entrepreneurial program prepare students to contribute to a changing world and to make their unique mark.	Curriculum details Belair Primary School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Program (PYP). The curriculum is aligned with the Australian Curriculum. English is the language of instruction, and a second language is taught from Reception to Year 6; Japanese is the currently offered language. French language classes are offered after hours. The Languages policy emphasizes Indigenous language awareness and learning, including Kaurna, and supports home language maintenance where possible.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Optional secondary pathways are offered through partnerships with Pulteney Grammar School, St John's Grammar School and Westminster School. Annesley graduates have enrolment preference within the partner schools' application timeframes, and St John's provides an Annesley Scholarship for Annesley graduates.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Annesley Junior School supports social and emotional learning through a multi-tiered wellbeing framework. Tier 1 provides whole‑school approaches to promote positive behaviour, mental wellbeing and inclusion; Tier 2 offers targeted intervention; Tier 3 delivers individual support, including Wellbeing Team interventions and behaviour plans. Belonging and active engagement are fostered through day‑to‑day interactions, teaching under the IB Framework and Australian Curriculum, the Child Protection Curriculum, Experiential Learning experiences, and Religion and Values Education (RAVE). The Chaplain is a qualified counsellor available to students, parents and staff, with parental consent required before one‑to‑one counselling, and the Annesley Wellbeing Podcast supports student wellbeing across the community.	Social & emotional learning Pastoral Care Worker leads student wellbeing and provides support to students and families. The Pastoral Care Worker supports students who require extra assistance and serves as a listener and information resource for families. A social skills program, What's the Buzz?, is run by the Pastoral Care Worker. The Kids Hope Mentor Program provides mentoring to students to enhance social and emotional development. Cognitive, social, emotional and physical well-being are recognised as essential to learning.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Student Support Services include psychologists, speech pathologists, behaviour support coaches, special educators, attendance and engagement officers, and social workers. Well-being Leader support and in-class SSO support assist identified students. Differentiated learning experiences and targeted intervention are used to enable access to the curriculum. Learning Plans are developed for some students as required.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction. Japanese is taught as a specialist subject from Reception to Year 6, with connections to the IBPYP Units of Inquiry. Home languages and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) students are supported through differentiation within classroom practice and targeted intervention, with ongoing assessment to inform support. Weekly onsite language classes in Mandarin and French run after school through the School of Languages. Reports can be translated and interpreter services provided as required.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed through the school's multi‑tiered wellbeing model (Tier 1 universal supports, Tier 2 targeted interventions, Tier 3 individual support). The Chaplain provides counselling for students, parents and staff, with access coordinated through the school and parental consent for individual sessions. The Annesley Wellbeing Podcast, developed by the Student Wellbeing Committee, gives students a platform to share perspectives and support wellbeing within the community.	Mental wellbeing Belair Primary School considers cognitive, social, emotional and physical well-being in learning. The Pastoral Care Worker leads wellbeing initiatives and provides support to students and families. The Pastoral Care Worker has training in social skills, anxiety, grief and loss and is a counsellor with a Master's Degree in Counselling. The social skills program ‘What's the Buzz?' and the Kids Hope Mentor Program support social and emotional development. Parents and carers can access the Pastoral Care Worker through individual meetings, parent support groups, or via phone or email.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Student Wellbeing, Behaviour & Engagement Policy commits to a safe, secure and inclusive learning environment with clear expectations for positive behaviour and procedures to support student wellbeing. It recognises that the Australian Curriculum and the IB Primary Years Programme provide comprehensive frameworks that support social and emotional learning, ethical understanding and intercultural competence. Roles and responsibilities involve staff, students, families and the community, with parents as partners in supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing and with processes for documenting and responding to behaviours of concern.	Safeguarding One Plan documents learning goals and adjustments for students receiving Department for Education funded support; Plans are developed in collaboration with staff, parents and the student and are reviewed regularly. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students have specific targets identified in the Site Improvement Plan, and each has learning goals documented in a One Plan. Children in care are provided with services that respond to psychological and emotional trauma and physical effects and have learning goals documented in a One Plan; progress is tracked and support put in place as required. EALD students are assessed and monitored using LEAP; eligibility for funded support is determined by this assessment data.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Located near Adelaide's South Parklands, Annesley Junior School has extensive outdoor space and onsite facilities. The Gillingham Hall is a meeting and performing arts space, and a vast indoor gymnasium supports PE and sport activities. The campus is undergoing improvements, including redevelopment of the Early Learning Centre to create additional rooms, dedicated Flying Start spaces for 2–4-year-olds, renovated indoor spaces, and extended outdoor play areas with a central community space that includes a kitchen and library. The Masterplan adds an Arts and Library precinct with an Art Studio and expanded library, relocates and expands the Science Lab, and introduces a Digital Technologies learning space. The Patchell Building was renovated into a Year 6 learning space and administration hub to support modern learning.	Facilities overview 14 new classroom spaces opened in 2023. Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary playgrounds provide age-appropriate spaces, with general playing areas for mixed-age groups. Gardens and grounds are designed to promote learning about the natural environment and are maintained by students and grounds staff. A gymnasium supports sporting activities and a hall hosts performances and assemblies. The campus features air-conditioned buildings, wet areas for art, craft, technology and cooking, cricket nets/oval/basketball and netball facilities, laptops around the school and iPads in all classrooms, Apple TV in learning areas and a well-resourced refurbished library.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Annesley has a vast indoor gymnasium for PE and sport activities. The school also benefits from extensive outdoor space that supports active play and physical education. The South Parklands-adjacent location provides access to outdoor experiences that complement sport and recreation as part of learning. On-site facilities, including the gym and outdoor space, support a comprehensive physical education program.	Sports facilities A gymnasium supports sporting activities and there are cricket nets, an oval, and facilities for basketball and netball. After School Sports run six sports: Basketball, Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket and Soccer, with registration and coaching information available through the school. Students may participate in School Sports SA (formerly SAPSASA) competitions and have opportunities for district and state representation.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Gillingham Hall serves as a meeting and performing arts space. The Masterplan adds an Arts and Library precinct with an Art Studio and expanded library. The campus includes a relocated and expanded Science Lab and a Digital Technologies learning space. The Early Learning Centre redevelopment will provide enhanced indoor spaces and outdoor play areas for early learners.	Academic facilities Air-conditioned buildings. A hall for performances and assemblies. A well-resourced refurbished library. Wet areas for art and craft activities, technology and cooking. Laptops around the school and iPads in all classrooms; Apple TV in learning areas.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Quest is Annesley's signature experiential learning initiative. World Peace Game and Work Related Skills are part of the programs beyond the classroom. Co-curricular activities are offered. Budding Lunch is part of the school's program.	Extra curricular facilities Academic Competitions include ICAS (Mathematics, Science, Writing, English, Digital Technologies and Spelling Bee) and the Australian Mathematics Competition. Buddy Classes pair students with a different-age buddy class for cross-age learning. Debating Team trains in debating and competes in Debating SA inter-school events. Tournament of Minds (TOM) offers teams in Language/Literature, Social Science, STEM and The Arts. ECO School focuses on sustainability and environmental projects, including a Rokewood Scrub wetland area. Kids' Hope provides mentoring with Blackwood Hills Baptist Church. Momoyama Exchange offers cultural exchange opportunities. Music programs include choir, in-school singing and Department for Education Instrumental Music (brass, woodwind, percussion and string) with private lessons and performance opportunities. After School Sports include six options (Basketball, Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket, Soccer) with participation encouraged. Sports and Student Support programs are also part of the extracurricular offering.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school began in 1902 as a day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, and was first known as Methodist Ladies College, consisting of 19 students. In 1904 it moved to Rose Terrace, Wayville, adjacent to Greenhill Road. In 1977 the College was renamed Annesley College following the amalgamation of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational Churches. Annesley was named after Susanna Annesley, mother of Methodist Church founder John Wesley. In 2012 Annesley began a new chapter as Annesley Junior School, a co-educational school for students from two years of age through to Year 6.	History Belair Primary School opened on the present site in 1957. Belair Junior Primary School moved from Laffers Road and co-located with Belair Primary in 1997, forming Belair Schools. The two Principals worked collaboratively and facilities, resources and staff were shared across the campus. The schools catered for over 500 Reception to Year 7 students. In 2013 Belair Primary School and Belair Junior Primary School amalgamated to form Belair Primary School.
Community	Community Annesley Junior School has an active Old Scholars Association (OSA) representing multiple generations of former students from Methodist Ladies College and Annesley College, established in 1905. The OSA organizes reunions and social events, maintains contact with alumni and offers school tours for Old Scholars and coffee mornings with the Principal. Milestone reunions (e.g., 20-year, 40-year, and 50-year reunions) are held, and regional alumni networks such as Victorian Alumni plan social gatherings. The school keeps the community informed through OSA newsletters and events.	Community Belair Primary School is an International Baccalaureate school offering the Primary Years Program (PYP) alongside the Australian Curriculum. Capital works began in 2022 with Stage 1 completed by term 3 and Stage 2 planned for 2023, and the school underwent an Education Standards Board review in preparation for the 2023 PYP evaluation. The Exhibition is the final year of the PYP, with Year 6 exploring the central idea that individuals and communities use scientific knowledge to identify problems and make decisions, and Year 5 Expo exploring how the Arts express culture, time and place. A broad programme of activities includes Year 6 Graduation, Book Week and parade, Carols Night, Blackwood Christmas Pageant, Wednesday coffee mornings, Music Night and Sports Days, with over 220 volunteers supporting the school.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Annesley Parents' Association (APA) provides an invaluable social and support network to all Annesley families. Parent Event Teams fundraise to support nominated projects, providing events, facilities and resources that would not otherwise be available to the school. A planning meeting is held at the beginning of the year to plan key events for the parent community, and Parent Event Teams are gathered for each event to support implementation and create belonging. Class Representatives organize class-level social events, distribute class contact details and facilitate connections; Buddy Families connect new families with existing ones to help them settle into the community. For fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, the APA directs families to the APA Events page and can be contacted via apa@annesley.sa.edu.au.	Parent teacher association The Parent Association was active in 2022. A new role statement was developed for class parent reps. Fundraising activities included Easter and Christmas raffles, a family movie night at the cinema, and the Crazy Colour Fun Run. School and community events in 2022 included Year 6 Graduation, Book Week and parade, Carols Night, Blackwood Christmas Pageant, Wednesday coffee mornings, Music Night and Sports Days. Sub-committees under the Governing Council supported activities across education, sports, grounds, OHSC and the Parents' Association, helping with sports, the canteen, grounds and volunteer coordination. Over 220 volunteers contributed to the school's functioning, alongside the Governing Council leadership.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers a co-curricular program that enables students to explore interests, develop new skills, and build confidence. These experiences nurture passions and strengths in a supportive environment and foster teamwork and resilience. They support lifelong learning and empower students to Dare to Become inside and outside the classroom.	Academic & intellectual Year 3–6 students can enter a range of academic competitions, including ICAS (Mathematics, Science, Writing, English, Digital Technologies and Spelling Bee) and the Australian Mathematics Competition. Belair participates in Tournament of Minds (TOM), a problem‑solving program across disciplines such as Language Literature, Social Science, STEM and The Arts. The Debating Team is trained in Term 1 and competes in Debating SA inter‑school competitions held in Terms 2 and 3; these debates are after school and debaters may attend Senior Grand Finals. The Momoyama Exchange Program links Belair with Momoyama Elementary School in Kyoto, Japan, with exchanges occurring every two years.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Performing Arts program includes Choir, School Band, Public Speaking, and Poetry Recital Group. Instrumental Music Lessons are provided by Hallmark Music Studio during the school day. Dance is offered through Bloom & Bounce for different age groups, with sessions in the Performing Arts Studio. The program is delivered through a mix of school staff and external providers onsite.	Arts & creative CHOIR offers opportunities for Year 5 and 6 to participate in the annual Public Schools' Festival of Music, and the Choir performs at assemblies and in the community. Individual music lessons are available via a private provider, and the Department for Education Instrumental Music Programs offer Brass, Woodwind, Percussion and String lessons with group formats and instrument hire. The String Program includes Violin, Viola, Cello and String Ensemble, with opportunities to perform in school events and audition for central ensembles such as the SA Schools Concert Band and PSFM Orchestra. Students involved in music programs have numerous performance opportunities throughout the year.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Mandarin, Italian, and French are offered through the co-curricular program. French Classes are run through Alliance Française d'Adelaide, while Mandarin and Italian are delivered by School of Languages. Classes run on Wednesdays after school for 10 weeks. Locations and providers vary by language class.	Cultural & language The School of Languages hosts French and Chinese language lessons on Tuesday afternoons at Belair Primary School. The School of Languages program is hosted on site as part of government language education. The Momoyama Exchange Program strengthens international friendship with Momoyama Elementary School in Kyoto, Japan, with visits occurring every two years as part of Belair's Japanese language and culture program.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Chess Mates runs after school for Reception to Year 6, with registration managed by the provider. Coding After School (Code Camp) is offered for Years 2–6 on Mondays after school. Dance and other recreational activities are available through external providers, and there are additional hobby and social clubs as part of the program. These activities foster social interaction, teamwork, and personal interests outside standard classrooms.	Social & hobbies Buddy Classes pair classes across different year levels to promote cross‑age learning, social responsibility and supportive networks. PALs—Play at Lunches—is a lunchtime activity where Year 6 leaders organise activities for Reception to Year 2 under supervision. Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) is a not‑for‑profit service run by the Belair Primary School Council that provides after‑school care and structured activities. These initiatives provide social, recreational and collaborative opportunities for students.
Community & service	Community & service External Service Providers offer on-site co-curricular opportunities. The Community section includes volunteering and connections with Old Scholars and Parents & Friends. World Peace Game is part of Programs & Initiatives and encourages student engagement with global issues and collaborative problem solving. The school supports community involvement and social responsibility through these experiences.	Community & service Kids' Hope is a mentoring program run in partnership with Blackwood Hills Baptist Church; it provides academic, social and emotional support to children referred to the program. Mentors are volunteers who complete required training and clearances, and the mentoring hour is conducted in a secular context. The program supports vulnerable children and fosters resilience through weekly mentoring sessions.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Quest program integrates extensive camp experiences and sequential outdoor education across the Primary years. Work Related Skills develops practical professional skills through dedicated programming. Public speaking and leadership-focused activities are available through the Performing Arts and co-curricular offerings. Students are encouraged to take initiative and collaborate in team-based activities as part of the co-curricular program.	Leadership & professional The Student Representative Council (SRC) helps students develop leadership; it consists of six Year 6 students with two presidents and an executive team, meeting weekly to set agendas. SRC members represent Belair at partnership SRC meetings, welcome guests, support tours, speak at assemblies and help run school events such as Remembrance Day and the Year 6 Farewell. Class representatives feed ideas from the student body into the SRC, promoting school‑wide decision making and involvement.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports include Netball, Basketball, Cricket, Soccer, Auskick, and Volleyball. In-school co-curricular activities run after school on Thursdays from 3:45pm to 4:45pm for five weeks per term. Sports information is shared with families for each season via School Stream. The facilities, including an indoor gym and outdoor multi-purpose courts, support active living and wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is delivered weekly by a specialist PE teacher, with a focus on enjoyment, skill development and lifelong fitness. Sports Day is a whole‑school event with a range of year‑level activities. Students may participate in School Sport SA competitions and district/state representation, with trials held across the year for eligible students. After School Sports runs six sports (Basketball, Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket and Soccer) for Years 3–6, with registration and coaching information shared via the website and newsletters.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision French is taught as a second language through regular specialist French lessons as part of the IB Primary Years Program. Mandarin and Italian are offered as co-curricular language classes delivered by external providers (School of Languages). French classes are offered through Alliance Française d'Adelaide. Participation is optional and registration is managed directly with the providers.	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Japanese is taught as a specialist subject from Reception to Year 7. ESL supports English learners, and mother-tongue support is provided with the possibility of a First Language/Mother Tongue programme locally. French language classes are offered after hours at Belair Primary School, with the School of Languages providing after-hours classes in more than 50 languages across South Australia.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching No bilingual teaching.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards 2022 Debating SA Year 6/7 Championship Trophy – won by Belair Primary School Year 6/7 debating team. 2022 Mountain Bike Championship – Overall Champion School – won by Belair Primary School's mountain bike team. 2023 Mountain Bike Championship – Overall Champion School – won by Belair Primary School's mountain biking team (second year in a row). 2023 Tournament of Minds – Honours Award in Languages and Literature – awarded to Belair Primary School's Tournament of Minds team. 2024 Debating SA Year 6/7 Championship Trophy – won by Belair Primary School Year 6/7 debating team (second time in 3 years). 2024 Mountain Bike Championship – Overall Champion School – won by Belair Primary School's mountain biking team (third year). 2024 Tournament of Minds – Merit – second year in a row.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations International Baccalaureate World School – implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP) under the IB framework.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Annesley Junior School is a co-educational ELC–Year 6 school with mid-fee pricing. It is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme World School. English and Mathematics are explicitly taught, alongside transdisciplinary inquiries and a broad specialist program. Through embedded entrepreneurial and experiential learning opportunities, students gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for today and the future. Applications can be submitted at any time for any year level from ELC to Year 6. The enrolment process begins with booking a personalised school tour, and families can apply using the Application For Admission (Apply Now) link. For enquiries contact School Enrolments via enrolments@annesley.sa.edu.au or on 8422 2211.	Admissions 1) The school has Principal's Tours for prospective families to see the school in operation and ask questions. The tours provide an opportunity to understand how the school operates. The Front Office handles information about tour dates and registration of interest. A meeting with the Principal can be requested prior to enrolment. 2) Reception admission procedures: There is one Reception intake each year. Children who turn five on or before May 1 start at the beginning of that year. Children who are born May 2 onwards start the following year. A child assessed by a Psychologist as having high intellectual potential may begin before age five after thorough investigation and discussions between the Principal and parents; children are not under compulsion to attend school until six.
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