Community Partnership

Building strong community partnerships is a key priority at our school. In collaboration with the Governing Council, we continue to strengthen our connections with both the local and wider community. These partnerships provide valuable resources and create meaningful opportunities for students and families to support learning beyond the classroom, in real-world contexts.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

At Salisbury Primary School, our vibrant Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program is a hands-on, weekly learning experience that encourages students to develop healthy eating habits and a love for fresh food. Working in conjunction with the local community, students grow produce in our school garden and fruit orchard and use it to prepare nutritious meals in our dedicated kitchen space.

The program supports practical learning across multiple curriculum areas, including English, Mathematics, Science, and social skills development. Through cooking and gardening, students build teamwork, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of sustainability and healthy living.

Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club runs each morning before school, providing students with a welcoming space to enjoy a healthy start to their day. A variety of nutritious breakfast items are offered, all generously donated through the Kickstart for Kids program. We encourage all students to drop in, have a chat, and enjoy some breakfast with their peers. It’s a great way to connect with others and set up the day for success—feeling nourished, settled, and ready to learn.

Recess and Lunchtime Clubs

At our school, recess and lunchtime student clubs, led and supported by SPS staff, offer valuable opportunities for students to connect beyond the classroom. These clubs create a welcoming space where students can explore shared interests, build lasting friendships, and practice essential social skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.

By participating in these activities, students not only enjoy their break times but also develop confidence, collaboration, and communication skills that benefit them now and lay the foundation for success in their future relationships, education, and careers.

Buddies Program

Salisbury Primary School proudly implements the Buddies Program, originally developed by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. This program helps us create a caring, friendly, and safe school environment by pairing older students with younger ones in a supportive and nurturing buddy system.

Through the Buddies Program, students learn and practise important values such as respect, care, inclusion, acceptance, responsibility, and friendship. These skills help build positive relationships and play a key role in preventing bullying and promoting a connected, supportive school community.

The Buddies Program is a valued part of our school culture and is held as a weekly activity that students across all year levels look forward to and enjoy.

Salisbury Primary School Community Hub

The Salisbury Primary School Community Hub is a warm and inclusive space where families, particularly those from migrant and refugee backgrounds, can connect, learn, and grow together. The Hub offers a wide range of programs and services, including playgroups, English language classes and parenting workshops, art and craft activities, women’s and men’s groups. It serves as a vital community resource, supporting family engagement and lifelong learning.