Baradine Central School

Baradine Central School is a small inclusive K-12 school in a rural setting that is integral to the local community. The school features diverse educational opportunities, outstanding resources and integrated technology with very dedicated and caring staff and supportive P&C. There are approximately 100 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 with 40% primary students and 60% secondary students and 53% identifying as Aboriginal. The school's motto is 'We do not learn for school but for life', emphasising and valuing life-long learning. There is strong support from the community and a focus on improving the learning outcomes and well-being of all students and the development of the whole child. We believe there is a strong relationship between the academic, physical, mental and socio-cultural needs of students, and that they are of equal importance in ensuring successful educational outcomes. The core values of Baradine Central School are respect, quality, participation and safety. The school has a unique context and is supported by additional needs-based funding. The additional funding allows the school to implement programs to address needs and support equity for all. The school is on a path of continuous improvement linked to the School Excellence Framework, The Wellbeing Framework, The Australian and the Teaching Standards framework. Continuing programs supporting the development of every learner, include Early Action for Success, Quality Teaching Supported Students, Positive Behaviour for Learning, and  learning cohorts for Junior, Middle and Senior schools. The school has effective transition to school and middle years programs and VET courses in Stages 5 and 6 are priorities for some senior  students. Personalised learning is supported by continuous feedback, assessment for learning and reporting to parents through student reports and the Annual Report.