Chilwell Primary School is located in Newtown with an enrolment of 348. Chilwell is a familyoriented school with a strong partnership with the community. Chilwell creates a learning environment for all students & staff in which the principles of care, courtesy & respect for the rights and property of all are valued. A school Chaplain is appointed to our school; the role is integrated with our Student Engagement Policy.

Classroom programs focus on developing a positive & cooperative learning environment in which children can achieve their potential in all curriculum areas. The school provides a sequential & inclusive curriculum based on VELS, enhanced by Learning Technologies and guided by Early Years & Middle Years philosophies. Teachers remain committed to continuous professional development. Team planning of curriculum and Professional Learning Teams promote a sharedpedagogy, are driven by assessment data and supported by e5 Instructional Model, PoLT, Literacy& Numeracy Coaching. Literacy, Numeracy & ICT are our curriculum strengths. This school has 24.5 equivalent full time staff, 2 principal class officers, 21 teachers and 3 Education Support staff.

Major building works are due to begin in 2010 with the construction of four new classrooms, anICT Lab and Library.