Welcome

Welcome to Aldgate Primary School

Aldgate Primary School is a vibrant, medium-sized school nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. Our school motto, "Learning together for a sustainable future," reflects a long-standing commitment to environmental awareness, which continues to be a central part of our school's identity and culture.

We offer a safe, calm, and nurturing learning environment where students are encouraged to become confident, resilient learners who work respectfully and collaboratively with others. Our school community takes great pride in supporting students to achieve personal and academic success, and in recent years, our learners have consistently demonstrated strong academic outcomes.

Aldgate Primary offers a broad range of extracurricular opportunities to complement classroom learning and nurture individual interests and talents. These include the Festival of Music Choir, instrumental music programs (piano and drums), volleyball, drama, and a wide variety of SAPSASA sports.

Student wellbeing is a key priority. Our Wellbeing Leader, Felicity Godson, works alongside staff and families to support the social and emotional development of all students. A range of wellbeing programs and supports are in place, including the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum, programs from Life Education and SAPOL, and a whole-school buddy class system which fosters strong, supportive relationships across year levels. In addition, our Student Parliament provides students with an active voice in shaping their school experience and contributes meaningfully to student wellbeing and school improvement.

We value strong partnerships with parents and carers and are committed to open, respectful communication. Our school communicates regularly via the whole-school newsletter, class updates on Seesaw, EdSmart notifications, as well as email and SMS bulletins. Feedback is welcomed and encouraged through our annual parent opinion surveys and ongoing dialogue with families.

We are also proud to be co-located with the excellent Aldgate Kindergarten, offering a seamless transition into school. This unique partnership allows our leadership teams to work closely together, ensuring continuity of learning, consistent wellbeing approaches, and a shared vision for education. As a result, children experience a smooth, supportive start to school life in a setting that feels familiar, welcoming, and connected.

I warmly invite you to visit our school and experience firsthand the positive, inclusive culture that makes Aldgate Primary such a special place to learn and grow. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange a tour—I would be delighted to meet you and introduce you to our wonderful school community.

Warm regards,
Hazel Robertson
Principal