Welcome to the Central Yorke School R-6 Primary

Central Yorke School’s Primary School, located in the southern wing of the Maitland Campus, offers an enriching and supportive learning environment designed to foster each child’s growth. Our Junior Primary classrooms are adjacent and directly connected to the Early Learning Centre, ensuring a smooth transition and shared programs that bridge each stage of early education.

Our small class sizes enable tailored, focused teaching that meets individual learning needs, while extensive facilities provide students with enriching experiences. Our students have access to dedicated nature play areas, a gymnasium, and Performing Arts Centre, and they benefit from specialist teachers in Music, Drama, PE and Dance. These programs help develop confidence, creativity, and a love of learning in every student.

A unique highlight is our Garden to Plate program, where students actively participate in planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking fresh produce in our on-site Agricultural (AG) Block. This hands-on approach teaches essential skills, promotes healthy eating, and gives students a sense of pride in creating their own meals from garden to table.

The Primary School is led by Chelsea Schmidt, our experienced Primary Head of School, who is passionate about providing a supportive, engaging, and comprehensive education that equips students for a bright future.

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R-6 Parent Circulars

R-6 Videos

R-6 News

Year 2/3 Monarto Camp

The Year 2/3 students enjoyed a wonderful camp to Monarto Safari Park, filled with adventure, teamwork, and learning in the …...

International Dog Day | Nullah at Central Yorke

Central Yorke celebrated International Dog Day with a focus on Nullah, the school’s wellbeing dog. Nullah is a familiar presence …...

Year 2/3 Technology | Binoculars

Year 2/3 students designed and built their own binoculars from a variety of materials. The project encouraged persistence and problem-solving, …...

Our Site Learning Plan

Curiosity and Creativity at the Heart of Learning At Central Yorke School we have been developing our Site Learning Plan, …...

RUOK? Best Door Competition

A special highlight of the day was the Best Door Competition, where classes decorated their doors in the spirit of …...

From the Principal | August Update

At Central Yorke School, we believe education is most powerful when it is shared. There is an old saying that …...

Marion Bay Lantern Festival

Point Pearce and Maitland Campus students took part in the Marion Bay Lantern Festival on August 23. Students had previously …...

Garden to Plate Roundup

Hands-On Learning Across the Year Levels Students across the school have been actively engaged in the Garden to Plate program, …...

Book Week 2025

A Celebration of Storytelling, Costumes and Creativity Central Yorke School was alive with imagination and colour for this year’s Book …...

SAPSASA Year 5/6 Basketball Carnival

Nine Year 5/6 students travelled to Minlaton to take part in the SAPSASA Basketball Carnival, competing against schools from across …...