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

ANZAC Day Dawn Service | SRC

The SRC students and Miss Nixon proudly represented our school at the ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Maitland. During the …...

Point Pearce Campus | April Update

The nest-building activity was a great success, and our students received high praise for their teamwork and skills in creating …...

From the Principal | April update

I’m incredibly proud of the work happening across our school and look forward to continuing our momentum into Term 2. …...

CYS Sportsday 2025

The 2025 Sports Day was a fantastic display of school spirit, determination, and community support. Students from across all year …...

2025 Maitland Show

Sizzling success at a sweltering Maitland Show. The Maitland Show was a scorcher this year, both in terms of the …...

Year 4/5 Visual Arts | Candy Theme Shoes

This was a sweet Visual Arts assignment, with the Year 4/5 class designing their own sports shoes following a candy …...

School Leaders’ Induction Ceremony

The 2025 CYS School Leaders’ Induction Ceremony was held on Friday February 28 in the Tim Tuck Performing Arts Centre. …...

Primary Campus Update | March

These students will play an important role in guiding their peers and helping to create a positive school culture What …...

Year R/1 | Two Turtles

The R/1s are learning about competition & working together The R/1 Class read the story ‘Two Turtles’. by Kiah Thomas …...

Point Pearce Campus | March Update

The Learning On Country program centres around providing engaging activities that capture the students’ interests and inspire curiosity and a …...