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 News

4/5 STEM | LED Halloween Mummies

The Year 5/6 STEM class worked in groups to create, cut and assemble these life-size Halloween skeletons. Each puppet is …...

5/6 STEM | Giant Skeletons

The Year 5/6 STEM class worked in groups to create, cut and assemble these life-size Halloween skeletons. Each puppet is …...

Beanz Production Roundup

After a term and a half of rehearsals it was wonderful to see how the who production cast shone on …...

Beanz – thank you backstage!

Our backstage crew did an awesome job today, moving our sets, running the lights and microphones, cueing the music, and …...

Term 4 Update

Welcome to Term 4, everyone. There are a number of big events coming this term: Christmas on the Green, the …...

Sheep Dog Trials

CYS students attended the Maitland Sheep Dog trials where Luke Whittaker shared his knowledge and skills around working with sheep …...

1 STEM | Halloween Doors

The Year 1 STEM Class are making creepy doors for Halloween. We made a test door this week and practiced …...

2/3 STEM | Magic Torches

The Year 2/3 STEM Class made ‘magic’ torches that reveal pictures drawn in black on a transparent surface...

2/3 STEM | Scary Skeletons

The Year 2/3 STEM class made Halloween skeleton puppets. Lots of problem solving, sewing and scary puppetry!  ...

Principal’s Congratulations

I thoroughly enjoyed my first-ever Central Yorke School production, and I was excited to be on stage with the other …...