Independent Public School

Capel PS commenced a new era of education through its selection during 2010 as an Independent Public School. With commencement as an IPS during 2011 the school was able to select staff to implement a collaborative teaching & learning program and introduce Kagan Co-operative learning strategies. The flexibilities of being an IPS have allowed for additional innovative programs to be implemented on an identified needs basis. This has included the employment of a Speech Therapist to work with students and staff across the junior primary as an early intervention strategy. It has also included an increase in time for non-teaching staff to provide expertise in further early intervention strategies, the Art/Science learning area and to assist with developing a range of enrichment programs.

To read the 2013 IPS Review Findings Report on Capel Primary School click on the following:

IPS Review Findings Report on Capel Primary School – 2013


March 5th, 2014
Late last year Capel Primary School’s progress as an Independent Public School was assessed by a team of Independent educational professionals. They met with students, teachers, education assistants and non-teaching staff, as well as the Principal Mr. Ron Crabbe and the Chairperson of the School Board Mr. Matt Milner. They also spent time in classrooms observing the students at work. Their very favourable assessment can be read in the 2013 IPS Review Findings Report on the school web site on the Home Page.   We welcome feedback from our school community on the IPS Review process and look forward to the 2014 – 2016 Business Plan cycle.

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