Larrakeyah Primary School as an IPS

Highlights

Sister-School:

In 2014, Larrakeyah Primary School established a sister-school partnership with Avondale Grammar School in Singapore. The partnership was highly beneficial to both schools, with visits from Avondale Grammar Students and Staff to Larrakeyah Primary School in Australia, and Larrakeyah Staff and Students visiting Avondale Grammar in Singapore.

In 2017, Larrakeyah Primary School enjoyed a rich sister-school relationship with Repton International School in Johor Bahru, Malaysia as well as other institutions. For over half a decade we worked together to offer both student bodies deeper learning through diversity, cultural exchange, and unique experiences.

In 2022, we developed a partnership with Leeds International School in Singapore. Leeds International School was well-regarded, maintaining high standards in learning, teaching and discipline at all times.

In 2024, we announced a new partnership with Invictus International School Singapore. Invictus International School share our focus on high achievement and excellence. This is supported through the Cambridge International School curriculum which aligns standards across both schools.

Extra-Curricular Activity Program: The ECA program established at Larrakeyah school is modeled on one operating at our sister-school. This program provides Sport, Art and Knowledge activities for over 100 students every Wednesday afternoon.

Year 6 Singapore Study Tour:  Year 6 students get an opportunity to visit Singapore  as part of the Asian Studies curriculum. The tour provides an excellent chance for  the students to learn about cultural and geographical  diversity, historical events that connect people in Asia, differences in economic, demographic and social characteristics between countries.

School Council - Interim Board  - School Board: As part of becoming an IPS Larrakeyah School had to change from having a School Council to a School Board. These two bodies have very different functions. The school now has a functioning School Board.

Cambridge International Curriculum: The Cambridge Curriculum provides internationally recognized curricula and examinations. Larrakeyah School actively investigated Cambridge Curriculum to determine, which if any, would enhance the opportunities for our students. To do this teachers travelled to Singapore and New Zealand to visit schools using these programs. Larrakeyah School gained accreditation to become NT's First Public Cambridge School in 2016.