Principal's Welcome
I am really pleased to be principal of such a great school as Skipton Primary. I love country schools, having worked in a number of them in my career. Country schools are a vital centre of any town and the whole community works together to see them thrive. I am determined to make sure our students get every opportunities that any other student in the city or suburbs have - and at the same time our children get to live in such a terrific environment and supportive community that is Skipton.
Before becoming a teacher I worked in the printing, building and welfare industries. But my passion is for people, and what better way than to work with young people than to be a teacher! Our children at Skipton are so motivated and full of promise, it makes it a pleasure to go to work everyday.
I am proud to head a team of dedicated professionals that make up our school staff. We have a range of experience and talents in our classroom teachers and specialist teachers, as well as our support staff. Each one of them puts in their best efforts for the students, and our results show how well it pays off. I am also very proud of our parents and community members who are involved with the school in many, many ways. Our community understands that to make the school 'hum', it is up to all of us to get in there and be involved.
Our vision is that by the time our students graduate from Skipton Primary, that they will know what it is to be a successful learner, they will have built their confidence and creativity as individuals, and they will be active and informed citizens of our town and country. We have every confidence that this is the case and love to keep in touch with our graduates and watch how they progress through life.
If you are considering a school for your child, come and see how you can be a part of the great story that is Skipton Primary. Pick up the phone and give us a ring - I'll be more than happy to show off our students to you.
Calvin Tromp.
Before becoming a teacher I worked in the printing, building and welfare industries. But my passion is for people, and what better way than to work with young people than to be a teacher! Our children at Skipton are so motivated and full of promise, it makes it a pleasure to go to work everyday.
I am proud to head a team of dedicated professionals that make up our school staff. We have a range of experience and talents in our classroom teachers and specialist teachers, as well as our support staff. Each one of them puts in their best efforts for the students, and our results show how well it pays off. I am also very proud of our parents and community members who are involved with the school in many, many ways. Our community understands that to make the school 'hum', it is up to all of us to get in there and be involved.
Our vision is that by the time our students graduate from Skipton Primary, that they will know what it is to be a successful learner, they will have built their confidence and creativity as individuals, and they will be active and informed citizens of our town and country. We have every confidence that this is the case and love to keep in touch with our graduates and watch how they progress through life.
If you are considering a school for your child, come and see how you can be a part of the great story that is Skipton Primary. Pick up the phone and give us a ring - I'll be more than happy to show off our students to you.
Calvin Tromp.
