Principal Julie Hayes is very proud of her Primary School, and there are so many reasons she should…read morebe proud, I can easily understand it; she is not the sort of school Principal that tells you so readily why she is proud of the school though, she simply lists the amazing variety of activities her kids get into, and explains the thinking behind it. That's where you see the pride she is brimming with, and in a strange sort of way you can tell she loves her school and her staff. It is a beautiful school, plenty of old trees proving decent shade, good buildings, a whole section of the school is dedicated to climate change awareness and another is a health facility set up for health checks including dental as well as a community space that can be used by the school community for a range of things, and the art work is stunning. They have a first people or aboriginal or indigenous component in the staff and you see it in the art work that is proudly placed all around the administration and foyer areas. I was taken by the little snakes all the students had made at one point. Very cute. If my kids were at the age where they'd be in Primary School I would long to send them here.

Located in the grounds of Cowandilla Primary is the Cowandilla Childrens' Centre which is a really…read morefantastic and professional Centre for young children and parents alike. The centre is predominantly a day care facility but also holds fun groups for a range of young ages which help them to socialise with other children and play games and activities. There are also groups for mothers and their babies, and they hold special 'Dad Days' to celebrate the fathers. The facilities are really modern and impressive with a large playground and plenty of toys and games. There is also private rooms for group meetings and get togethers. Additionally, they specialise in children with delayed physical development and have an onsite physiotherapist and nurse on during the day who can help your child if they are experiencing such a difficulty. They do not provide an form of immunisations however. There are private medical cubicles where your children can be examined in peace and the experts may also give you a treatment plan you can take home to continue with in their own home environment. As a public service, I was unsure of the cost but would suggest it would be minimal at best.

I can't speak highly enough of the Unley Kindergarten and my son's year at kindergarten was one of…read moremy favourites education years so far. Ann is the Director and has a wealth of experience about young children's development. She still remembers my son's name when we see her about the suburbs two years after he was a student there. Quite impressive given the number of children that attend each year. The kindy is in a heritage house on Oxford Terrace between the Unley council and the Unley oval. Each of the rooms has been converted into a themed play area. There's a kitchen for staff use and cooking lessons, art and crafts room, music and general area and an office. Outside you'll find a huge sandpit with toys (one of my son's favourite areas), a raised platform/play area, swings and an outdoor courtyard with tables and chairs and an area displaying that day's drying artwork. I attended a few functions here and there were a really lovely group of parents. Places here are hard to secure, especially given the placement changes from 2012.

My nephew's so rebel that he colours outside the lines. On purpose…read more Luckily for parents that send their kids here my nephews an exception, and let me tell you when I picked him up from kindy today he was the only one drawing outside the lines. Ha. Mind you he's a brilliant drawer. The kids here are bright and awfully cute. Perhaps this is somewhat testament to the great learning environment that Unley Kindy provides... and good parenting! In fact the parents are friendly, the teachers are great and the kids really seem to be enjoying themselves. In my sisters case I know one of her initial concerns was that as her son entered into his kindy and primary school years that he would fall under the radar, thus not receiving adequate attention. Thankfully this has not been the case with Unley Kindergarten, and my sister has been kept in the know-how regarding is learning and development. One thing that I found especially cute was that Unley Kindergarten also has Greek and Italian mother-tongue. There is a lot of culture within the premises, which is ever so important in the Australian multicultural society that we live in. It is nice to see. Not to mention that Oxford Terrace is one of the nicest streets in the area. Lucky kids!

I have a soft spot for this school as it's located at Paradise Community Church, which I frequent…read morefor my drama classes. Some of the teachers that work here are friends and acquaintances I've met in church. Offering a junior primary school curriculum till Grade 7, they cover a holistic and cohesive educational programme which includes English, Maths, Foreign Languages, Technology, Studies of Society and Environment, Physical Education and Science. Being a private school, there is a strong sense of community spirit here and parents play an active role in helping out the school where required. In 2006, the Paradise Parent Group raised funds via a fundraising activity to help build and upgrade new playground facilities. Mr. Lee Avery is the Paradise school principal. For more information, check out their website.

I went to Eynesbury for years 10, 11 and 12. When I went there they only had the second half of…read moreYear 10 but now you can go there from the start. The school is structured differently from all public and private schools, it is like a bridge between school and university. You are given a lot more freedom, but the academic level is still extremely high. How school works is you have two 2-hour classes for each subject. Your hours vary depending what subjects you do, but the day starts at 8am and finishes at 5pm. You refer to the teachers by their first name, which enables you to be on a more equal level with them, it is less like a dictatorship. They are very helpful and often in their office able to help you with any questions or problems. All the teachers say, if you do the work they ask, you will do well. This is very true, the lessons and homework they give is exactly what you need to do well in every subject. There are no extra curricular subjects available at Eynesbury. You can't play sport, however, there are so many clubs around Adelaide that if you do want to play a sport it is easy to do so. I loved the location of Eynesbury. It is just off Victoria Square and they now have a new campus off Gouger Street. You can sit in the Square on breaks and you are right near the markets. Think of the food you can get for lunch, no more over-priced un-tasty cafeteria food. The city also makes it very convenient to catch public transport to and from school.

I attended Eynesbury for year 12 back in 1999. At the time it was a senior college catering for…read moreyears 11 and 12, but as Samantha says it has now been extended to encorporate year 10 also. I found the level of education and support provided by the teaching staff excellent. It was a highly supportive and nurturing environment, particularly for academically strong students. The expectations and standards are high for students. The freedom of dress, calling teachers by their first name and flexibility afforded by free periods was an excellent preperation for university. I do, however think this style is more effective for final year students and those independantly motivated. I am glad I didn't go to Eynesbury in year 10 & 11, as I believe my rebellious streak would have flourished a little more freely than in the traditional school system. I also enjoyed PE in my younger schooling and it would have been detrimental to my health and wellbeing to opt out of it at an earlier age. As Sam said, the subjects offered were all core academic subjects and the majority of SACE subjects offered were PES.

This is not really a school you can choose as such, rather it is one that chooses you - or rather…read moreit chooses your child. It used to be known as Bowden Brompton and I'm glad it got rid of that name as it had a really bad wrap and this place isn't that bad. It basically works on a referral service from schools in the southern area. If your child is having lots of issues, mainly focussed around behaviour issues rather than actual learning difficulties, then this is where they send them. It has it's disadvantages but you hope they are outweighed by the advantages. The teachers there are absolutely fantastic though. The handle things really well and have much smaller classes. Usually your child is only here for a maximum of 10 weeks - which in my child's case tends to disrupt his routine too much and cause more hassles having so many changes. And they pick your child up and drop them off with a provided taxi service. Older children even end up going to boot camp style Operation Flinders if they are here in about October each year. Although my children managed when they had to go here short term (all at different times mind you) I was worried about the worse behaviours other kids there may have and that they might rub off onto mine. It all worked out okay though.

I went to Grange Primary. My cousins went to Grange Primary. My brothers and sisters still go…read moreGrange Primary. It's an awesome school. In the past 10 years of having family and friends attend Grange Primary there has never been any problems what so ever. The school is very attentive and like to make sure they get to know each and every student. The teachers do everything that they can to make sure they apply the right education to your child (wether they need extra help or not) and help them achieve their full potential. In my experience the teachers have always been very hands on and like to be as involved as possible. If there is ever a problem at school for any reason, the teachers or principal will contact the parents immediately and try to rectify the situation. If you are in the area and able to attend Grange Primary School, I would recommend doing so. I know where my kids will be going.

Ahhh takes me back to the days of my childhood. I attended this Primary School from 1995-2002 and…read moreit was an awesome family orientated school where everyone did well and had fun. It has obviously changed a lot since then, almost, 10 years on now, but some of the quality teachers have remained and the school still has a good reputation. It's a small co-ed Catholic school with a church in a nearby suburb, but there is not too much of a focus or push on Religion. The facilities while I was there were improving and have continued to be upgraded, with new computers, library, music room, gym, classrooms, desks and even the outdoor area. I had a great 8 years at this primary school, with a community feel, a small amount of students and everyone knew everyone. I would definitely consider sending my kids here.

This school is not recomended for your child It has some…read moreredeaming features but also has many drawbacks. The school bathrooms are often graphitied and the toilets clogged with rubbish (IDK about the girls bathroom). The school during winter has banned beanies and other warm items of clothing and strictly enforece the uniform policy. It has many students who leave class to have "group meetings" in the bathrooms. The princepible is often seen as old and uncaring by the students who do not think she has improved the school in any manor. The only good thing about the school is the teachers such as Miss Mancini or Mr Fitzgerald who bring a fun atmosphere to the class room, along with some other teachers. Overall the school is not recomended compared to its other competitors. - Hamiltion Haters