Our School

A School with High Expectations

We have high expectations that all children will reach their potential

Our Supportive and Inclusive Environment

Mt Nelson is supported by, and is supportive of the local community and is active in environmental education and awareness.
Our school provides a caring, secure and stimulating environment in which there is mutual respect and trust among students, teachers and parents.
The school believes that parent participation and involvement in the education of children is very important. Parents participate in many aspects of the school's activities.

Equity and Social Justice

At Mt Nelson we believe that all students are entitled to have equal access to all educational opportunities. This means we enable students to participate and achieve to the best of their abilities.

Mt. Nelson School has several teams participating in the annual Tournament of the Minds

Recent Achievements

Taste of Tasmania project
School Pantomime
Tournament of the Minds
Excellence in literacy and numeracy tests
Winner Dr. Edward Hall Environment Award 2001, 2002
Annual fete
Regular Bush walking programs
Swimming and water safety programs

School play "How the West Was Fun"

Mount Nelson Primary school play "How the West Was Fun".

Teaching and Learning

Our mission statement: "An excellent school striving to improve everyday" epitomizes the high expectation of the school.
The core of our school's education program covering the eight key learning areas as addressed in the National Curriculum Statements.

Our school performs above average in state literacy and numeracy tests, and performs in the top percentile in national competitions.

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Mount Nelson Primary School

Working Together

Mt. Nelson School places emphasis on civics and citizenship -- promoting a culture of co-operation and support both within the school and wider community.

Commitment to the environment is manifest in:

The school's bush setting and spacious grounds
Swift Parrot awareness and protection program
Outdoor learning programs
A recycling program
Bush walking programs