Dara School
About the Business
Welcome to Dara School, a leading institution for gifted education in Australia. Located at 4 Gordon Terrace in Morphettville, Dara School is an establishment that focuses on nurturing the learning and personal growth of intellectually gifted students.
As a secular, independent, and co-educational school, Dara School is dedicated to providing a progressive educational environment that caters specifically to the needs of gifted students. Our educational philosophy revolves around recognizing and nurturing the individuality and uniqueness of each student. We believe in a student-centered, integrated, and personalized approach to teaching and learning, which is enhanced by our strategically organized and flexible learning spaces.
Currently, Dara School offers education from Reception to Year 8, and we have plans to expand our programs to accommodate students from Reception to Year 12 by 2026. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our approach to education on the Why Dara page, and to find information about our enrollment process on the Application pages. Additionally, under the Resources tab, you will find links to other organizations, including the Gifted and Talented Children's Association of South Australia, as well as a list of Gifted and Talented associations throughout Australia.
In addition to our commitment to academic excellence, Dara School also fosters a sense of community and engagement. We regularly hold events such as our Annual General Meeting, which will take place on May 15th, 2023, at our school premises. We also offer professional development workshops, such as the Science of Learning workshops presented by Janet Farrell.
If you have a child who demonstrates high intellectual ability or potential, Dara School is the perfect place for their education. We understand the unique needs of gifted students and are dedicated to providing them with a supportive and stimulating learning environment. To learn more about giftedness and what it means for your child's education, we encourage you to explore our website and discover the opportunities that await at Dara School.
Location & Phone number
4 Gordon Terrace, Morphettville, South Australia 5043, Australia
Hours open
Monday:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Dara has been fantastic for my children. They're happy and engaged in an environment that fosters their social and emotional wellbeing and accomodates their intense rage to learn in their areas of strength, while providing gentle encouragement in areas they're less enthusiastic about. We've been with the school since 2017, and have seen it grow with a consistent dedication to continual improvement. The staff are warm, genuine people, with a wealth of knowledge about gifted education and a drive to support each and every child to learn and grow. The wider school community is incredibly kind and welcoming: a big shock for parents of gifted children coming from other schools, where they have become used to negative judgement by other parents. This is a place where gifted kids and their families can belong."
"If I could give this school 0 I would. Terrible school with ill equipped teachers to deal with the variety of learning difficulties that come with "gifted". Terrible principal who cannot spell or write correctly and fails to adequately manage teachers."
"Great school catering to gifted kids. Supports growth mind set and independent learning. First school we have been at where the teachers take time to understand what your child needs and helps support development. Very caring staff."
"Dara is a brilliant school for gifted kids. Our children connect happily with fellow students, belong to a wonderful community, are seen for who they are and thrive. The staff are awesome and go to great lengths to understand them, unwrap them and lift them up. It changed our lives."
"BEST PRIMARY FOR SMART KIDS"
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