Forrest Primary School 9 Hobart Avenue, Forrest, Australian Capital Territory 2603

Welcome to Forrest Primary School, located at Hobart Avenue in Forrest, Australia. As an establishment and point of interest, we are proud to be a leading primary school in the region.

At Forrest Primary School, we value and acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of the ACT, along with any other people or families who have a connection to this land. We deeply respect their culture and contributions to our city and region. We are grateful for their knowledge and guidance, and we are committed to caring for the land, its animals, plants, and people.

As an international Baccalaureate (IB) World school, we offer a unique and diverse learning environment. With 45% of our student population coming from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds, our school truly embraces multiculturalism. Situated in the heart of the Canberra diplomatic community, we provide an international feel that prepares our students to become global citizens who can make a positive impact in the world.

Our preschool to year 6 program follows an inquiry-based model, encouraging students to question, research, think critically, and draw their own conclusions. We celebrate students who take action to make a difference and explore big concepts through the Australian Curriculum outcomes. Our program of inquiry (PoI) fosters both short-term and long-term knowledge needs, empowering students to make informed choices and take positive actions for a better world.

At Forrest Primary School, we prioritize individualized education tailored to the needs of each child. This approach enables us to provide both extension and remediation as necessary. We offer support to learners of English, including a specialized Reading Recovery program for Year One students, Learning Assistance for all students, extension curriculum for Gifted and Talented students, English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) support, an Indigenous Culture Club, and various interest clubs during lunchtime.

We are committed to maintaining healthy relationships and fostering a strong sense of community. Our Restorative Practice approach focuses on student welfare and staff cohesion, creating an environment where students feel confident, emotionally literate, and resilient.

By choosing to purchase from us, you are directly supporting our school funds, as $4 from each purchase goes towards our initiatives. You can also explore our link to Crazy Arms, where you can find more information about our school and stay updated on our latest news and events.

If you have any inquiries or would like to enroll your child at Forrest Primary School, please feel free to contact us at (02) 6142 1470 or email forrestps@ed.act.edu.au. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant and inclusive school community.