Special Programs

Choir

Richmond Primary Year 5/6 students can participate in the Festival of Music each year. Students from our school have been involved in many ways.  Along with our school choir performing in the Festival of Music concert series.

The Primary Schools Music Festival presents the Festival of Music in South Australia annually and is recognised as a state heritage icon. This choral program has a longstanding tradition that has impacted generations of public school students across South Australia. 

It is a highly valued part of the school curriculum here at Richmond Primary School.  Students and families look forward to taking part every year. It stands at the forefront of arts education in South Australia.

The Festival of Music resonates with Richmonds commitment to promote the importance of music and the arts in education along with engaging our school community. It plays a vital role in nurturing young talent, fostering a sense of unity and inclusivity, and  preserving and building South Australia’s musical landscape and history.

The positive benefits of maintaining a culture of choir and singing at  Richmond unequivocally fosters the magic of social connection, belonging and teamwork, strengthens body posture, develops lung function, and helps blood pressure (wellbeing), improves literacy skills (excellence and equity, effective learners), along with many more benefits that enable students to thrive and prosper!

The Festival of Music provides our school with a program that connects each of us with our shared humanity. http://www.festivalofmusic.org.au/.

Instrumental Music Program Year 5 & 6

Weekly instrumental lessons may be provided to all of our Year 5 students at a heavily subsided rate. The opportunity also exists for our students in Year 6 to participate in our school bands, again at a heavily subsided rate. More information can be provided on request.

Intervention and Learning Support

At Richmond Primary School, we highly value providing tailored intervention and support to meet the diverse learning needs of our students.

Students who require additional assistance in literacy and numeracy are identified through a range of internal and external assessments, as well as regular case management meetings. Reading intervention targets essential literacy skills, including phonological and phonics awareness, decoding, and comprehension. Programs are specifically designed to address skill gaps and are delivered by our learning support teacher and trained School Services Officers (SSOs).

For students requiring more targeted support, including those with a documented One Plan, learning focuses on individual goals both within the classroom and in small withdrawal groups. Our class teachers and learning support teacher work closely with families, meeting regularly to review and discuss student progress and update learning goals.

We also offer a dedicated English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) program to support students from non-English speaking backgrounds. Our EALD teacher provides personalised language support to help students develop their English language skills and fully participate in all areas of school life. This program is designed to help students build confidence in using English for both academic and social purposes, ensuring they can thrive at Richmond Primary School.

Our comprehensive approach ensures that every student receives the support they need to achieve their best and reach their full potential.

• What’s the Buzz?
  A social skills intervention program designed to help students build positive relationships, understand emotions, and develop effective communication strategies.
• Rock and Water
  A classroom based program run in conjunction with our Pastoral support worker that focuses on enhancing students’ self-awareness, confidence, and emotional resilience through practical activities and guided reflection.

Lunchtime Clubs

• Dungeons and Dragons
  A lunch time club that offers a creative and collaborative environment where students develop teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through imaginative role-playing adventures.
• Minecraft Club
  A lunchtime club where students collaborate, build, and explore virtual worlds together. This club encourages creativity, fosters teamwork, and helps students further develop their digital literacy and problem-solving skills.
• Guitar Club
  An opportunity for students interested in music to learn and practise guitar in a supportive group setting. The club helps students build musical skills, confidence, and a love for performing, regardless of their experience level.

Extra Curricular Programs

Soccer