Dingo State School is situated in the township of Dingo, in the Central Highlands region. The school is situated on the corner of Kennedy and Normanby streets and was founded in 1876. In 2006, the Prep year was introduced and in 2016 we inncororated a highly successful Remote Kindy program. At present we have close to 60 students attending our school, in three classrooms:- KP1, 2/3 and 4-6. We are very proud of the qualilty of education we provide for our close-knit community.
The school’s administration building reflects its heritage past. The teaching amenities include two modern, double classrooms as well as additional library and learning facilities in the main administration block. The school’s design reflects the demands of the local climate, providing large undercover play and activity areas. All of the buildings are high set to allow cooling winds passage beneath the buildings. Many large trees are located within the school grounds, providing shade and shelter for the students.
Dingo offers a diverse curriculum that covers all key learning areas as well as specialised subjects such as Japanese, music and instrumental music. The school also has a comprehensive physical education program and provides religious education. The Dingo State School staff is highly trained, enthusiastic and committed to providing quality education for the students. The school offers a range of visiting support teaachers who oversee a range of intervention programs for students.
The school is at the forefront of the technology age, and has an excellent (2:1) student to computer equipment ratio. Students are actively encouraged to increase their proficiency in this key learning area.
The school has a wide range of sporting amenities, including an adventure playground, a large oval, multi-purpose undercover courts and sand pits. Students have access to a wide array of modern sports equipment. The school has a proud history of representation in local sporting events.
Dingo State School has an active and visible Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) that works hard to support the school in providing a quality education.