Principal and staff profiles

Welcome from the Principal

Mr Kaylem Short, School Principal

A very warm welcome to Burton Primary School.

At Burton Primary school, we are committed to providing an education that meets the needs of all students. Our aim is to ensure every student leaves our school as lifelong learners who can positively contribute to a rapidly changing world. Our teachers deliver the South Australian and Australian Curriculum using research-based pedagogies, ensuring students are fulfilling their potential. These pedagogies follow the advice of the Department for Education, guaranteeing our school’s practices remain current and effective.  We ensure a continuity of learning from Reception to Year 6, allowing students to become familiar with common structures and routines. This gives them the ability to fully focus on the content being delivered.

Our school represents a diversity of cultures, languages and experiences, and we believe this to be a source of strength, inspiration and knowledge. We are proud of our school, its grounds, and its facilities, as well as the opportunities these bring to our students.

Teaching and learning occur in collaboration with our students, giving them both voice and agency in their learning. This takes place at both a classroom level and through our Student Leaders, and supports an education that is both engaging and inclusive.

Our school values of ‘Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, Inclusion and Excellence’ underpin the social, physical, and emotional development of all our students. These support them to develop in a holistic manner, valuing both education and social responsibility. We follow the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework to support our values implementation. The framework supports equity and improved learning and behaviour outcomes by using responsive systems, data, and practices support.

Burton Primary School has a strong history of community involvement, so we encourage our families to actively participate in their child’s learning, forming a collaborative bond between home and school. There are opportunities for families to volunteer throughout the school by participating in excursions and camps, volunteering in classrooms and/or joining our Governing Council.

Our website provides detailed information about our school through the site Context Statement, Site Learning Plan and Annual Report. Relevant policies and procedures can also be located here, providing support and guidance for our school community.

We look forward to the opportunity to share our school with you. Please contact us through the front office or via email to attend a school tour or discuss any aspect of our school.

Kaylem Short

Principal