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Silkwood School – Parent Fact Sheet

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Are you considering sending your child to Silkwood School? Read our parent fact sheet to help you make this important decision.

Why choose Silkwood School?

Set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland is Silkwood School – a prep to high school establishment. Here you will find individualised learning plans, innovative teaching practices, flexible timetables to match student need and a concerted effort to enhance the ‘learning adventure’ of every child.

Of particular note is the Arrowsmith Program. This is an alternative program for students identified as requiring a different approach for reasons to do with learning difficulties. The program focuses on strengthening capacities rather than compensating for gaps. Students in this program become effective, confident and self-directed learners.

View PostWhat sporting and co-curricular options are there at Silkwood School?

Silkwood school encourages students to trial for South Coast Sport opportunities and teams and endeavours to support them as much as they can in their ongoing sporting development. There is a comprehensive HPE program as well as annual swimming and athletic carnivals.

Students can participate in the following co-curricular activities:

  • Instrumental music – guitar, piano, cello, drums, violin, flute, clarinet, percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, voice
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • African drumming
  • Craft

What are the public transport options to Silkwood School?

There are not any close bus stops for Silkwood School. The nearest routes are 749 (1.2 km) and 746 (1.8 km).

What are the school fees per term?

The following figures include general tuition fees only. Discounts apply for subsequent students from the same family.

  • Prep-year 6: $935
  • Year 7-12: $987
  • Arrowsmith: $4200

What are the boarding options at Silkwood School?

There are no boarding options at Silkwood School.

Does Silkwood School offer scholarships and how do we apply?

Silkwood School is not currently in a position to be able to offer scholarships or bursaries.

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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