Pacific Primary provides an exceptional and nurturing
learning environment for young children. The school makes use of a variety
of educational approaches with the goal of achieving deep and meaningful
learning. The curriculum includes: learning through hands-on exploration
and play, expressive arts, and teacher and child-inspired work. The staff
guides the child's unique social, emotional and intellectual growth with
considerable attention being placed on the child's conflict resolution
skills. The child's experience at Pacific Primary is the foundation for
a life of learning, caring and creating.
The diverse community of the school expands opportunities for the children
to learn from those whose life experiences differ from their own. It is
reflected in the family structures, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of
the children and staff. Economic diversity is supported by the tuition-assistance
program. The appreciation of these differences is not an abstract concept
at Pacific Primary; it is a natural part of the child's experience.
The involved and supportive community of Pacific Primary
is united by a genuine dedication to the children. The family role as
partners in their child's school experience is supported through communication
with staff, parent education and abundant opportunities to volunteer.
The expected active participation of the parents allows the school to
achieve its goals. The school seeks out the highest caliber staff, supports
their continuing education and aims to compensate them well. The staff
is the school's most valuable asset.
Founded in 1974, Pacific Primary's original mission remains fundamental
to the school today: focus on the children, foster a strong, diverse community,
provide tuition assistance, support working parents, emphasize the creative
arts, and support an outstanding staff.