Mallala Primary School Owen-Mallala Rd, Mallala, South Australia 5502

"We have been extremely happy with Mallala Primary School for our children attending during the past five years and have seen continual improvements over those years. The staff are amazing – a fantastic group of proactive teachers and student support officers. Aside from the standard curriculum, our students really enjoy the opportunity to learn Korean, PE, Health, and Performing Arts. There is an excellent kitchen garden program, giving students hands on experience with growing vegetables, tending to chooks, cooking and selling produce. The school has a great community vibe with many connections within the local community through programs such as breakfast club, volunteer reading, local excursions and guest visits. The onsite preschool is included in whole school activities like assemblies, sports days and outdoor classroom learning day, which helps prepare these students for the transition to school. Altarama is a remnant bush block behind the school where the students love exploring in terms 2 and 3. I utilise the on-site out of school hours care which is helpful and this can actually be used by students from other schools, not just Mallala. Occasional care is another service my children have enjoyed prior to school, it's a great preparation for Pre-School – being based in that room."

"I'm not at all pleased with the fact that Muslims were brought into the school to teach children how to prayer, and that I was told about this through children and other concerned parents. I was not notified of this happening at all. I feel ashamed, sad and also violated to have had my child at this school. I wonder what else parents aren't told. This is a real safety concern. Religion should not be brought into public schooling."

"This school could do with a new principal, Alec does not fit the profile. There is not enough sports, excursions. The kids should be doing swimming lessons as it's essential for their benefit and should be taught where the pools are heated. There is not enough outside eating areas. Schools are supposed to be fun and exciting for children and a great place for learning, this school is not!."