Traditions form an important part of the continuing culture and pride students have in attending and belonging to Giralang Primary School.
School Logo
The star is our symbol because 'Giralang' means 'star' in the language of the Wirajhuri tribe of central New South Wales.
School Song
We sing our school song at every assembly.
A golden star is the emblem
That we wear.
A symbol for all to share.
For the dreamtime name that we sing
With pride
Is Giralang, our star.
And the stars above that light the darkest night
Were the inspiration for our name.
Giralang clap, clap, clap, that's our school
Where we share three simple rules
Caring, cooperation, courtesy
Giralang, our star, our school.
We see a distant ridge of mountains
Shaped by time,
A symbol of strength and endurance.
And the tree studded hills of our neighbourhood
Where we live and work and play.
And the stars above that light the darkest night
Were the inspiration for our name.
Giralang clap,clap, clap, that's our school
Where we share three simple rules
Caring, cooperation, courtesy
Giralang, our star, our school.
School Values
All students are actively involved in our values, social and emotional learning program. Target skills are covered each fortnight, with follow up activities in class.
Historically, Giralang Primary, we focus on the 3 Cs - Caring, Cooperation and Courtesy.
Caring
- We care for self, others and the environment. When we care, we:
- Work as a team
- Share
- Play fairly
- Follow instructions
- Give and accept feedback
Cooperation
- When we cooperate with each other, we:
- Include everyone
- Look out for others
- Manage our emotions and think before we act
- Check in with others (R U OK?)
Courtesy
- When we are courteous, we:
- Listen to others and value their opinions and ideas
- Are patient
- Use our manners
- Appreciate individual’s needs
School Houses
The school has four houses. They are named after constellations. House Captains are elected each year by the students. Students come together as house groups to compete in various sporting carnivals and activities throughout the yeat.
The houses and their colours are:
- Archer - yellow
- Centaur - white
- Phoenix - red
- Toucan - blue
Rats of Tobruk
Giralang Primary School has a special bond with men of The Rats of Tobruk Association (ACT Branch). This relationship was formed in 1993 and continues to grow.
Both the school community and the members of the Association greatly value this relationship. The students are mindful of the significance of this special relationship and through it gain a greater empathy for and understanding of Australians who have served in war.
Giralang has been dubbed "the school with the Anzac spirit" by Mr Peter Collins, President of the Association.
In the past members from the Rats of Tobruk Association attended the school's annual Anzac Day ceremonies and representatives from the school attend the Rats of Tobruk annual anniversary service held at the Rats of Tobruk memorial on Anzac Parade. The school commenced work on a Memorial Wall to commemorate and celebrate the achievements of the 'Rats' in 2012. On May 4, 2012, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC opened the Wall including a mounted display cabinet to keep the Ceremonial Banner safe.
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