The PrimarAI School
Designing primary education for the reality our children will inhabit
2
hours of mastery
Students engage in deep work on literacy and numeracy with an adaptive, personal tutor.
4
hours of being human
Students focus on building their character and skills that will be valued in the future through creative and cooperative projects.
A Better School Daily
09:00—11:00
Mastering Core Knowledge
I notice in my NSW classroom that every child needs to progress at their own speed. By drawing on the Alpha Schools model, our mornings use technology for the specific practice it handles best. This allows me to focus on my true purpose as a teacher, which is noticing when a child is struggling.
Mid-morning recess in the fresh air
11:30 - 15:30
Afternoons are for tangible building and physical movement
As a parent, I want my child to spend their energy on activities that remain valuable as technology changes. We dedicate these four hours to creating physical things and learning how to work through social challenges as a team throughout the afternoon.
Recent Notes
Follow our story
SKILL
We use tools to save time
When we allow technology to assist with basic learning, our students gain four hours each day for practical work in the woodshop or garden.
PLAY
LIFE
WORK
The capabilities our students will gain
When our students finishes Year 6, they will be prepared to live a meaningful life in a world of technology. We focus on the enduring human qualities that will always remain essential.
Deep thinking
Physical repair
Clear creative expression
True leadership
Purposeful and powreful use of technology
Balance and boundaries
They will know how to manage their own time and priorities.
Our Strategy
We dedicate two hours to core competencies and four hours to human development. This is a plan for a local school that takes the coming years seriously, inspired by successful modern models.
Dane's Story
My name is Dane Smale, and I am both a local teacher and a parent with a child in the current system. Following years in the corporate sector, I decided to design a school that would actually meet the needs of my own family. This is an open project where I share my progress and welcome your constructive feedback at every step.