North Beach Primary School is located in the suburb of North Beach and serves a coastal strip including the suburb of Trigg. The school is nestled between large playing fields to the south and Star Swamp Reserve to the north. It runs a plant nursery and senior classes have for 19 years been involved in planting seedlings in salt affected areas. The school has three specialist teachers with approximately 350 children from Kindergarten to Year 7. Within the eight Learning Areas French is taught to children from Years 2 to 7. A music specialist offers a general music program and a physical education specialist also provides a stimulating learning program. Through the Department of Education and Training's Instrumental Music Program, selected students learn the clarinet, cello and violin. A leadership program for Year 6 and 7 students provides the opportunity for senior students to develop their leadership skills and the whole school has a strong focus on caring for others. Excellent parent - teacher support is enjoyed at North Beach Primary School which benefits the children through parental assistance in classrooms and fund raising events.