Your School 2023

Welcome to Your School

Your child’s future is in your hands

Every parent wants their child to have the best chance of being happy, successful and safe at school. So choosing which school will best suit your child’s needs is a highly important decision.

For many parents, choosing the right school for their child may be a daunting and difficult task, especially when there are so many schools to consider and they may vary greatly in their emphasis, philosophy and activities.

We are so fortunate to live in a diverse region where schools can provide nurturing and supportive environments for our children.

We have schools that embrace the individual and maximise the growth of each student, providing a ripple effect for success within strong foundations.

There are also schools that celebrate diversity and inclusion, and are committed to children’s wellbeing.

There are so many options to consider.

Each school featured in this edition of Your School offers their own unique

values and curriculum. They all share many common values and all aim to help your child achieve their very best.

We hope this edition of Your School will help you as a parent navigate through one of the most important decisions you must make about your child’s future.

Shepparton News features team

Small school with a big resources

Providing a picturesque peaceful environment, Ardmona Primary School is a haven for children to learn.

The school has exceptional resources, with a Kids Kitchen including work benches and abundance of cooking facilities; a dining and multi-purpose performing arts room; sporting facilities such as a covered synthetic basketball court; shade sails; sensory garden spaces including outdoor musical and play instruments; outdoor learning spaces aesthetically appealing with cultural and environmental murals; and outdoor workspace tables on

the school’s vast decking area.

Classes are well set up, with interactive systems for online learning accommodated with large screens, laptops and iPads — the school’s technology equipment supporting student learning and programs and instruction.

Within its context the school has a high ratio of sta beyond its generalist classroom teachers, including Student Wellbeing and Sports, Learning Tutor, Art and Library specialists and Education Support Sta .

A continuum of student learning at the school goes beyond each

Principal Jean Varty | Foundation to Year 6 | 13 students

580 Turnbull Rd, Ardmona | 5829 0273

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school day during its outside school hours care (OSHC) service, which is available from 3.30pm to 6pm daily, with the addition of before school care to start at the beginning of Term 2.

Ardmona Primary School has recently linked with Bluearth and My Future Academy who run and facilitate sports sessions every fortnight with the approach to active living that goes beyond traditional sport and education models.

Recent parent endorsement of the school is of high satisfaction, reflected in 2022 review period a rmation of

the school’s partnerships and success as an educational hub.

Accomplishments in individual student high ability programs are steered in the school’s literacy and numeracy programs with significant impact.

Bourchier Street Primary School

Inspiring students to be their best

Bourchier Street Primary School is a place where every student succeeds, where every teacher is passionate and where every family member feels connected.

We want our students and families to experience the best teaching and learning environment possible. We prioritise learning and wellbeing above all else. We are a vibrant and friendly learning community where students are inspired to reach their full potential and make a positive impact on the world.

Our student-centred approach to learning empowers children to take control of their own learning, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

Our teachers have access to the best professional learning and are not only literacy and numeracy experts, but are also committed to innovative teaching strategies and cutting-edge technology. Our students have access to a vast range of technological tools and resources, including iPads, laptops, and interactive technology, which enhance their learning experience and prepare them for the digital world.

Our school has an excellent specialist subject program. Students have access to expert physical education, visual arts, performing arts and science and technology teachers. Bourchier Street is well connected with numerous sporting

Principal Gary D’Arma | Foundation - Year 6 | 600 students

Cnr Balaclava Rd and Bourchier St, Shepparton | 5821 3488 bourchierps.vic.edu.au | bourchier.ps@education.vic.gov.au

clubs including netball, football, soccer and basketball clubs. We also have a strong focus on the arts, with dedicated programs in dance, drama, and visual arts. Our kitchen garden programs provide students with hands-on learning opportunities that promote healthy eating habits and environmental awareness.

At Bourchier Street Primary School, we place a strong emphasis on student engagement and wellbeing and community connectedness. We aim to build strong partnerships with families and encourage active parental participation in learning. We o er before and afterschool care programs to support working parents and ensure that

all students have access to a safe and nurturing environment. We love meeting new people at Bourchier Street. If you would like a personalised tour of our learning spaces and excellent facilities, one of our friendly team would love to show you around. Please contact our o ce sta on 03 5821 3488 to arrange a time that suits you!

A diverse and enriching curriculum

Gowrie Street Primary School draws great strength from its students and its community — their histories, cultures and diversity.

The school supports its students to seize all the di erent opportunities they have and to overcome any challenges that might get in the way.

Gowrie St provides students with a diverse and enriching curriculum that builds on their strengths and interests and exposes them to new knowledge and opportunities.

The school encourages students to take ownership of their learning through cycles of goal setting, guided by an understanding of their learning needs.

This is supported by responsive feedback from teachers so that students are moving through their learning with a focus on growth and progress.

There is a strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics — as well as meaningful inquiry into the world, our place in it and how students can be active positive participants within it.

Health and PE, STEM and dedicated play-based social emotional learning for the juniors, as well as Yorta Yorta language, broaden the learning experience of students and inspires the whole child.

Gowrie St also believes in the power of music and the arts in the development of children.

Most classroom teachers at the school have had professional learning within the arts and weave arts learning into the curriculum and the school accesses many opportunities to see performances and participate in arts workshops.

Inspiring teachers and dedicated Education Support sta at Gowrie St work together to ensure they are bringing students meaningful and engaging learning that motivates them to embrace education and become curious and enthusiastic, self-driven learners as well as compassionate and kind people.

The school values of determination, excellence, empathy and pride are

critical to expected behaviour across the school and this supports students to understand themselves and others.

Strong social emotional programs and learning how to build positive relationships are key aspects of learning at Gowrie St and the school has a deep commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment that supports the wellbeing and mental health of students.

Gowrie St is a restorative school that supports students to understand the impacts they can have on others and helps them work through conflict by teaching that healing relationships is key to living with others harmoniously.

The school is committed to achieving its vision, and believes it is essential that we achieve the best academic outcomes possible so that our students can take advantage of the opportunities available to them.

In line with our vision, there are some key mindsets regarding how we view our school and the work we do, which are critical to us achieving success.

These include that we take a strengths-based approach to both our students and our community.

Parents, carers and families are partners and are key to the success of Gowrie St students.

The school’s belief that supporting families means students do better at school drives much of the work of the large wellbeing team who dedicate much of their time to ensuring families have access to supports they need in order to be able to support their children through their journey at school.

Call to make a time for a tour or email the principal at eron.chapman@ education.vic.au any time if you would like further information.

Principal Eron Chapman | Foundation to Year 6 | 202 students

Grahamvale Primary School

Education tailored for each student

At Grahamvale Primary School, all students are encouraged to be confident, lifelong learners who can form strong and positive relationships with others.

The school is dedicated to tailoring the educational experience to each individual student.

Principal Luke Simpson said learning was about working together, and the school boasted a productive partnership between teachers, parents and students.

“We pride ourselves on the sense of community we have here and the family environment,” Mr Simpson said.

“We have parent helpers and encourage them to work with us, as well as through additional sports days and excursions — it’s a partnership”.

This inclusivity begins early at Grahamvale, with a personal approach

to the enrolment process.

“We work in partnership with the parents from Foundation and o er a strong transition program so the students have many opportunities to visit the school before the statewide orientation day.”

In partnership with Best Start, the school also provides a weekly opportunity for future students to join a reading session.

“Before they even walk in the door we have a really good understanding of the children, so they feel comfortable,” Mr Simpson said.

Each year, future Foundation students meet their Year 6 buddies prior to starting school to ensure they feel welcome.

“Buddies introduce themselves to their parents, so they have that sense

of connection with them from the start, and they’re great and very supportive of them in the yard,” Mr Simpson said, Grahamvale has an emphasis on developing the whole child, socially, emotionally and academically.

“There are lots of opportunities for technology in the junior rooms and in Years 3 to 6 we have a bring-your-own¬ device iPad program,” Mr Simpson said.

Junior and senior students have access to Beebots, Ozobots, iPads and laptops as part of their STEM learning program. PE and Art provide fantastic opportunities for development of students’ creativity and health and wellbeing.

“To lay the foundations for success in literacy, we have a strong focus on the building blocks to reading, including systematic phonics instructions

and evidence-based teaching and learning,” Mr Simpson said.

“We also have a strong focus around student voice and agency”.

“Students are encouraged to discuss what they are learning linked to the Learning Intention and Success Criteria of their lessons to build their confidence and understanding.”

Principal Luke Simpson I Foundation to Year 6 I 383 students 85 Grahamvale Rd, Grahamvale I 5821 4219 grahamvaleps.vic.edu.au

Guthrie Street Primary School

Students supported to achieve their best

Guthrie Street Primary School is dedicated to developing students’ literacy and numeracy skills, with a strong focus on their social and emotional needs.

The belief at Guthrie Street Primary School is that students need to be emotionally intelligent and engaged in their learning so they can succeed academically.

Young people at Guthrie Street are nurtured and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Their unique talents and gifts are valued and supported; creativity and imagination are encouraged and celebrated. At Guthrie Street, learning is personal and social.

Learning connects students and teachers not just to knowledge but to each other.

Principal Brendan Bicknell said Guthrie Street was passionate about providing a holistic education for students.

He said the school challenged students to actively pursue opportunities

that life at school o ered.

Students are encouraged to have high expectations of themselves while actively participating in their learning.

Literacy development is a priority, with successful learning evident in readers’ and writers’ workshops.

Mr Bicknell said the development of emotional and social competencies enabled Guthrie Street students to foster positive connections and to be valued and productive members of the community.

The students at Guthrie Street are provided with excellent facilities that suit the needs of 21st century learners.

There are modern contemporary learning spaces throughout the school, which encourage a positive educational environment.

Within the classrooms the advantages of modern technology including iPads and laptops are utilised by the students as they engage in purposeful learning activities.

Principal Brendan Bicknell | Foundation to year 6 | 470 students

Guthrie St, Shepparton | 5821 1944

Personal learning includes:

• Core development of literacy and numeracy skills.

• Use of technology − laptops and iPads (BYO device program for Years 1 to 6).

• Specialist programs − the arts, physical education, science.

• Student performances in music/drama.

• Deaf Facility - catering for the hard of hearing.

• Emotional Intelligence Program/GEM (Gratitude Empathy Mindfulness)/ Respectful Relationships.

Supportive programs include:

• Kinder to Foundation transition in term four.

• Student leadership.

• Student Voice Team.

• School Wellbeing Dog and School Chaplain

• One-on-one tutoring support in literacy and numeracy.

• Koori and EAL support programs.

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• Speech and occupational therapy support.

• After-school and weekend sports programs.

• Music lessons − guitar, piano and keyboard (fee-paying).

• Camps, excursions and cultural performances.

• Auslan.

• Outside school hours care.

• Expansive areas of TigerTurf for ball games.

• Modern administration spaces

Katandra West Primary School

School is the heart of the community

Katandra West Primary School is an integral part of a tight-knit community.

It is the school’s strong community connections that distinguish it from the rest, and principal Marcia Waters says students particularly appreciate how welcoming and kind everyone is at Katandra West Primary School.

It is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) school, dedicated to helping students become wellrounded members of society.

The strong set of values and behavioural expectations include: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Strong and Be Your Best.

Katandra West Primary School provides an extensive education including STEM, Italian, Music, Media, Arts, Dance and Drama.

Other programs — such as bike education, camps and visits from the MARC library van and MACC art van — add to the experiences o ered to the students.

An outside school hours care (OSHC) service is now available at Katandra West Primary. The school provides care before school, after school and a holiday program.

Kindergarten students from Katandra West Children’s Centre are also able to attend the OSHC service after their kinder program. This encourages a smooth transition to school and will benefit working families.

The teaching and learning program has been enhanced by technology, with students in Years 4 to 6 participating in a bring-your-own iPad program and classroom iPads available for Foundation to Year 3 students. A computer lab is used by all classrooms for whole-class learning.

Katandra West Primary School encourages local kids to attend their local school. This is made easy with the bus service available for families in the surrounding area.

Principal Marcia Waters | Foundation to Year 6 | 75 students

17-27 Bankin St, Katandra West | 5828 3350 katandra-west-ps.vic.edu.au | katandra.west.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Kialla West Primary School

Building independence and pride

Kialla West Primary School is a dynamic learning community with a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Principal Wes Teague said families, children and teachers were encouraged to be actively involved in the school community and work together to help students develop and grow, while the school values of pride, excellence and resilience underpin everything it does.

“Kialla West has caring sta and create a buzz of excitement about learning,” Mr Teague said.

“We have really strong academic outcomes and our social emotional learning is all around building that independence and pride.”

Kialla West has implemented a strong teaching and learning instructional model.

Mr Teague said the teachers create a beautiful learning environment to develop a

love of learning for the children at Kialla West.

The school is enhancing the children’s social and emotional skills through The Resilience Project. The children participate in daily learning to develop their Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness.

Kialla West has welcomed two wellbeing dogs, Lily and Teddy, to the school. Both are helping children to develop their emotional regulation.

In addition to classroom lessons, students participate in specialist programs in PE, Italian, Art, Science and the tutor learning initiative.

Kialla West provides a range of opportunities for children to develop responsibility, independence and leadership skills.

Senior students attain a leadership role, and the Buddy Program is a

Principal Wes Teague | Foundation to Year 6 | 196 students

7370 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla West | 5823 1333 kiallawestps.vic.edu.au

special opportunity for students in Year 4 to support younger students.

The school o ers open learning spaces, including a new state-of-the-art building, consisting of four classrooms.

Mr Teague said the project had created an engaging environment for learning. The school is well resourced and is fortunate to have a wonderful multipurpose building with a communal learning area, art room and canteen.

The school maintains spacious and attractive grounds featuring playground equipment, a large oval and smaller playing areas, while a basketball/netball court with cover was completed last year.

Kialla West also o ers a range of sporting activities including cross-country running, swimming, athletics and fun run plus school sporting teams including netball,

Auskick, football, soccer and basketball.

There is also a before school care program that runs from 7.30am to 8.30am, an after school care program from 3.15pm to 6pm and a holiday care program from 8am to 6pm. Bookings are available on a casual or permanent basis.

The school is holding an open day on May 11th at 9.15am & 10.15am and families are asked to contact the o ce to book a tour. Additional tour times are also available by contacting the school.

Mooroopna North Primary School

Safe environment for study and play

Situated within a natural bush setting, surrounded by lush lawns and o ering multiple play spaces, Mooroopna North Primary School provides a welcoming environment to all.

Students are encouraged to learn through play in the outdoor spaces, enjoying opportunities to make use of the extensive bike tracks, try out for MasterChef in the mud kitchen, test their architectural skills cubbymaking in the bush, or divert the flow of water in the creek bed as they create habitats for frogs, lizards and crickets.

The integration of a variety of wellbeing models including School Wide Positive Behaviour Support,

Principal Michelle

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Respectful Relationships, Berry Street Education Model and Smiling Minds, support a culture of inclusion and encouragement where the school values of ‘Respect, Resilience and Responsibility’ are expressed in the actions and attitudes of all.

Through partnering with Melbourne University’s Going Rural Health, students have timely access to speech, occupational therapy and social work supports provided by onsite supervisors and final year university placement students.

Low student to teacher ratios (10:1) and the provision of quality teaching within a comprehensive curriculum including STEM, Auslan, Music, Art

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835 Ardmona Rd, Mooroopna North | 5829 0141 mnps1612.vic.edu.au | mooroopna.north.ps@education.vic.gov.au

(MACC) and Library (MARC) provides optimal opportunities for one-onone support and extension, while also catering for the diverse interests of all.

Academic, social and emotional improvement is met through datadriven, point of need learning, ensuring each student achieves the goals set out in their Individual Education Plans.

Students at Mooroopna North Primary School are enjoying their fourth year of literacy learning through the research-backed, explicit synthetic phonics approach of Little Learners Love Literacy and The Writing Revolution, while games-based, challenging tasks and narrative-first approach to numeracy is supporting

students to become strategic thinkers. A daily bus run, and the provision of before school care open from 6.30am and after school care open until 6pm, o er greater flexibility to families.

If you would like to partner with Mooroopna North to support your child’s education, call Michelle Duke on 5829 0141 or 0409 025 137 to arrange a school tour.

Duke

Foundation to Year 6

30 students

Park Primary School

Award-winning wellbeing program

Mooroopna Park Primary School’s unwavering commitment to improving student wellbeing grows stronger as years go by, with 2022 proving an exceptional year for recognition.

The school received the 2022 Victoria Early Years Award for Promoting Health and Wellbeing, as well as the 2022 Australian Education Award for Best Student Wellbeing Program, adding to its 2020 gong.

The Wellbeing Initiative consists of a Healthy Food program, full-time speech therapist, paediatric clinic, play therapist and school chaplain, as well as support from a number of other agencies.

The school is the only one of its kind in the Goulburn Valley to deliver students three meals

a day, free-of-charge.

“We have a full-time chef who prepares breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea and a hot lunch every day — free-of-charge for all students,” principal Hayden Beaton said.

“Students are happier, more engaged with their learning and their attendance has improved as a direct result of the Healthy Food program.”

The school runs its own veggie garden and maintains chooks as part of the program, as well as receiving generous donations from community groups.

“We have really good community relationships with groups like Lighthouse and Foodshare, as well as local orchards and bakeries who donate various produce for the program,” Mr Beaton said.

The school’s full-time speech therapist, paediatric clinic, play therapist and chaplain offer a range of dedicated specialist services to further strengthen the program and improve student wellbeing.

The school recently opened its new School Hub, which is running a weekly play group, Women’s Wellness sessions, parents’ breakfast, craft and story time and community gardening.

The school continues to offer before and after school care, as well as its own bus service to further support families.

“Each classroom at the school has a teacher aide and we have tutors providing extra support to ensure all students meet their learning goals,” Mr Beaton said.

“We also have specialist programs

like PE, Art, Music including an instrumental music program and band.” On enrolment each student is allocated a Chrome book computer to use throughout their time at the school.

Parental involvement in the school is actively encouraged, and various events — including a welcome barbecue, grandparents’ day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day breakfasts — are highlights of the year.

“We like to involve our students in extracurricular activities like sport, excursions, camps, fun runs and fun dress-up days,” Mr Beaton said.

Take a tour of GSSC

A sense of belonging for all

We started the school year with the introduction of our Vertical Home Groups, seeing students from across year levels come together at the start of each day.

The goal of our Vertical Home Groups has been to build a sense of belonging through our House and Neighbourhood structure and to support a positive beginning to each day by providing students with key updates and an opportunity to discuss our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support focus each week.

Our new vertical model has increased connectedness across the year levels and has been key for our Year 7 students to settle into secondary schooling by forming cross-year relationships through a buddy system.

Here’s what our students have to say: Storm, Year 7 Khatera, Year 12

“Settling into the Home Groups at the start of the term was a bit scary but over time I have enjoyed having the time with the senior kids as they are more experienced and are easy to bond with. Every Wednesday during last period we come together as a home group so it is a chance for all of us to bond even more and do some fun activities together.”

“Being a Multicultural Leader I feel it is my responsibility to be a role model and guide these juniors and help them settle into school. I remember starting last year as a whole school and I was nervous. From my experience, I wanted to give these students a smooth ride into the school year and kick-off high school with a bang!”

What we offer …

Greater Facilities

We are a secondary college with teaching and learning spaces second to none in Victoria and across the country.

Greater Pathways

Our college caters for opportunity – our award-winning Careers Team manage industry and education partnerships, apprenticeships and guidance for students.

Greater Support

Our wellbeing services and supports set us apart. These include dedicated resources in school supporting our First Nations and multicultural students, school nurses, doctors in school and a paediatric clinic, wellbeing officers in each neighbourhood and a range of external services support.

We are Greater Together!

To take a virtual tour of our college, scan the code with your smartphone or visit www.gssc.vic.gov.au

A safe and happy place to learn

Mooroopna Primary School is an inclusive school that is committed to providing a safe, happy and welcoming environment for students and families.

Mooroopna Primary School:

• Adheres to Child Safe Standards, which includes proactively teaching students how to be respectful and responsible members of today’s society.

• Includes an onsite Children & Families Centre providing three and four year old kindergarten, long term day care and maternal child health.

• Encourages family members’ involvement in their child’s learning.

• Provides an after-school care

and vacation care program, as well as a daily breakfast club.

• Has a speech therapy program working with small groups and individual students.

• Provides access to a school paediatrician.

• Works with the wider community to collaborate with students to build career aspirations and wellbeing support.

• Has a strong commitment to arts education, which includes a school band.

• Provides a technology-rich environment to enhance student learning and school engagement.

Acting Principal Carla May 16–18 O’Brien Street, Mooroopna | 5825 2060 mooroopna.vic.edu.au | mooroopna.ps@education.vic.gov.au

• Provides excellent facilities that provide a wide range of learning environments. Children are encouraged to:

• Develop proficiency in literacy and numeracy skills in an integrated, engaging curriculum.

• Be active in determining their learning goals.

• Acquire decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Communicate freely and co-operatively with others.

• Develop a commitment to complete their work to their maximum potential.

• Improve their skills and fitness levels through a well-balanced physical education and sport program.

• Develop a strong knowledge of musical performance through the whole-school music program and school band.

• Develop their technology skills and cybersafe behaviours to be e ective and responsible users of technology.

Orrvale Primary School

Committed to students’ success

Orrvale Primary School is situated amongst local orchards, 5km south-east of Shepparton.

We have all the benefits of a larger primary school, in a rural setting.

Our school consists of 17 classrooms spread across multiple spacious learning zones, including a purpose-built STEAM hub, Italian and Cybersafety room and a large indoor sports and events shed.

The STEAM hub comprises of a computer lab for coding and robotics, and our open-plan Art and STEAM rooms also host our Outside Hours School Care program.

Beyond the classroom, the school has two playgrounds, an undercover soft-fall play zone, a synthetic running track and an

all-abilities basketball tree.

A new garden, playground and sand play area provides a welcoming entrance to the school, giving students the space to play and learn outdoors.

Our recently upgraded car parking, drop o and pick up zones and shade sail spaces also add to our modern grounds and facilities.

Literacy, Mathematics and Emotional Intelligence (EI) education is at the centre of Orrvale’s work, with specialist Mathematics and Literacy leaders providing coaching and mentoring to all sta .

Orrvale Primary School is the only Victorian Government school trained in Yale University’s RULER approach, encouraging children

Principal Adam Brennan | Foundation to year 6 | 375 students

300 Channel Rd, Orrvale | 5829 2490

orrvaleps.vic.edu.au | orrvale.ps@education.vic.gov.au

to identify, regulate and manage their own emotions. Foundation students are immersed early in the language of EI, with teachers modelling words and actions that assist with mood regulation.

The school helps students to reach their potential through self-motivation and by stimulating children’s curiosity.

Extra-curricular such as woodworking in our new Woodworking Shed generously donated by Peter Copulos, bike mechanics, DrumBeat, cooking and structured lunchtime activities, engages students who thrive with hands-on learning.

Our School Captains lead a strong team of student leaders, including House Captains and EI

Executive members. Other leadership opportunities for students include cross-age buddy programs and ICT Leaders who help manage the school’s F-6 iPad program.

After hours, families and students can participate in football, Auskick, netball and soccer, and take part in our annual school events such as our Mini Fair, Bike Hike, Ra es, Mother’s and Father’s Day Breakfasts, excursions and camps.

Small school, BIG opportunities

Shepparton Christian College, which was founded 26 years ago, has experienced remarkable growth and development over the years. The college now has nearly 300 students from Prep to Year 12, and the school community places high value on faith, family and academic excellence.

The students benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities throughout the year, including excursions to explore the natural beauty of Victoria, art, culture and other activities beyond the classroom. The school o ers a diverse range of subjects, with a focus on academic excellence

in core subjects. As of 2023, the College has increased its subject o ering, with everything from woodwork to forensic science and theatre arts now catered for. The emphasis on great teaching and good opportunities has resulted in the College seeing great success in recent years, particularly in the results achieved by Year 12 students.

One of the most significant accomplishments of the College is the holistic community it has built as a P- 12 school, where students are cared for and valued.

Small class sizes enable teachers to meet the individual needs of each student and foster positive

Principal Chris Aiton | Foundation to Year 12 | 288 students

155 Verney Rd, Shepparton | 5831 7790 scc.vic.edu.au | admin@scc.vic.edu.au

relationships. Mentoring programs are in place, where older students support younger students, and seniors find themselves surrounded by a familiar community of peers and teachers. Prep students have the opportunity to be mentored by Grade 6 students, and Grade 6 students who transition into secondary school find themselves surrounded by a community of peers and teachers who are familiar to them and who care about their well-being. The College’s focus on individualised attention and support has enabled its students to thrive academically and personally.

The College is proud of its mission to teach with an unwavering focus on Christian-biblical worldview guiding all aspects of teaching, learning, and community life. Overall, this approach has proven successful, providing students with the best opportunities to achieve their goals and thrive.

Shepparton East Primary School

Program develops the whole child

With the resources of a large school yet the close-knit community of a small school, Shepparton East Primary School embraces the individual.

Just a few minutes drive from Shepparton with wide open spaces, the school community is one big happy family.

Principal Les Walsh said Shepparton East was a welcoming place with an emphasis on parent involvement.

“We have a great country feel. You walk around our school and people are happy and friendly,” Mr Walsh said.

“We have a really strong school community; we actively encourage parent involvement by running a Parent Education Program where parents are trained to be helpers in the classrooms.”

Shepparton East is continuing its partnership with the Resilience Project, which teaches students about gratitude, empathy and mindfulness. It is one of 20 schools in Australia that have been sponsored to run the Resilience Project.

The school has a comprehensive literacy and numeracy program complemented by inquiry-based learning programs, and Mr Walsh said this allowed students to learn at their own pace and develop their strengths and interests.

“It’s about preparing them for the future to be well-rounded individuals,” he said.

“The school strives to meet the individual needs of students, catering for those who require assistance as well as fostering talents.”

In addition, Shepparton East o ers Art, Performing Arts, Library, Sport, a Perceptual Motor Program and Science.

Teachers have been upskilled in the teaching of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, including two teachers who specialise in science.

Mr Walsh said the inquiry-based programs tied into students’ interests.

“It promotes student engagement, develops oral language and has direct links into our formal literacy

Principal Les Walsh | Foundation to Year 6 | 250 students

Benalla Rd, Shepparton East | 5829 2426

sheppeastps.vic.edu.au

and numeracy lessons.”

The school is continually adding new resources and opening further learning opportunities, including the addition of a robotics program in the Year 5/6 area.

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as camps and excursions, weekend sporting teams, swimming, choir and guitar lessons.

Mr Walsh said it was all about developing the whole child.

The school uses a buddy program to support students and has also received recognition for its behaviour management and positive acknowledgement systems.

“The culture of our school really sits under that framework of caring for yourself, caring for others, caring for your learning and caring for your school,” Mr Walsh said.

“To do that we explicitly teach what those values are and what those behaviours and actions look like, so students know how to

care for their learning in a reading session, or out on an excursion.”

A school chaplain is also employed, providing support for families, working in classrooms and running the breakfast program with parent and sta helpers.

Before-school and after-school care is provided each day during school terms.

Mr Walsh said being an eSmart school meant there was a high standard of information communication technology and cyber safety processes.

“All classes have their own interactive whiteboard as well as iPads. The junior classes each have their own sets and our Years 3 to 6 students have their own iPads.”

Focusing on growth in the classroom

Established in 2005, Sirius College’s Shepparton Campus is one of six Sirius College campuses in Victoria.

The Shepparton campus o ers classes from Foundation to Year 6.

Sirius continues to strive to empower students to become critical thinkers with a belief in tolerance, diversity and harmony, and enable them to become global citizens.

Focused on the growth of students academically, Sirius College presents a diverse curriculum for all facets of life, learning about the world around them and striving for academic excellence

and developing strong connections to their culture and backgrounds.

The Shepparton Campus has seen student numbers approaching maximum capacity, meaning early enrolments are essential for 2024 and will prove to be beneficial. Sirius College also focuses on enriching learning experiences through technology, skills development and both incursions and excursions will continue to be a part of the school’s activities.

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs, and teams in the Shepparton Junior Soccer Association’s

Principal Muhammed Aksu | Foundation to year 6 | 145 students

685 New Dookie Rd, Shepparton | 5858 8200 sirius.vic.edu.au | spc@sirius.vic.edu.au

tournament in terms two and three will continue as they have in the past.

Sirius also values working closely with parents and friends across the school community, celebrating cultural and religious diversity. Providing students opportunities to learn about many cultures will continue to be the school’s priority and guiding ethos.

All students study a second language, and a very economical bus service allows students from across the region to attend the school.

“Our school continues to have small class sizes, which allows for more individualised learning and support,” Mr Aksu said.

He said teachers were grateful to have students back at school and would be ensuring each day is a great one for their students and families.

“Sirius College will strive to keep its students growing in a safe, happy and culturally diverse environment. We hope that 2023 will be a time of growth for our school community.”

St Georges Road Primary School

Inclusive space to learn and thrive

St Georges Road Primary School lives

its values of respect, responsibility, pride and excellence every day.

“Students are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and their learning, in an environment that fosters independence, kindness and creativity, within a climate of safety,” principal Adam Burbidge said.

These values are interwoven into all aspects of the school, creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for students and their families.

St Georges Road Primary School is a Science of Reading and Learning school, ensuring the teaching practices of literacy are linked to scientifically backed research.

“Our classroom practices include the Big 6 of Reading (oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) in every classroom, every day,” Mr Burbidge said.

“We utilise quality resources across the school, including Heggerty and David Kilpatrick’s One Minute Activities for phonological awareness.

“A tailored, systematic phonics scope and sequence is embedded within our classrooms, with an abundance of decodable readers and rich literary texts to support the delivery of this best practice approach.”

From Foundation to Year 6, tiered intervention is provided for students

Principal Adam Burbidge | Foundation to Year 6 | 360 students

120 St George’s Rd, Shepparton | 5821 3383 stgeorges.vic.edu.au | adam.burbidge@education.vic.gov.au

who find literacy challenging or English is an Additional Language.

These students are supported through daily small group, targeted intervention to ensure that no child is left behind.

Student engagement is strengthened by structured enrichment clubs including a Koori group and minor games, major sports, choir, drumming, art and passive play activities.

Small flexible learning groups cater for individual students’ needs in literacy and numeracy, ensuring all students are making progress with their learning.

Meanwhile specialist programs — including visual arts, health and physical education, Italian and the

performing arts — provide a broad range of opportunities for students to develop their talents and interests.

Mr Burbidge said the school was like “one big family in which everyone is included, and everyone belongs”.

“We pride ourselves on our rich cultural diversity, which helps to create a vibrant and interesting environment in which our children learn.”

Wilmot Road Primary School

Celebrating diversity and inclusion

Wilmot Road Primary School is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students.

We are an aesthetically pleasing school with great facilities, situated in the south of Shepparton.

We are proudly diverse in our community and have a fabulous team working to provide the best opportunities for our students. We are extremely well resourced, every classroom has aide support and class sizes are small.

At Wilmot Road, we provide a supportive environment for our students with a proactive wellbeing team, additional targeted supports and an award-winning sensory program that enables our students to access learning through increased ability to maintain self regulation.

Teaching and learning goals address the needs of students through explicit teaching and learning programs based upon data and di erentiated learning.

Our Community Hub enhances connection to our school through various programs engaging our parents, including the popular free play group.

Wilmot Road Primary School is happy for you to book a personal tour at any time, where you can see our learning in action, view our great facilities and answer any questions you may have.

Our website is also a great source of information to help you make the important decision of where your child will be schooled.

Principal Sharon Thompson | Foundation to Year 6 | 242 students 84-90 Wilmot Rd, Shepparton | 5821 4953 www.wilmotrd.edu.au | wilmot.road.ps.shepparton@education.vic.gov.au

Undera Primary School

Working together for a bright future

At Undera Primary School our vision is for all students to be independent, self-motivated learners with a love and curiosity for learning and to face challenges with courage to achieve lifelong success.

We have a strong focus on explicit teaching and di erentiating learning to cater for the needs of all students. We o er a wide range of programs including STEM, Music, Italian, Art, PE and Sport.

Our Wellbeing Program enables students to develop their social/ emotional skills. This is supported by our caring sta and Mental Health and Wellbeing leader, who has developed strong links to outside services, ensuring all students receive the support they need to be ready to learn.

Our refurbished learning spaces are inviting and inclusive. Students are encouraged to be active learners

by utilising our new outdoor learning spaces and playground areas.

Families are always welcome and encouraged to be involved in learning programs.

We have strong links with local community clubs and work closely with the Undera Kindergarten to o er students a smooth transition from preschool to school.

The Schools Plus grant enables us to provide all students with free education for the next three years, including stationery, access to iPads and laptops, camps and excursions, and our swimming program.

For more information about the great learning opportunities we o er, visit our school website.

A tour can be organised by contacting the school.

Acting Principal Robyn Bell | Foundation to Year 6 | 18 students

45-55 Anderson St, Undera | 5826 0211 underaps.vic.edu.au | undera.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Verney Road School

Excellence in supportive learning

Verney Road School caters for students aged from Foundation to Year 12 with an intellectual disability. The school works with its community to develop the best pathways for each and every student.

Verney Road School is a centre of inclusive education where each student has their own individualised learning program, which is supported by:

• Rigorous literacy and numeracy programs where we have high expectations that all students can learn.

• Di erentiated communication systems and supports relevant to each student’s needs.

• Access to a broad curriculum which promotes each student’s ability to reach their potential.

• Strong Positive Behaviour Support Program which embeds the school-wide expectations of: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be a Learner.

• Allied Health and Wellbeing teams including a physiotherapist, occupational and speech therapists, psychologist, mental health practitioner, school nurse, social worker and a massage therapist.

• Extensive excursion and camps program.

• Varied curriculum programs including

Principal Angela Buxton | Foundation to year 12 | 235 students

2 Verney Rd, Shepparton | 5821 8185

verneyrd.vic.edu.au | Verney.road.sch@education.vic.gov.au

Early Education for children aged 2.9 to five years and School Based Apprenticeship and Training (SBAT) program in Senior Years.

• Strong connection with community agencies which promotes a ‘team around the family’ approach.

OPENING FOR TERM 1, 2024

A PREP TO YEAR 12 SCHOOL

All Saints Anglican School

320 Verney Road, Shepparton North

Come and see us in our new Shepparton office at 341 Wyndham Street kobrien@allsaints.vic.edu.au or 1800 978 701

Visit allsaints.vic.edu.au or scan QR code for enrolment form

Highly experienced educational leader, Mr Jim Laussen, has commenced as the foundation principal for All Saints Anglican School.

Mr Laussen was the Principal of Overnewton Anglican Community College in Melbourne for 22 years.

“I am looking forward with great enthusiasm to making Shepparton my home and working with the families, staff and children of All Saints Anglican School to establish and build a truly remarkable centre for learning and service.”

The All Saints Anglican School stage 1 project was supported by the Victorian Government

Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and District Primary Schools

FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS FOR 2024

The

following Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and district schools are currently accepting enrolments for the 2024 school year