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Wangaratta West
Primary School strives to encourage all students to reach their
potential and achieve success within a caring and stimulating
environment.
The
values which for the basis of our actions are:
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respect
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co-operation
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trust
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professionalism
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self-esteem
Wangaratta West
Primary School is located in Phillipson Street in the western area of
the City of Wangaratta. School enrolment is in the range of 360 to 380.
The majority of the students are drawn from the local area.
Our school
recognizes and values the differences in children. It believes that all
children can be successful. Optimum learning takes place when children,
parents and teachers work in partnership. This partnership is
highlighted by the involvement of parents in school activities. Clear
communication between home and school plays an important role in
developing this relationship.
Students are offered
a wide range of experiences, which will assist in the development of:
Student
participation and responsibility is encouraged through "Kids In Action"
(KIA). This elected group seeks the opinions of other children, has a
role in decision making, plays a part in playground development, raises
money to support a child through World Vision and assists parents and
teachers in organizing various events.
Our school provides
quality programs in the eight Key Learning Areas (KLA’s) of: English,
Mathematics, Science, Technology, Health and Physical Education, Studies
of Society and Environment, The Arts and Japanese. Delivery of the
curriculum is highlighted by an integrated approach to learning and
extensive joint planning. Classroom learning is enriched through
specialist programs in the Arts (Music and Art-Craft) and Library. The
Library borrowing system is computerized. A wide variety of extra
curricular activities add another dimension to the school's programs.
These activities include: choir, ensemble groups, inter school sport,
lunch time sport, camps and excursions, abseiling, Bike Education, the
“Mate” system
Our school has an
impressive array of Information Technology resources. A state of the
art computer network connects all buildings and classrooms. Information
Technology is used across all learning areas. The school has reached
the benchmark of one computer for every five children.
Children need to
leave school with a range of skills and strategies, which will last them
for a lifetime. As a school which is accredited, as both a “Sunsmart”
and a “Bike Safe” school, we acknowledge our long term responsibilities
to our children.
Our school is
organized into four teaching and learning units. These are based on
curriculum levels. Classes are a majority of straight grades with a
small number of composite classes, if required. Organizational decisions
are made which reflect the needs of the children, the demographics of
the school population and the preferences of the school community.
Our school has two main buildings and a modern detached library. Within
the main buildings are classrooms, administration area, staff
facilities, music room, art-craft room, multi-purpose room and a cookery
area.
All buildings were
refurbished in the mid 1990’s and are well maintained. The grounds are
attractive with well- established gardens, shaded areas, a paved
barbecue area, a variety of playing surfaces, extensive netball courts,
a plant propagation facility, playground equipment and passive
recreation areas. A council oval is adjacent to the boundary of the
school. Only children from our school use the oval during school hours.
School Charter Priorities
These developments
will sharpen the focus on mathematics learning and ensure that student
welfare remains as a clear focus in the school.
Dignity and
Respect
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