Irymple Primary School

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Irymple Primary school is located on 5 hectares on the corner of 15^th St and Sandilong Ave in Irymple.

The school currently has an enrolment of 340 students.

The school values, ‘Pride, Respect, Safety and Learning’ reflects expectations of students to contribute to the creation of a stable, harmonious, caring and positive total learning environment which seeks to optimise student learning. Student achievements are valued and celebrated, and students, staff and parents are encouraged to ‘Be the Best That We Can Be’.

Our classes are currently organised into straight grades, not composite. These units provide a forum for meetings dealing with Curriculum, Organisation, Professional Development and Welfare.

Specialist teachers provide ICT, Physical Education, Visual/Performing Arts and LOTE (Italian).

The school has a performance and development culture where in staff are continually seeking to improve their teaching methods and understanding of curriculum.

Preschool students are integrated into the school through an extensive orientation program. Parents meet with the principal, Prep teachers, visit numerous times and attend a parent information evening as part of their welcoming into the school community and supporting their child’s start to Primary schooling. Grade 6 students attend a Discovery Day and an Orientation Day at Secondary schools as a part of their transition.

The school currently has staff employed to specialise in Mental Health in Schools, as well as Disability Inclusion. This supports families in the school community in areas of attendance, welfare, and student personal development.

Our mission statement indicates that we want to create a stimulating environment where each student can achieve their personal best academically and socially. We want every student to belong and thrive and in the heart of Irymple.