Department of Education - Victoria

Brandon Park Primary School stands as a dynamic centre of education, catering to a vibrant student body of 561 as of 2025. Celebrating its cultural richness, the school proudly embraces students from diverse backgrounds, representing over 40 nationalities. Across its 24 classes spanning Foundation to Year Six, it offers a holistic and comprehensive educational experience.

Distinguished as a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Link School, Brandon Park Primary School places an unwavering emphasis on evidence-based scientific research to deliver the highest calibre of teaching and learning experiences. The curriculum, renowned for its inclusivity and excellence, is firmly rooted in the principles of Explicit Direct Instruction, providing a strong foundation for every lesson. Additionally, the profound insights derived from the Science of Reading and Learning significantly inform and shape our approach to teaching literacy, ensuring a research-backed and effective pedagogical method.

At the heart of the school's ethos lie its core values, Honesty, Respect, Excellence, Resilience, Sustainability, and Perseverance, crafted by its own students. These values permeate daily life and are expected to be embraced by every member of the community.

Brandon Park Primary School places a paramount focus on student well-being. The belief that a safe, valued, and respectful learning environment is essential for unlocking each student's full potential guides its approach. The school's commitment to leaving no child behind is exemplified through its dedicated Literacy and Numeracy intervention programs. The curriculum and environment are thoughtfully designed to challenge students, nurturing their highest potential and fostering essential knowledge, skills, and resilience, all while promoting empathy among school community members.

In essence, Brandon Park Primary School is a nuturing haven where academic achievement and personal growth intertwine, creating a thriving educational community.

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.