Department of Education - Victoria

Neerim South Primary School was established in 1878 and is located approximately 20 kms from Warragul and Drouin in the rural town of Neerim South, in West Gippsland.  We have strong generational ties and are well supported by our School Council, Parents¿ Association and local community who all respect and hold a positive view of our School.  We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially. We value our excellent reputation as a caring and inclusive environment.

The school¿s current Strategic Plan runs from 2024-2027.  A School review was completed in Term 3, 2024.

Neerim South Primary School is committed to building connectedness to school and strengthening positive relationships with students and their families. The school promotes improving students social, emotional, behavioural, and academic outcomes.

All staff have high expectations for every student, and this is reflected in our students¿ increasing positive attitude to learning and belief in themselves.  Our Professional Learning Community (PLC) meets regularly to embed a culture of working collaboratively to continuously improve teaching and learning at Neerim South Primary School.  Our Teaching and Learning is data-informed and aligned to the Victorian Curriculum.

Neerim South Primary School offers a range of different opportunities and experiences for our students to engage in across their schooling years. These include but are not limited to; Athletics, Swimming, Basketball, Camps and Excursions, Student Leadership, Junior School Council and student led assemblies.

We also encourage the development of independence, active participation, and leadership within the school and wider community. Family involvement and engagement is a vital part of our school community. Our volunteer mentor program, transition programs such as `Fly into Foundation¿, buddy programs and the Berry Street Education Model are all valued by staff, students and families.

Our Student Family Occupation Education Index (SFOE) is 0.4730.

Neerim South Primary School¿s Statement of Values and Philosophy is integral to the work that we do and is the foundation of our school community. Students, staff and members of our school community are encouraged to live and demonstrate our core values of respect, learning, teamwork and perseverance.

Our school¿s vision is to empower our students to reach their personal best, and fully equip them to contribute positively to society as happy, healthy young people.

We currently have 143 students over seven classes and 23 staff members, including specialists, literacy tutor, inclusive support officers and a wellbeing coordinator.

Our school grounds and buildings, which include a stadium are well maintained and adjoin residential properties, a sporting reserve and farmland. Most of our students live locally, however we also have an extensive bus system that transports students from outlying areas. Neerim South Primary School has developed close ties to the wider local community and enjoys support from our local shops and community services.

We also provide an extensive, accredited School Council run Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Program in our Orana Centre.  This well supported service includes Before, After and Vacation Care programs.  The Neerim South Primary School owned bus is used to transport students from Jindivick Primary School to access this service.

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