Department of Education - Victoria

Wangaratta West Primary School is a thriving primary school located in the rural township of Wangaratta in North East Victoria. Established in 1950, the school has a rich history and growing enrolment trends. Currently the school has 482 students enrolled.

The school enjoys a reputation for leading the way with modern teaching methods and resources, including the more than 420 iPads to enable a one-to-one program for students in years one to six.

Our school is situated on approximately 2.5 acres (1 hectare) of land, comprising of grassed areas, concrete basketball/netball courts, and landscaped garden areas. Between 2008 and 2010 the school underwent significant renovations, resulting in well-appointed facilities. At present the school consists of 22 classrooms as well as an art room, library, music room, science room, hall (with adjoining kitchen) and office block.

Our school is led by a Principal and two Assistant Principals, and employs 30 full time equivalent teaching staff.  Ongoing professional development is supported by the engagement of external consultants, access to professional resources and tools, and regular time for staff to learn with and from one another through collaborative planning. A strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills drives curriculum planning, in addition to an emphasis on ensuring all students feel safe and happy at school. Curriculum presentation consists of a combination of direct instruction and learning through inquiry. 

Specialist classes are offered in Art, Music, Physical Education, Science and AUSLAN. A range of elective programs offered during the lunch hour include percussion groups, choirs, Friendship Group and Peer Activity Leaders. The school also has a School Representative Council as a means of stimulating student voice.

Our values of respect and tolerance are at the core of all of our dealings with each other and the wider community. We encourage students to demonstrate, through their actions and words that they care for themselves, others and the school 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.