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Newborough Primary School Profile

Newborough Primary School was founded in 1949. Located in the Latrobe Valley approximately 130 kilometres east of Melbourne, it is one of five state primary schools and two Catholic schools in the Moe/Newborough area.  The school population has gradually risen from 200 to 300 in the latter half of the 90’s and is currently around 250

At Newborough Primary School we believe that optimum learning occurs when there is a safe and supportive environment which encourages risk taking and allows children to fully develop their knowledge and skills through engagement in meaningful experiences.  Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and development.  Teachers at Newborough Primary School have high expectations for students, cater for individual needs and learning styles.  They use current educational practices and resources.  Student achievement is constantly monitored to ensure ongoing progress. 

Staff members have a commitment to excellence and so regularly participate in professional development.  The school has a clearly defined behaviour management policy to which students respond positively and cooperatively. At Newborough Primary School we are proud of our students educational, social and sporting achievements.   The staffing profile consists of a Principal and Assistant Principal, a Leading teacher, 11 classroom teachers, 3 specialist teachers and four integration aides.  Every effort is made to keep class sizes small, particularly in the Early Years. 

The curriculum offers a high quality, sequential program in the eight Key Learning areas – English, Mathematics, Science, Studies of Society and Environment, Health and Physical Education, Arts (including performing arts), Technology, and Languages Other than English (Indonesian).  Literacy and Numeracy are using Early Years methodology.  The specialist program includes Art, Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology, Library, and Music.  The subjects of S.O.S.E, Science and Technology are taught through an integrated approach. 

The school has focused on Learning Styles as its priority in the current Charter which was due for renewal in 2005. Our 2005 Compact is a major planning and review tool. Following Regional advice our scheduled triennial review planned for 2005 has been timetabled for 2007.  Our Innovations and Excellence Cluster has focused on Thinking Oriented Curriculum and was in Phase One. 

A strong transition program occurs between our school and the Lowannal Secondary College and Murray Road Pre-school

Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of cultural, academic, special needs and sporting activities, including an instrumental music program, school musical, bike education, transition programs, camping, “Seasons Program”, You Can Do It values program, Police in schools, excursions, community and safety awareness programs.   

The school is proud of our school musical which is held annually and which involves all students and our extensive outdoor education and camps program for Year 1 to Year 6

Student leadership is promoted with responsibilities such as the School and House Captains, Junior School Council, and buddy programs and provides significant student leadership opportunities and carefully crafted selection process.

Parents are highly valued and welcomed as partners in our programs.  Newsletters, open discussion and information sessions keep parents informed and we encourage ongoing communication between parents, teachers and students.

The school grounds feature two sporting ovals, basketball/netball courts, rebound wall, a cricket pitch and adventure playgrounds, on a large terraced and well-maintained site.  Mature oak trees provide shade and bird life around the recreation facilities and the extensive sealed areas.  The buildings consist of thirteen classrooms, a multi-purpose room, a library, an art room and a toilet block.  There is a laboratory of computers in the library and each classroom is equipped with networked computer facilities with filtered internet access provided through an optic fibre network.

Newborough Primary School –

·         has a friendly, caring and professional approach

·         has a commitment to meeting the needs of students and leading them to develop their potential

·        will continue to encourage a partnership between the school and the local community

·        is proud to be judged on the performance of our students both past and present.

·        has a rich tradition of providing outstanding, proactive and innovative programs to cater to the diverse needs of our community.