Education WAÂ introduces Watsonia North Primary School in Watsonia, for all your education and learning needs.
Watsonia North Primary School was established in 1971 and is situated in the safe and attractive residential suburb of Watsonia in the City of Banyule, 17 kilometres North-East of Melbourne (Australia). Our school has committed, caring staff who provide a happy and supportive environment.
As a school community, we are committed to the following guiding principles:
- To provide a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment.
- Our students share responsibility for their own learning.
- There is emphasis on maintaining high standards in all curriculum areas especially in literacy and numeracy.
- Programs which encourage inquiring minds and sound communication skills.
- We believe that our ability to maximise each student's potential results from:
o A professional and caring staff;
o Team planning among staff members;
o Professional development programs for staff and parents;
o Regular systematic assessment and evaluation;
o A shared expectation about high standards;
o High expectations for continued growth and development.
- We place high value on academic and pastoral care.
- We adopt an integrated approach to the key learning areas.
- We make provision in each key learning area for activities which enrich and support learning beyond the core learnings.
- We encourage a high level of parental involvement in the school's programs. Communication between teachers and parents is given a high priority.
- A teaching staff that has high expectations of themselves and their students.
- School premises are maintained in such a way that they provide an enriching array of sports and educational activities for the students.
