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.
