Anglesea Primary School

Anglesea Primary School is a caring and enjoyable learning environment that recognises the diversity of all and promotes the following
values — Respect, Tolerance, Trust, Fairness, Equality. Students will pursue excellence; develop high self-esteem, independence, a love of learning and a sense of community.

New school facilities for Anglesea Primary School are now in construction and the design is built on environmentally sustainable principles and incorporates features for acoustic control and thermal comfort. The grounds will incorporate outdoor learning spaces, a community garden, wetlands learning area and environmental learning areas. The new school will be a technology rich environment supporting the latest I.C.T. (Information and Communication Technology) Resources.

We are working with Architects Lisa Dew | Grimshaw Architects and Michelle Dammous | Freelance


Berwick Fields Primary School
www.berwickfieldsps.vic.edu.au

As our vision states 'Berwick Fields Primary School is striving to build an involved community. One that fosters the achievement of personal best. One that makes a difference to others'.

Look beyond the beautiful grounds, modern facilities and stimulating environment and you will see students who are serious about their learning and engaged in meaningful and innovative learning experiences. They have a strong sense of belonging and work within a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Together parents and staff are providing all our students with strategies to take responsibility for their own learning, personal development and care for the environment. Our values of respect, co operation, enthusiasm and friendliness underpin the way we work and play together.

We are working with Fiona Lew and Paul Porjazoskius | BENT Architecture


Bundarra Primary School
www.bundarraps.globalteacher.org.au

Bundarra Primary School is one of 6 primary schools in Portland which is situated about 450kms to the west of Melbourne. We have a "floating" student population that hovers around the 240 mark. Many of our parents work at the Portland Aluminium Smelter the largest employer in our shire. As Portland is a large spit of land surrounded by sea on 3 sides fishing, both deep sea and off the beach are important industries and pastimes for parents and children. With all this ocean breeze wind farms now appear all around us. At Bundarra we have 10 grades and have fairly limited facilities eg; we don't have an indoor area large enough for all the school to meet in yet. The challenges that greet us each day strengthen and extend us as teachers. The children reflect and enjoy all efforts the staff make on their behalf.

We are working with Tom Morgan and Carolyn Wong | Sharkmouse


Creswick North Primary School
www.creswicknorthps.vic.edu.au

Creswick North Primary School is situated on the northern fringe of Creswick, 19 kilometres north of Ballarat city. Our current student enrolment is 46. Creswick North Primary, housed within a semi-rural setting, has a proud history, comprehensive curriculum for students, active parent and community links. At present, Creswick North is working towards becoming a five star sustainable school. We are looking forward to our involvement within the Eco-Cubby project as a major focus for student learning and parental involvement in 2010.

We are working with Peter Dunn | Morton Dunn Architects


Geelong East Primary School

Geelong East Primary School was established in 1857 and has a long tradition of excellence and commitment to the education and welfare of its students. The school has a current enrolment of 433 children drawn from a wide area. The teachers work together in a purposeful and professional manner to plan and implement a curriculum, based wherever possible on enquiry learning models, that strengthens and enhances each student's potential - academic, social and physical.

The school is proud of its commitment to providing a wide variety of programs and activities to complement this strong core curriculum. Particular strengths are its Values ethos, student Leadership Development programs, commitment to the environment (We are a 5 Star Sustainable School and have achieved several prestigious environmental and sustainability awards.), and intervention and enrichment programs which cater to many individual student needs.

We are working with John Sprunt | Third Ecology


Napoleons Primary School

Napoleons Primary school has a unique history, with the old Napoleons school dating back to 1870. The school has a 2009 population of 115 students and the future growth trend seems to be established. The school grounds are expansive, but there is a need to ensure sustainable practices are encouraged. Napoleons Primary school continually strives to celebrate our successes and improvement is always on the agenda. We believe that the locality of the school itself is not only very attractive, but also conducive to a curriculum very much associated with hands on, personalised learning. We provide a Reading Recovery program, a developing environmental program, French and music as significant aspects of our overall school program.

Our emphasis is on providing engaging programs supportive of our literacy and numeracy objectives. We are also seeking a learning environment that is caring and considerate of others. As a school our purpose is to provide programs and opportunities for students to develop their academic, social, emotional and physical potential in a supported and dynamic learning environment. As a learning school community we perceive as the cornerstone of our values the following; creativity, initiative, respect, responsibility and rewarding personal best.

We are working with Darren Bowman | Darren Bowman Design


Olive Phillips Kindergarten
www.olivephillipskindergarten.com.au

Olive Phillips Kindergarten has early childhood programs for children aged between 3 and 5 years. The children are encouraged to explore the world around them, extend their thinking, knowledge and skills in the arts, literacy, numeracy, science, nature, language, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. The program supports children’s learning using an inquiry approach, project work, theory and teaching practice. The children, families and teachers all work together to create a community rich in values, knowledge, skills and attitudes.

We are working with Barnaby Chiverton | Chiverton Architects


Smeaton Primary School

Smeaton Primary School is a small rural school situated between Creswick and Daylesford, 34km north of Ballarat. It has an enrolment of 26 students split into two classes. The 3 full time staff provide specialist classes in Art, Drama, P.E., Music, Cooking and gardening. Our grounds are spacious with plenty of shaded areas to play in. The small township of Smeaton has very few facilities other than the school, hotel, bowling club and church. The school population is made up of many young, enthusiastic families. All school facilities are of a high standard. We participate in many activities with other Seven Hills Cluster schools.

We are working with Eve Strano | Etha Architecture


Yarra Road Primary School
www.yarrardps.vic.edu.au

Yarra Road Primary School celebrated it 80th year of service to the local community in 2005. The school, located north-west of Croydon, has a current student population of 363 drawn from families living in established houses, and an increasing number of new dwellings.

Parents and staff are committed to encourage all children to achieve their maximum potential - intellectually, physically, emotionally, culturally and socially - by promoting a safe, caring and purposeful school environment.

We are working with Lisa Brennan | Brennan Architects