AddressSchool Motto - ¿Learning and growing together¿
Purpose
To provide a caring and challenging learning environment that equips children with the necessary skills to become valued members of the community.
Values
- Individual excellence
- Confidence
- Respect
- Resilience
School Profile
1. Guiding Principles
Since opening in 1957 we have evolved, improved and maintained a reputation for our emphasis on both curriculum and Student Welfare. The school aims to provide a happy, secure and supportive environment where decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and environmental issues are developed as children become responsible for their learning.
The school procedures and practices are based on:
- An open and consultative management approach that promotes shared problem solving, task assessment and action appraisal.
- Clearly stated policies and programs that reflect current initiatives and have stated obtainable goals.
- A commitment to the development of an ongoing quality learning environment that develops skills, recognises abilities and celebrates achievement.
- Environmentally sound attitudes and habits that reflect an understanding of the world around us.
Students are valued and encouraged to develop pride and respect for their school, parents and the community. Leadership programs are offered in a variety of areas, which enable students to develop sound skills for future needs. The staff is committed to developing the school¿s ethos and work as a team in following the school¿s long term plans.
2. Location and Environment
Primary School No 4764 Preston North East is situated close to Northland Shopping Centre, public transport and parks, at the corner of Laurel and Tyler Streets in East Preston. Plenty Road lies to the north, Murray Road to the south, with Albert Street to the west. Darebin Creek is an important natural boundary to the east.
The school has an extensive catchment area which covers parts of Preston, Reservoir and Heidelberg.
3. Curriculum
Preston North East Primary School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that equips children with the necessary skills and knowledge to become well-adjusted adults and contributing members of the community.
The school maintains an extensive curriculum in the areas of English, Mathematics, LOTE ¿ Italian, Inquiry, Science, Technology, Health & Physical Education and The Arts.
Classroom support is provided in Integration, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Reading Intervention, and the school Prep Transition Program ¿ School Readiness. Students also access inter-school sport, camping and a variety of excursions.
The school caters for newly arrived students through exemplary programs that have been established in the areas of EAL.
The school is committed to fostering well established links with neighbouring educational settings with staff cooperating closely to ensure that curriculum continuity, shared resourcing and transition arrangements are well developed.
School Council plays an active role in school plans, implementing DET guidelines and other local initiatives.
4. Facilities
Preston North East provides a wide range of facilities, both educational and recreational, that are utilised by the school and its community. The school grounds are highlighted by extensive synthetic soccer field, running track and play areas; award winning gardens; security-fenced safe playing area; basketball courts and new playground equipment. Shade sails reflect the school¿s commitment to Sunsmart practices. Information & Communication Technology continues to be a high priority with networked computers in classrooms. An emphasis is placed on current technology with all classrooms having Interactive White Boards. Students also access numerous netbooks and Ipads. Other facilities include canteen, hall, art room, and library, facilities for the disabled, outdoor sporting facilities and staff car park.
5. School Structure/Organisation
Preston North East has a current enrolment of 210 students. Students with a language background other than English (EAL) make up 50% of the enrolment. There are 10% Koori Students. The Integration Aides support several integrated students with multicultural aides supporting our EAL students from Vietnamese, Chinese and Arabic speaking communities.
In 2024 the school will have 11 classes. The average number of students per class in FND ¿ Year 6 is 21 students.
Staffing Profile: The school in 2024 has a total teaching staff of 17.0 EFT, comprising
- 11 classroom teachers, 1 Assistant Principal and 1 Principal;
- 0.6 EAL/Tutor Coordinator.
- 2.6 Specialist Staff.
- 1.0 support staff.
6. Future Plans
Curriculum
The school belongs to the Yarra/Darebin cluster of schools. We feel confident and excited about developing staff that are better equipped to deal with improving educational outcomes and believe that this will make a considerable difference in raising academic achievements. The school works with other schools to implement the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO).
7. Facilities
Preston North East has excellent facilities with the addition of a brand new wing in 2018 which includes 10 classrooms and an art room. We recently installed an Indigenous Garden in the yard.
