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Form of workGeorge Street Primary School is built on a strong culture of pursuing academic excellence, with our students thriving under the high expectations set by our dedicated teachers and staff. Our student-centred approach means that every student¿s learning needs and goals are the motivation for our daily practice.
At George Street, we strive to develop students¿ sense of confidence while simultaneously fostering a sense of belonging through our organisational routines and firm but fair approach. The school has an active student voice which has strong ties with implementing a culture of community and growth. In 2024 the new school motto was introduced, as well as a school chant, school mascot and an enhanced school pride through awards for Athletics, Spelling Champion, Maths Champion, Arts Award and the prestigious Principal¿s Award.
The school currently has a high support high growth approach with educational support staff in every classroom, multiple intervention programs, and specialist teachers in ICT, PE, Science, Art and Chinese.
The 2024 school staffing structure has been designed to include the Principal, Learning Specialists in both Literacy and Numeracy, a Leading Teacher in School Climate and Pedagogy, 5 classroom teachers, 4 specialist teachers, a Wellbeing Officer, and multiple Educational Support Staff. With 2024 enrolment of 93 students, the staffing profile in place supports all students and enables the school to participate in a range of best practice programs and initiatives.
The Professional Learning Plan is guided by the School Strategic Plan and outlines the staff participations in School Wide Positive Behaviours, Literacy and Numeracy Communities of Practice, Berry Street Training, PLC development and professional learning from specialist consultative in selected areas. Developing staff and capacity is a core focus of the leadership team, with all staff being supported on their professional growth journey.
The school facilities include a teaching kitchen, synthetic basketball court, full size ALF oval, various place spaces, a Library Resource Centre, dedicated intervention space, substantial ICT including moving to a one-on-one ratio in 2024, and a dedicated professional learning space is currently in the process of being established for the 2024/2025 school years.
