Kalianna is celebrated across Victoria for its distinguished English and Wellbeing programs, marking its leadership in these areas. The school, operating with pride since 1963, has recently concluded an 8-year rebuild, transitioning into modernised buildings that significantly enhance instruction in classrooms and other learning spaces.
At the core of Kalianna School is its guiding principle, "Unite and Inspire," alongside its foundational values of Creativity, Inclusivity, and Positivity. These values are the benchmarks for all actions within our school community.
We aim to create a welcoming environment that promotes shared learning and nurtures a caring atmosphere. Our goal is to develop confident, creative, and resilient learners determined to achieve their best.
Kalianna School places a high priority on meeting the comprehensive needs of its students, encompassing social, emotional, academic, physical, sensory, and personal care aspects. It is a place where diversity in abilities and cultural, racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds is respected, always striving to cater to the diverse needs of our community.
Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their fullest potential through:
A research-based English program.
A research-based Mathematics program.
Establishing a core knowledge base of academic and social competencies rooted in our fundamental values of positivity, creativity, and inclusivity.
Holding high expectations for all students to reach their personal best in social, academic, physical, and emotional aspects.
Fostering a culture of learning enriched by positive relationships among students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
Encouraging responsibility for self-motivated, lifelong learning.
Creating a positive, caring, stimulating, and joyful learning environment that upholds high standards of achievement and behaviour.
Kalianna School acknowledges the vital role that all members of the school community play in embodying the school's expectations and values.
The well-being of students, staff, and parents is a fundamental aspect of our approach, highlighting our belief in the significance of each individual and their contributions.
Our whole school planning approach is inclusive, often extending to include contributions from educational experts outside the immediate school community.