AddressMill Park Primary School opened in August 1980 and is located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. The school¿s enrolment of 520 is drawn from a wide geographical area. It is a culturally diverse community with no dominant ethnic group. The school has a commitment to the Early Years and Middle Years philosophies and improving student outcomes is its highest priority. All curriculum planning, implementation and assessment is based on the Victorian Curriculum. English and Mathematics continue to be the highest priorities for resourcing and professional development.
Our school is committed to providing the highest quality education through the recognition of individual learning styles, effective communication, teamwork, continuous improvement, and the development of a sense of connection to the school and its community. The core purpose of Mill Park Primary School is student learning, and it is the shared vision of all associated with the school that students will learn to the best of their abilities to develop skills which will equip them for life.
Mill Park Primary Schools vision is to inspire lifelong learning by working together to empower all through quality education. We provide our students with experiences to excel in their learning, develop their leadership qualities, increase their resilience, as well as developing a strong sense of values, in line with the school¿s Inclusion and Diversity Policy.
Our weekly wellbeing program incorporates our 4 school values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence, aspects of Respectful Relationships and the incorporation of School Wide Positive Behaviour. Whole school events are conducted annually to embrace and enrich home-school relationships.
Digital Technology is incorporated into all of our programs to promote creativity, problem solving and thinking skills, as well as developing their skills in the area of ICT.
The school continues to build teacher capacity to implement a rigorous approach to teaching and classroom management that supports an engaging and challenging learning environment. The `start-up¿ unit of work at the beginning of each school year creates and establishes a positive climate for learning.
Our goal is to provide experiences for all students that enhance readiness and enthusiasm to continue the next step in their learning, including starting school, moving between year levels or into secondary colleges, in a resilient, confident, and enthusiastic way. The school continues to have ongoing positive relationships with the local preschools. The kinder children visit the school for a transition program over 4 weeks in Term 4. The Prep and Year 6 Buddy Program is a feature of welcoming and inducting the new students into our school.
Our Vision is ¿ Inspire lifelong learning
Our Mission is ¿ Working together to empower all through quality education.
OUR SCHOOL VALUES ARE:-
Respect - Be considerate and courteous to others
Integrity - Be honest, truthful and keep your word
Compassion - Be kind and show empathy towards others
Excellence - Do your best at all times and in all situations
