Department of Education - Victoria

Laurimar Primary is now an established school in its 17th year of operation built by the Department of Education (DE) opening in 2009. Laurimar is situated on 3.4 hectares of land, 30km from the CBD, in Melbourne's northern residential growth area. We are incredibly proud of our school and the many things that makes it so unique. We proudly celebrate a strong culture of inclusion, difference and diversity so that each individual can confidently reach their full potential.

 

The school has a current population of 971 students. The school continues to attract student enrolments due to our positive reputation within the Doreen and wider community and has a strong focus on excellence in Primary Education. It is the aim of all staff to help the children settle into their dynamic school community and build 21st Century Learning skills, attitudes, values and respect that they need to fully participate in the rich educational life of our school.

 

The master planned community, along with the Primary School, includes; a town centre, supermarket, shops, childcare, kindergarten, sports fields, War Memorial and recreation facilities which have been opened over the past 10 years, create a dynamic setting for young children to be supported in their learning. The construction of a childcare, kinder and maternal health care facility in close proximity to our Prep Learning Centre creates an exciting and innovative Early Childhood Education precinct for the Laurimar Community to benefit from.

 

Laurimar PS enjoys outstanding physical resources that enable us to provide students with the best possible educational opportunities and learning outcomes. The modern facilities and 21st Century teaching and learning pedagogy represent an exciting opportunity for students and parents, and have established the school¿s strong culture, values and nature. The school is committed to Information and Communication Technologies with flexibility to allow access anywhere within the learning spaces.

 

The school is designed and built to incorporate the latest facilities for engaging students and comprises six buildings:

*Fully equipped STEM Centre that strongly engages students and develops a deep sense of curiosity

*Two Learning Centres, each comprising ten general purpose classrooms that feature open plan teaching and learning, working areas with ICT facilities throughout, wet areas, withdrawal area and indoor toilets that cater for our Prep-2 students

*Fifteen double, open plan relocatable classrooms with staff centre in each, all controlled by heating and cooling

*Arts Centre, (comprising Music room, Visual Arts room, breakout room and kitchen)

*Administration Centre, Staffroom and main Resource / Library Centre

*Full size gymnasium with canteen facility and associated amenities

*Two bike sheds housing 400 spaces for bikes and scooters

*Fully operational OSHC building incorporating Out of School Hours and Vacation Care.

 

Expansive outdoor recreation areas include a full size synthetic grass soccer / hockey pitch, playground equipment and asphalt play areas. Access to two adjoining well maintained sport / football ovals and landscaped grounds add to the aesthetic appeal of the school environment.

 

Laurimar Primary School is committed to the academic, social & emotional learning and personal growth of every student. A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care from all staff will help us meet this commitment. Our school is well resourced in the Victorian curriculum.

 

Our aim is to challenge students to be the very best they can be. Our role is to help every student reach their full potential through setting personal goals. The skills needed for the 21st century, which support a love of learning that goes beyond the classroom, are actively embraced by our school. A high emphasis is placed on the development of social/emotional learning of every child through a dedicated team.

 

Our staff are highly valued and help to set the tone and culture within our educational institution. A strong coaching program has been developed and team teaching between classes is embraced. Importantly, we aim to be leaders in education and in social and emotional learning. This involves setting up and implementing innovative practices in the use of ICT in the curriculum. The school has been set up to showcase these innovative practices and how they enhance student learning. There is an extensive range of ICT resources available which are integrated into the curriculum programs with a focus on developing a digital learning environment. Students in the school have access to a range of online curriculum resources to support learning both in the classroom and at home.

 

The school has achieved a great deal over the past decade, however, as a school community, we all look to a bright future with great optimism and excitement and constantly strive to take the learning to higher levels. Laurimar PS has a strong focus on excellence in Primary Education for all students and will constantly strive for ongoing improvement with our students.          

 

Thank you for your interest in our school.

 

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.