Welcome to Warragul North Primary School.
Warragul North Primary School is situated 93km south-east of Melbourne in West Gippsland, regional Victoria. Our motto, ‘Together we Learn’ is supported by the school’s purpose – to provide a happy, caring, learning environment where children can achieve their potential.
First opening in 1954 with only 90 students, Warragul North Primary School now offers 670 students, attractive and well-maintained buildings and grounds. These include quiet sitting areas, specifically designed grassed play areas and separate play equipment for Foundation, Junior, Middle and Senior students. There is a grassed oval, three sandpits, an all-weather playing surface and a running track. The BER building houses the Foundation Learning Centre. Students benefit from modern specialist facilities including a library, gymnasium, art room and music room.
We feel honoured and privileged to lead Warragul North Primary School and look forward to working in partnership with our students, staff, families and broader community to provide our students with the best educational opportunities.
We welcome you to explore our website and trust the information will provide you with an overview of our wonderful school and the amazing students we have the pleasure of teaching.
Warragul North Primary School is highly regarded in the local community and within educational circles as a high achieving school. It is a vibrant, ‘happening’ school, where parents and staff work together to support our students with their learning and a wide range of extracurricular activities. We have strong community values and a reputation for innovation, which ensures students enjoy a rich curriculum in a stimulating, safe and supportive environment. Our staff are committed to providing high quality education to develop the common set of knowledge, skills and capabilities required by students for life-long learning, social development and active and informed citizenship.
The school’s focus is on providing a nurturing environment in which individual students are valued and encouraged to develop the highest standards in personal and academic achievement. Community involvement is valued and parents are encouraged to enrich curriculum by sharing their skills and participating in all facets of school life, especially by helping in the classroom and on excursions.
This website is merely an introduction to our school and its community. We warmly invite you to arrange a school tour, to meet our staff and students and to experience Warragul North Primary School for yourself.
Values
Literacy (is the ability to speak, listen, read and write)
Engagement (being actively involved and focused on your learning)
Achievement (means accomplishing your learning goals using effort and knowledge)
Respect (means showing regard for the feelings and rights of others)
Numeracy (is the ability to use mathematical knowledge in a range of situations)
Integrity (being honest, telling the truth, doing what you know is right and being fair)
Nurturing (means looking after each other and caring for each other in a safe manner)
Getting Along (being kind, friendly including others and co-operating with each other)
Oath
We are standing together with friends we care for and respect. The flag reminds us that Australia is our home. We must do what we can to make it peaceful and safe for everyone.
Term Dates for 2023
First term commences: |
JANUARY Friday 27th |
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First term concludes: |
APRIL Thursday 6th |
Second term commences: |
APRIL Monday 24th (pupil Free Day) |
Second term concludes: |
JUNE Friday 23rd |
Third term commences: |
JULY Monday 10th |
Third term concludes: |
SEPTEMBER Friday 15th |
Fourth term commences: |
OCTOBER Monday 2nd |
Fourth term concludes: |
DECEMBER Wednesday 20th |
IMPORTANT DATES:
APRIL Monday 24th
SENIOR CONCERT: |
AUGUST Thursday 10th |
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JUNIOR CONCERT: |
OCTOBER Thursday 26th |
JUNIOR SPORTS DAY: |
NOVEMBER Friday 17th |
YEAR 6 GRADUATION: |
DECEMBER Thurs 14th & Fri 15th |
STUDENT FREE DAYS: |
APRIL Monday 24th |
PREP INFORMATION NIGHT: |
MAY Thursday 18th |
CAMP DATES:
YEAR 3 - Phillip Island: |
SEPTEMBER Wed 13th to Fri 15th |
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YEAR 4 - Mt Evelyn: |
NOVEMBER Wed 22nd to Fri 24th |
YEAR 5 - Mill Valley Ranch: |
JUNE Wed 14th to Fri 16th |
YEAR 6 - Coonawarra Farm Resort |
OCTOBER Mon 16th to Wed 18th |
Privacy
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the School's Privacy Policy
Please take time to remind yourself of the school's collection statement, found on our Website under policies: School's Collection Statement
For more information about pricacy, see: School's Privacy Policy - information for parents. This information is also available in nine community languages.
Our school zone
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Findmyschool.vic.gov.au hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2022 onwards.
Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.
The Department provides guidance through the School Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.
You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School zones.
Warragul North Primary School's Sun Protection Policy requires sun protection to be worn when the UV index is above three.
Remember that hats must be worn every day in Term one and Term four.
Warragul North Primary School acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we learn and play. We pay our respects to their Elders both past and present. We acknowledge that their connection to Country is both ancient and ongoing.
