Newlands Primary School
Newlands Primary School is situated in West Preston opposite the new Coburg Hill development. Our school is proud of the role we play in our community and we take pride in our welcoming atmosphere. At Newlands, students, teachers and parents all actively participate in the learning partnership.
We provide effective learning experiences within a stimulating and challenging environment. Our rich and extensive curriculum gives priority to the mastering of literacy and numeracy and places an emphasis on the global classroom. The life of our students is enriched through an exciting range of creative programs that include: Spanish, Visual and Performing Arts, Art Shows and the School Concert. Student learning is significantly enhanced by substantial access to Information and Communication Technologies with iPads fully integrated into learning areas at all levels.
A healthy lifestyle is encouraged through Physical Education lessons and an active sports program. We have extensive school gardens which include indigenous plantings at the front of the school and a school vegetable garden. Leadership and social skills are developed through the student leadership program, a Buddy Program, Public Speaking and Community Performances.
Newlands Primary School strives to provide all students with a happy and active start to their school years in a secure atmosphere of warmth and creativity. We endeavour to provide a progressive curriculum with traditional values and promote an atmosphere where effort is valued and achievement is recognised.
Meet the Principal
Welcome to the Newlands Primary School’s website. I would hope that visitors and members of our school community find the website useful and informative.
Newlands Primary School has a dedicated staff, supportive parents and community and great students that enjoy all the benefits of a dynamic and high performing school.
Mr Ross Dudgeon
Principal
Our School Values
Care
Creativity
Curiosity
Responsibility
School Keystones
The Learner
The Inquirer
The Communicator
The Collaborator
Student Leadership
Newlands Primary School values student agency and student voice. Student voice acknowledges that students have unique perspectives on learning, teaching, and schooling, and should have the opportunity to actively shape their own education. They represent the views of different year levels, cultures, backgrounds and talents. Being a member of the Student Leadership Team teaches the students a range of diverse leadership qualities, such as public speaking, presenting and communicating with others and responsibility, enabling them to be confident young leaders.
At Newlands, students actively participate in their community and the education system, contributing to decision making processes and collectively influencing outcomes by putting forward their views, concerns and ideas.
School Leaders
School Representative Council Leaders
House Sport Leaders
Environment Leaders
Performance Leaders
Spanish Leaders
ICT Leaders
Correspondence Leaders
Assembly Leaders
Library Leaders
Wellbeing Leaders
Visual Arts Leaders
Sports Leaders
Strategic Planning
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan is the School’s statement to its community about what it stands for and what it intends to do over the next four years to improve student outcomes. It sets out the school’s direction, its goals, targets and key strategies for improvement. The strategic plan is available to the School Community to reflect on the outcomes, celebrate achievements, and identify effective strategies as well as areas for improvement for the next strategic planning period.
Annual Implementation Plan
The annual implementation plan describes how the key improvement strategies in the school’s strategic plan and other significant projects will be put into operation during the year and how they will be monitored. This document is used to plan and communicate the work for the coming year and how this will lead to achieving the identified goals and targets with the school community.
Annual Report
Annual Reports are completed each year by the Department of Education and all education statutory bodies (schools). It is a legislative requirement for all schools to prepare an Annual Report for the School Community.
The Annual Report discusses the school demographic including achievement, engagement, wellbeing and productivity. There is also a performance summary in regards to student outcomes and a financial report.
What’s coming up in 2023?
Policies
Newlands Primary School welcomes community feedback on our school policies. If you would like to contribute any thoughts or suggestions regarding any of our policies, please email the school at newlands.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
| Policy | Review Date | Approval / Consultation | Aboriginal Learning Action Plan | 2022 | Principal | Administration of Medication | 2025 | Principal |
|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis Management | 2023 | Principal |
| Asthma Management | 2023 | Principal |
| Attendance | 2025 | Principal/School Council |
| Bullying Prevention | 2024 | School Council |
| Camps and Excursions | 2025 | Principal/School Council |
| Cash Handling | 2023 | School Council |
| Child Safe Standards | 2024 | Principal/School Council |
| Child Safety Code of Conduct | 2024 | Principal/School Council |
| Child Safety and Wellbeing | 2024 | Principal/School Council |
| Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations | 2024 | Principal/School Council |
| Child Safe Standards | 2023 | Principal |
| Child Safety Risk Register | 2023 | Principal |
| Class Placement | 2026 | Principal |
| Communication with Staff | 2026 | Principal |
| Complaints | 2024 | Principal/School Council |
| Curriculum Framework | 2026 | Principal |
| Digital Learning | 2024 | Principal/School Council |
| Dogs at School | 2026 | Principal |
| Duty of Care | 2024 | Principal |
| Electronic Funds Managament | 2023 | School Council |
| Enrolment | 2026 | Principal |
| Equal Opportunity | 2024 | DET Policy |
| First Aid | 2026 | Principal |
| Fundraising | 2026 | School Council |
| Head Lice | 2026 | DET Policy |
| Health Care Needs | 2026 | Principal |
| Inclusion and Diversity | 2026 | Principal/School Council |
| Mobile Phones | 2026 | Principal |
| Parent Payments | 2023 | School Council |
| DET Payment | 2023 | Principal | Personal Property | 2026 | Principal |
| Petty Cash | 2024 | School Council |
| Photographing Filming and Recording Students | 2024 | Principal |
| School Purchasing Card | 2023 | School Council |
| Statement of Values and School Philosophy | 2026 | School Council |
| Student Wellbeing and Engagement | 2024 | Principal/School Council |
| Sunsmart | 2024 | School Council |
| Visitors | 2023 | Principal/School Council |
| Volunteers | 2023 | Principal/School Council |
| Working with Children Clearance | 2025 | Principal/School Council |
| Yard Duty and Supervision | 2024 | Principal |