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Our school motto is Happy Students, Happy Parents, Happy Staff. It might seem simple, but we know happy children learn better and therefore

work hard to ensure our school environment reflects this. Happiness is a non-negotiable part of our school culture.





At Woolsthorpe Primary School our relentless focus is on providing a unique and dynamic learning

experience for all children in our care. We have a history and culture of high expectations and academic

excellence.

We live and learn by our trademark values of Respect, Excellence, Care and Teamwork and our school

is recognised and known for its safe and caring learning environment.

We work with all families closely to support and build strong relationships.

We believe an education worth having is built on authentic learning experiences, fun and creativity.

Learning is designed where students’ curiosity is harnessed, their talents are valued and most of all

formed around genuine relationships with teachers, students and parents.

Our staff go above and beyond to make sure parents are informed about their child's learning, they

are passionate about your child’s education and wellbeing.

We aspire to help every child develop as a whole person, to love learning and achieve more than they

ever thought possible. We acknowledge all students are individuals and celebrate their diverse talents,

abilities, beliefs and strengths.

Choosing a school for your child’s education is the most important decision that as parents you will ever

make. So choosing the right school is vital. Here at Woolsthorpe Primary School we aim to make this

decision making process easy.

Happy Students Happy Parents Happy Staff




Woolsthorpe provides a unique and dynamic learning experience for its learners. Our school has a history and culture of high expectations, parent involvement and academic excellence. We live, learn and work by our ‘Trademark’ of Respect, Excellence, Care and Teamwork. Our school is recognised by the local community for its non-negotiables when it comes to ensuring a safe, caring and innovative learning environment. We work hard with families to build genuine relationships that foster genuine conversations and feedback processes.

Our new school was built in 2013, with the latest technology and learning spaces, where teachers work in collaborative teams to personalise learning for all students.

iPad technology is embedded, almost invisible, in all areas of learning and is strategically used to enhance learning experience. We are a 1-to-1 iPad school with all students and staff using iPad to drive and support our learning culture.

Our House System, Creative Arts, Science STEM Specialist, Discovery Learning, Money Maths,

Maker Education and Gardening Programs are just some of the unique experiences our learners have here at Woolsthorpe.

Emphasis in learning is often focused primarily on the product or the answer. We believe that it is the process of learning which should be

the main focus for students with less emphasis on just ‘getting the right answer’. iPads are

used to embed thinking and skills, record and share learning creatively.




WHY A LEARNING PROCESS Our Learning Process is designed to be a simple common language that all learners in our community can understand and use. Importantly, our Learning Process model has been designed from the ground up by staff and students.

Our thinking is action researched and built on contemporary learning theories & practices. Ownership of the design and process were key to the speed of implementation and change of practice.

Learners can identify and describe which part of the Learning Process they are in and why they are there.

Our Learner Traits are important skills, which learners can draw upon when they are in any part of the Learning Process to overcome obstacles and be the best learner that they can be.

We equip learners with traits necessary for their school life and real world contexts.

Our school values each learner’s passions and aims to develop students’ confidence, knowledge, understanding, appreciation, curiosity and most of all a love of learning.

Learners are motivated and engaged in their learning, developing independent Learner

Traits of collaboration, initiative, tolerance, curiosity, creativity and determination.

Learners take responsibility for their own process of learning. Discovery Learning

encourages autonomous lifelong learners.




‘Knowing what to do when learners don’t know what to do is a valued part of the Learning Process’

AN EDUCATION WORTH HAVING By teaching students how to justify, articulate and record their thinking process, we are encouraging students to value the process of learning, not just the end product or answer.

When students can adapt the known to the unknown and transfer learning from one context to another, they are demonstrating their ability to use their knowledge and skills in multiple situations and are therefore beginning to operate as a true lifelong learner.

We believe an education worth having is built on authentic learning experiences, fun and creativity. Learning is designed where students’

curiosity is harnessed, their talents are valued and most of all formed around genuine relationships with teachers, students and parents.

TEACHERS • Are learners, creators, thinkers themselves :

first and foremost • Embed deep learning, thinking and

questioning in their practice • Are risk takers and learners through

collaborative professional learning conversations

• Use iPads powerfully to teach creativity, collaboration, design and story

STUDENTS • Have ownership of their learning • Are given choice, voice and freedom to learn

by discovery • Question, wonder, make, build, test, trial, fail,

do, act, create, collaborate • Use iPads powerfully to make, create and

share learning

PUBLICATION - iBook

Learning Process iBook in iTunes Store

https://itun.es/au/6R8e5.l




LEARNING EXPERIENCES • An award winning Kitchen Garden Program

where students grow vegetables and learn to cook healthy meals

• House Athletics Sports and Winter Sport programs

• A House System focused on wellbeing and teaching resilience, initiative and determination

• Community Student Leadership Programs • Environment and Sustainability projects with

hands on learning focuses • Specialist Creative Arts and Science programs • Prep Buddies Programs • Local Trips and Excursions

• Whole school Excursions to Melbourne Musicals subsidised by our PFA - Lion King, Grease, Annie, Mary Poppins

• A specialised Swimming Program for all students Prep to Grade 6

• Camping, Adventure and Surfing programs • Strong Parental Involvement in many programs

like Kitchen Garden and PFA • Classroom Helpers Programs • Ground Force where students do hands on

learning projects in the school grounds, apple orchards and gardens

• Skills Based extra curricula programs

• Parent Information Nights on topics like Wellbeing, Teaching Maths and Reading

• Money Maths programs where students learn about running a business, budgeting and the world of finance

• Discovery Learning projects where students ‘learn how to learn’ through our school learning process model

• Prep transition is designed to ensure your child feels safe and secure in starting school

• Hands on learning activities where children learn through Discovery based on their interests and passions



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