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Location Profile

Tooradin Primary School is located 17 kilometres east of Cranbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in a semi-rural area. The township is situated on Westernport Bay. The school was founded in 1875 and moved into new school buildings in 2004.

The current enrolment is 289 students. The students are drawn not only from Tooradin, but also the coastal villages of Blind Bight, Warneet and Cannon¿s Creek.

Tooradin Primary has a strong values and social skills program. The school values of Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Care, encourage and support a positive learning program in a safe and caring environment.

Throughout the school, classes are grouped according to Victorian Curriculum levels with teachers working together for curriculum planning and professional development.  Classes are organised depending on the numbers of children at each level, gender balance, maintaining friendship groups and ensuring that there is equal distribution of ability throughout the grades.  Usually classes are straight groups which encourage and enhance individual achievement and social development.

The school has a strong focus on student wellbeing and teaches a social skills program which is consistently implemented across the school.  The behaviour of the students both in class and in the playgrounds reflects the consistent approach to discipline and high expectations of the school.  The development of leadership skills in senior students is encouraged and their input into the tone of the school is important. 

Many enrichment opportunities are offered, some of which are choir, s…