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Location Profile

School Description

Nar Nar Goon Primary School is in the rural town of Nar Nar Goon, east of the Melbourne fringe. It is five kilometres from Pakenham and surrounded by mostly farming activity. The school has been in operation since 1880, servicing the neighbourhood areas of Nar Nar Goon, Nar Nar Goon North, Tynong, Tynong North and Maryknoll. In 2010, the school had a complete rebuild and enjoys modern buildings and an engaging outdoor environment. Our current enrolment is 186 students.

All classrooms are well equipped and provide a positive environment for effective teaching and learning to take place. The school aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports students to participate in class and school activities, and to develop as effective and engaged learners.  The development of the students is viewed as a shared responsibility between home and school, and parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children¿s learning and to participate in school activities.

Our staff profile includes a blend of experienced and graduate teachers as well as a team of Education Support staff that enable equity and access for all students. Continual improvement is both expected and embraced in all staff, and our PLC teams work collaboratively to plan, monitor and improve their effectiveness. Teams use an inquiry-based approach to ensure that student needs are met, growth is tracked, and every student makes progress in their academic, social and emotional development.  Our teaching is deliberate and explicit with strong classroom routines and ex…