Business Manager

Location Profile

Whitehorse Primary School is a co-educational school that caters for children from Foundation to Grade 6.  Our attractive campus is located in a quiet residential part of Blackburn North.  We have a diverse student population and a warm, friendly and caring community.

We are a school committed to a culture of teaching and learning excellence.  We are very proud of our strong academic program and a rich curriculum that develops the whole child and promotes real-world learning.  Our class structure allows for a highly flexible, developmental approach to classroom learning.  Catering to individual learning needs and interests prepares our children for living, working and succeeding in an increasingly globalised, digital world.

The cornerstones of Literacy and Numeracy are given strong emphasis in our daily timetable.  Children learn other key subjects ¿ such as Science, Humanities, Health and Technology ¿ through a holistic approach.  These Integrated Studies allow us to respond to the needs, ideas and interests of the children.  Specialist teachers also provide dedicated weekly sessions in Visual Art, Science, Chinese and Physical Education.  Incursions, excursions and camps complement classroom learning.  Technology is incorporated throughout our curriculum, with iPads providing engaging, personalised learning opportunities.

Special features of our school include:

• Modern facilities including a kindergarten and Maternal Health Centre designed by award-winning, international architect

• Large classrooms

• Sports oval and large indoor stadium

• Victoria¿s only Questacon …