Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 - EAL Support

Location Profile

Lockington is a small rural township situated in North Central Victoria, 35km southwest of Echuca. The town is situated in an irrigation district, with dairying being the main type of farming. Lockington is well serviced with educational and sporting facilities. The Community Hall, Heritage Centre, swimming pool and recreation reserve are readily available for school use.

We have a current student population of 145 and teach in seven classes, Prep, 1/2, 3/4 & 5/6. The staffing profile of the school is the Principal, 12 EFT teachers (including Leading teacher), 7.0 Teacher aides, 1.0 Business manager.

Lockington has established itself as a school that provides outstanding opportunities for all of its students. It provides quality programs in all curriculum areas and maintains a strong focus on individualising learning to cater for the needs of all students. An outstanding Performing Arts programs supports the development of student creativity. Our whole school take part in a one-to-one iPad program.

The school also strives to broaden the students¿ horizons through enrichment such as:

• Camps and excursions.

• Visits by outside organisations, e.g. theatre groups, choirs, Life Education Van, Maths and Science presentations.

• Extensive intra and interschool sports programs.

The school has a close working relationship with both the Preschool and local Secondary Colleges and actively promotes transition programs which assists our students as they enter and depart their primary education.

Parent involvement is a key feature of the school. The School Council and Parents …