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Location Profile

Watsonia North Primary School was established in 1971 and is situated in the safe and attractive residential suburb of Watsonia in the City of Banyule, 17 kilometres North-East of Melbourne. The student enrolment is currently 565, with a ceiling cap of 550 students.

As a school community, we are committed to the following guiding principles:

To provide a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment. 

Our students share responsibility for their learning.

There is an emphasis on maintaining high standards in all curriculum areas, with a strong focus on developing literate, numerate, and curious students.

Programs encourage inquiring minds and sound communication skills.

 We believe that our ability to maximise each child's potential results from: 

A professional and caring staff. 

Team planning among staff members.

Professional development programs for staff and parents. 

Regular, systematic assessment and evaluation. 

A shared expectation about high standards.

High expectations for continued growth and development.

At Watsonia North, we place a high value on academic and pastoral care. An integrated approach to the key learning areas is adopted, and we make provisions in each key learning area for activities which enrich and support learning beyond core knowledge.  Special programs which enrich and support the key learning areas are:

Performing Arts Concerts

Cross-age tutoring

School Choirs

Instrumental Music Program

Instrumental Performing Groups

Outdoor Education & Environmental Program (Year 3/4)

Camp Program (Year 5/6)

Inter/Intra School Sport

Swimming Program (Years Prep…