A Message from the Principal

Welcome to Mildura South Primary School

On behalf of our staff and School Council, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all children and families of Mildura South Primary School, and to those beginning their association with our school.

Each day, I have the privilege of coming to work and engaging with enthusiastic, creative and passionate students and staff. I am extremely proud and honoured to be Principal of this wonderful school and cherish the opportunity to play a part in the learning, wellbeing and development of our most precious resource – our children.

At Mildura South Primary School, our staff are enthusiastic, highly professional educators who bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and commitment to their work. We have high expectations for every student and are committed to providing rich, engaging and purposeful learning experiences within an environment that is safe, caring, respectful and responsive to the needs of every child.

Teaching and Learning

Our approach to teaching and learning is guided by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0). The Elements of Teaching and Learning provide a shared understanding of high-quality classroom practice across our school and support teachers to deliberately plan, teach, assess and respond to the learning needs of their students. Through consistent, evidence-informed practice, we aim to ensure students are appropriately challenged, supported and actively engaged in their learning.

Our school improvement work is also guided by the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0) and its dual focus on learning and wellbeing. We recognise that these are deeply connected: students learn best when they feel safe, valued, supported and connected, and positive learning experiences contribute to students' confidence, engagement and wellbeing. This understanding is reflected in the decisions we make, the relationships we build and the learning environments we create.

Inclusion and Belonging

Mildura South Primary School is committed to the principles of Disability Inclusion and to creating an inclusive school in which every student is welcomed, valued and supported to participate fully in school life. We recognise that students bring different strengths, experiences and learning needs, and that effective inclusion involves identifying and removing barriers to participation and learning.

Through collaborative planning, reasonable adjustments, targeted supports and strong partnerships between students, families, teachers, Education Support staff and relevant professionals, we work to ensure students can access learning and experience success. Importantly, we believe inclusive practice benefits all students by building a school culture characterised by understanding, respect, empathy and a strong sense of belonging.

Our School Community

Our students are highly motivated and are supported by committed parents and families. We value families as important partners in their children's education and encourage open and respectful communication between home and school.

As Principal, my door is always open to parents and carers wishing to discuss their child's learning, wellbeing or any aspect of school life. The continued growth and success of Mildura South Primary School relies on the support and commitment of our whole school community. We place great importance on positive home-school partnerships because we know that when students, families and the school work together, children are best placed to thrive.

We take great pride in serving the Mildura South community and in providing a school where children are known, supported, challenged and encouraged to achieve their best.

We look forward to welcoming you to Mildura South Primary School. Please contact our school to arrange a tour or to discuss any questions you may have.

Mathew McLeod
Principal
Mildura South Primary School