Welcome to Longford Primary Website
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Welcome to the Longford Primary School Website. Our school, with a population of approximately 125 students and located 7 kilometres from Sale, is situated in 7 acres of award-winning gardens.
The school attracts students from surrounding districts with 45% of the children travelling by bus. The students come from a variety of families including farming, oil industry employees working off-shore and /or at the Longford Gas Plant and from other professional occupations.
With its unique location and history, Longford Primary School has been in existence since 1876.
Up to five generations of families have all attended the school and consider it the focal point of their community. The school is renowned for its excellent history of parental involvement in its programs. This dedication has become a vital component in the ongoing education and welfare of students.
Staff and parents concentrate on harbouring a warm, friendly atmosphere in which every child is encouraged to achieve to the best their ability and develop a life-long love of learning.
The school aims to give all students access to an education of the highest quality.
Quality education not only teaches children basic skills, it also
provides a broad range of subjects and experiences to prepare children
for a future in an increasingly complex and technological society.
Our school respects the values, customs, rights and responsibilities of the various groups that comprise the school community. We also take into account the influence of gender, class and ethnic backgrounds.
All school programs are based within State guidelines and provide every student with equal access to educational experiences. These learning activities are designed to be challenging, have a purpose and be broad enough so that all students will feel a sense of success and achievement.
We understand that all children have something to contribute, all learn from each other, all learn best in a stimulating environment and that learning is best achieved by being actively involved in the learning process.
Matthew Currie
Principal
School Hours - 9.00am - 3.30pm
Morning Recess 10.30 - 11.00am
Lunch 1.00 - 2.00pm
What We Offer:
- A comprehensive curriculum covering all VELS domains.
- A program which reflects a country atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Excellent refurbished spacious classrooms.
Well equipped classrooms and small grade sizes. - Dedicated teachers working in a team environment.
Commited parent support through:
Classroom assistance.
School Council and its sub-committees.
Parents' Club social and fund raising activities.
Parent Education Evenings.
Annual Country Fair.
Excellent play equipment and facilities set in a delightful, natural environment.
Established Strategic Plan with priorities in Literacy and Numeracy and a strong Code of Conduct.
An active Junior School Council enabling students to participate in decisions which affect their learning.