Department of Education - Victoria

Set among orchards on the outskirts of Shepparton, Grahamvale Primary School has a proud reputation for developing confident, life-long learners ready to accept the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Our school of approximately 350 students has 16 Foundation to Year 6 classes run by a full complement of 16 classroom teachers. They are well supported by additional, specialist teachers for Physical Education, Visual Art, Performing Art and STEM. Families benefit from a targeted Enrichment Program that is run by experienced teachers. 

Grahamvale Primary prides itself on delivering excellence in teaching and learning and has a particular focus on building practice excellence and curriculum planning and assessment.

We daily deliver our vision of providing a quality education for all students within a caring and safe environment. Our students become responsible citizens who can use technology, are eSmart and ready to transition to secondary school and beyond. Our core values are: Respect, Personal Best, Teamwork and Community. 

A significant strength of our school is the high level of parental participation in school activities and programs.

Our facilities include a contemporary building with 11 modern classrooms surrounding a central library. Flexible learning spaces are a feature of the school and our library space provides us with an indoor area for performances and assemblies. An additional six classes are housed in smaller buildings, including an art studio and specialist room, while landscaping and gardens complete what is a very attractive environment.

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.