Department of Education - Victoria

Hillsmeade Primary School is situated in Narre Warren South, 52 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. Our school vision states that 'at Hillsmeade Primary School, we aim to continually grow and learn together by supporting individual abilities and excellence in academic achievement, celebrating diverse backgrounds and cultures and becoming global citizens prepared for the needs and expectations of our ever changing society.' 

All 813 students are valued within a safe, supportive and stimulating school environment where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential.  

In 2023, staff, students and the community contributed to the establishment of new Hillsmeade values - Kindness, Respect and Resilience. 

In 2024, these values have continued to be collectively owned by all stakeholders and been cemented into the school¿s culture. We promote and encourage independence, active participation and leadership within our school and the local community. At Hillsmeade Primary School we have 38% of students that have English as an Additional Language and 1% ATSI (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) students. 

In 2024, Hillsmeade PS had three funded international students. Students are provided additional enrichment opportunities including: student leadership, incursions, excursions, cross country, access to special extra-curricular events and inter school sports. 

Our Early Learning Centre (ELC) caters for 3 and 4 year old kindergarten children and long day care and has the current independent assessment rating of 'Exceeding'. Our Out of School Hours Care program provides further community support for our families and the school has a joint use agreement with the City of Casey for the use of the neighbouring sports grounds. 

Parent participation on School Council, as volunteers and in support of community events is a vital part of school life. The Parent Opinion Survey average percent endorsement for 2024 was 78.7%. In 2024 the primary school staffing profile included 4 Principal class officers, 3 Leadership staff, 50 Teaching staff and 33 Education Support staff. The ELC and OSHC staffing profile included 1 Centre Director and 23 staff, inclusive of teachers and Education Support. 

Hillsmeade Primary School is an outstanding educational facility that offers students a wide range of opportunities where students, staff and the community feel welcome, included and proud of being a part of our school. The overall data trend for the school demonstrates continuous improvement, exemplified by the 2024 Staff Survey results indicating that 88.7% of staff demonstrated positive endorsement of the school, compared with a state average of 77.7%.

Hillsmeade Primary School is committed to providing a child-friendly environment where children feel safe and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.

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.