Message from the Principal

Welcome to Daylesford Primary School. Our very dedicated and professional staff take pride in working to achieve the highest standards in education.

In addition to our teaching and learning programs in all key curriculum areas, student well being is most important in our school. We have a strong emphasis on the development of social competencies and values education. Students are encouraged to build positive relationships throughout the school through our multi-age Family Groups program.

Literacy and Numeracy are key priorities at our school and are well supported through extensive resourcing and the provision of a Reading Recovery program for students at risk. Students are encouraged to borrow from our fully equipped library that also includes a computer laboratory.  

Our three specialist teachers offer outstanding programs in Visual Arts, Italian and Performing Arts.

Extra curricular activities are well planned and complement the delivery of our core curriculum. Our very successful annual Italian Day involves students in the local Swiss/Italian Festa. Art Attack Day promotes the Visual Arts and allows student to work with many local artists. Our camping program also supports and builds positive educational outcomes. Student well being is promoted through physical education and sport, better buddies program, a Kids –‘Go for your life’ program and Health promoting curriculum and anti- bullying policies.

Our participation in a specially funded program promoting electronic learning (CeLL) has enriched our delivery of curriculum through the use of multi media and computers. We have been recognised state wide for our work in developing student Digital Portfolios.

The school environment is important to us. Our facilities are outstanding and include the recently refurnished main building, gymnasium, swimming pool, three specialist classrooms and spacious grounds and gardens. We are a Sunsmart school and our Art in the Yard program displays and celebrates the creativity of our students.

Whole school assemblies are a major part of every week where recognition of student achievement is a major focus. The Junior School Council enables students to participate in school decision making processes.

We have strong community links and encourage parents, U3A members and volunteers to become involved in many aspects of our school.

Our transition programs -- Pre-school to school and Year 6 to Year 7 -- support childrens’ stages of development and aim to assist students during these important times in their learning.

We believe your children will enjoy attending our school and will benefit both academically and socially. Education is a partnership between parents, teachers and students and we look forward to working with you for the benefit of your children.

Peter Burke