Philosophy

Portland North Primary School has a long history of excellence and achievement, and we continue to promote this focus on becoming the best we can be. We provide our students with an engaging and challenging learning environment, with the intention of teaching them to become creative, curious, self-motivated and purposeful learners who embrace opportunity and strive to achieve. At the same time, we understand that a child’s wellbeing is central to that achievement. Therefore, we place significant emphasis on developing wellbeing through the implementation of the philosophies of Positive Education, which promotes flourishing through the pathways of positive relationships, emotions, health, engagement, purpose and accomplishment. The development of high-quality connections underpin all of our values, which are:

  • Trust
  • Forgiveness
  • Integrity
  • Hope
  • Kindness
  • Gratitude

Our vision and values are built on the foundations of strength-based education.

At Portland North Primary School, we have high expectations of everything we do. We have high expectations of the way children behave, treat each other, and approach their learning. Our approach to promoting positive behaviour is proactive and built on the strength of our relationships, empowering children to make positive choices about their behaviour, and teaching them the skills they need manage themselves and their relationships with others. We also have high expectations of ourselves as partners in your children’s learning – we are committed to working together with students and parents to create an environment which is safe, secure, happy and motivating to all of us.

We value and appreciate the involvement of parents in the life of our school; we know that when parents and carers are directly connected and engaged with their child’s school and education, the benefits to every child is significant. We are committed to making sure our school continues to strengthen and grow with the support and involvement of parents as key members of our community.

At Portland North Primary School, we want everyone to work together, have fun together and solve problems together for the benefit of our children. Ultimately, we want happy children who have the knowledge, skills and dispositions they need to create a positive future for themselves and to shape their worlds wisely.