Annual Implementation Plan
Strategic Plan
Annual Report
Welcome
I extend to you a warm welcome to the Templeton Primary School website and thank you for taking the time to visit us.
Templeton is a high performing, student focused school that places a high emphasis on student personal achievement and is committed to challenging our students in all areas of the curriculum. Students’ individual needs, personal interests and unique characters are known and supported by staff and enriched by an immersive, safe, positive and vibrant learning environment.
At Templeton, our curriculum is based on the understanding that students learn best by being engaged and active in their learning. Our philosophy of providing our students with a broad and well balanced educational experience ensures that each student has the opportunity to explore and release their individual talents. This philosophy is supported by our extensive range of extra curricula offerings. Specialist classes in Chinese, Art, Music, Performing Arts, ICT, Library and Phys Ed, ensure that all Templeton students have the opportunity to learn in varied ways. Through these opportunities, our teachers aim to create experiences that inspire students to learn and to continually challenge their personal best.
To further support our classroom and specialist programs, we offer Challenge programs for students who require extension beyond the classroom; programs such as Literacy and Numeracy extension, Chinese extension and PEEP.
In addition, Literacy and Mathematics support, including Reading Recovery, identifies students who require specialised intervention early in their schooling and puts them on the right path to achieving their educational goals. All our students are supported in the classroom with challenging work at their level.
Our commitment to the pastoral care and mental health of our students is supported with an extensive range of programs that support the emotional needs of our students. Programs such as Lunchtime Clubs, The Resiliency Project, Values Education, School of Rock, Coding, Sport, Homework Club, Dance and Inter House activities, ensure that our commitment to supporting the health and mental wellbeing of our students is paramount.
Following your visit to our web site, I would be pleased to answer any further queries you may have about our school. In doing so, I extend an invitation to you to contact Trudy O’Neill, our Enrolments Officer, to arrange a personalised tour where you can experience for yourself the unique learning environment that awaits you and your family at Templeton Primary School.
To lay a FOUNDATION for every child on which all future learning can be built on
To develop a strong and meaningful RELATIONSHIP between children, staff and parents
To maintain high EXPECTATIONS for the academic development of all children under our care
To create an active and purposeful learning ENVIRONMENT to help children reach their full potential
To MODEL in our students the positive behaviour and values we all believe in
To utilise all aspects of DATA to guide our planning and practice
Our Multicultural School
We are extremely proud of our multicultural school, with 68% of our students coming from a non-English speaking language background. Our unique school environment promotes connections between home and the community, encouraging inclusion of multiple perspectives. Our school builds a knowledge base about ethnic groups, develops cross-cultural skills and encourages positive attitudes about living and functioning in a multiracial global society.
Countries
Staff
Families
Students
School Oath
I am proud to be an Australian
I will honour the flag
I will care for the environment
I will respect my parents, teachers and fellow students
and I will try to do my best at all times
Acknowledgement of Country
Templeton Primary School acknowledges
the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people,
the traditional custodians of this land.
We pay respect to the elders of the Kulin Nation
and other Aboriginals past and present
School Captains
Our School Captains and Vice Captains are chosen by the Principal at the end of the school year. Candidates are required to present a speech to all members of staff highlighting why they are the best candidate for the leadership team, with two girls and two boys chosen to represent Templeton the following year. The School Captains and Vice Captains have a responsibility to not only lead the school cohort, but to host a weekly assembly and represent Templeton at network events.
Aaditya
School Captain
Sachini
School Captain
Viyaan
Vice Captain
Maedy
Vice Captain
School Captain Alumni
2020 Aaditya & Sachini
2019 Harrison Bedford & Katherine Styles
2018 Elijana Henry & Thomas Cek
2017 Daniel Smith & Siennah Ferris
2016 Blake Drury & Gemma Van Grondelle
2015 Akshaay Shankar & Sadhana Sughesh
2014 Jaden Pay & Harini Jeevaraj
2013 Riley Coughlin & Tamsin Cohen
2012 Ashleigh Hollins & Sam Taylor
2011 April Walters & Jacob Barrett
2010 Yasmin Tan & William Smith
2009 Eylem Kim & Josh Hudson
2008 Chelsea Berry & Justin Wade
2007 Brittany Bosse & Dushan Ranasinghe
2006 Sharni Peters & Rowan Calladine
2005 Naomi Fitzgerald & Bradley Simpson
2004 Amanda Cain & Jason Neil
2003 Phyllix Tam & Robert Handel
2002 Nadia Louw & Ashan Ranasinghe
2001 Lizzie MacGregor & Sam Pardon
2000 Lisa Warner & Mitchell Camm
1999 Renai Alexopoulos, Kimberley Dawe & Benjamin Small
1998 Kate Warner & Travis McCarthy-Henry
1997 Danielle Flower & Jason Thatcher
1996 Laura Camm & Jonathan Chen
1995 Claire Pownell & David Taylor
Vice Captain Alumni
2020 Viyaan & Maedy
2019 Jesse Nealy & Kayla Earsman
2015 Kayla Nicey & Matthew Donald
Templeton Houses
Our four Templeton Houses are named after four Australian sporting legends, Ian Chappell, John Newcombe, Shane Gould and Raelene Boyle. Under our Programs tab, you can find further information about each of these legends, and their significance in Australian Sport. Our House Captains are voted for by students in Grade 3-6 at the start of each school year.
Chappell
Newcombe
Jake
Chappell House Captain
Alannah
Chappell House Captain
Cooper
Newcombe House Captain
Emily
Newcombe House Captain
Champions
2017
2016
2015
2012
2005
2004
2001
1997
1995
1991
1985
1984
Champions
2018
2009
2008
2007
1994
1993
1992
1989
Gould
Boyle
Jhyve
Gould House Captain
Kayla
Gould House Captain
Kenny
Boyle House Captain
Abbie
Boyle House Captain
Champions
2019
2013
2010
2006
2000
1999
1998
1988
1986
Champions
2014
2011
2003
2002
1996
1990
1987
School Council
The School Council is responsible for the governance of the school and approving the policy directions. Elections are held every year before the 31st March. As membership tenure is 2 years, half of the elected member’s positions are up for re-election each year. Our meetings are held each month in the Staff Centre from 5:00 – 6:00pm.
Who is on School Council?
Parent Representatives
Staff Representatives
Community Representatives
Principal
Policies
School Council is responsible for ratifying all policies formulated by the management team. Policies are reviewed every three years in accordance with departmental mandates and guidelines. All policies are available for the school community to view or download in the links below.
Values
Templeton Primary School recognises the importance of the partnership between schools and parents to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for ensuring inclusive safe and orderly environments for children and young people.
This Statement of Values sets out our behavioural expectations of all members in this school community, including the Principal, all school staff, parents, students and visitors. It respects the diversity of individuals in our school community and addresses the shared responsibilities of all members in building safe and respectful school communities.
Discrimination, sexual and other forms of harassment, bullying, violence. aggression and threatening behaviour are unacceptable and will not be tolerated in this school.
Our Statement of Values acknowledges that parents and school staff are strongly motivated to do their best for every child. Everyone has the right to differing opinions and views and to raise concerns, as long as we do this respectfully as a community working together.
School leaders will
- Work collaboratively to create a school environment where respectful and safe conduct is expected of everyone
- Behave in a manner consistent with the standards of our profession and meet core responsibilities to provide inclusive, safe and orderly environments
- Plan, implement and monitor arrangements to ensure the care, safety, security and general wellbeing of all students in attendance at the school is protected
- Identify and support students who are or may be at risk
- Do our best to ensure every child achieves their personal and learning potential
- Work with parents to understand their child’s needs and, where necessary, adapt the learning environment accordingly
- Respond appropriately when inclusive, safe or orderly behaviour is not demonstrated and implement appropriate interventions and sanctions when required
- Make known to parents the school’s communication and complaints procedures
- Ask any person who is acting in an offensive or disorderly way to leave the school grounds
Teachers and staff will
- Model positive behaviour to students consistent with the standards of our profession
- Proactively engage with parents about student outcomes
- Work with parents to understand the needs of each student and, where necessary, adapt the learning environment accordingly
- Work collaboratively with parents to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with additional needs
- Communicate with the Principal and school leaders in the event we anticipate or face any tension or challenging behaviours from parents
- Treat all members of the school community with respect
Parents will
- Model positive behaviour to other students
- Ensure our child attends school on time, every day the school is open for instruction
- Take an interest in our child’s school and learning
- Work with the school to achieve the best outcomes for our child
- Communicate constructively with the school and use expected processes and protocols when raising concerns
- Support school staff to maintain a safe learning environment for all students
- Follow the school’s complaints processes if there are complaints
- Treat all school leaders, staff, students and other members of the school community with respect
Students will
- Model positive behaviour to other students
- Comply with and model school values
- Behave in a safe and responsible manner
- Respect ourselves, other members of the school community and the school environment
- Actively participate in school
- Not disrupt the learning of others and make the most of our educational opportunities