Glenelg Primary School is in the heart of the historic beachside suburb of Glenelg. It is a large R-7 school with a strong link with the local community. We are committed to offering rich learning experiences that challenge and support students. A safe, friendly learning environment is evident and explicit programs that develop a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing are in place. The keys to success – organisation, persistence, resilience, confidence and working together – are an integral part of these programs. Student voice is encouraged, as is student ownership of learning through collaborative strategies and the use of formative assessment practices. Positive relationships are at the core of our beliefs and restorative practice is used to foster and maintain this positive approach by both the student peer mediators and the staff. Information and communication technologies are a feature of the learning environment and integrated across the curriculum. We are developing responsible and productive global citizens who live with integrity and mutual respect. We do this by supporting every student to achieve their personal best and to develop as lifelong learners who are ethical and effective users of a wide range of technologies – students who are able to think critically as they deal with the opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century. Our values of fairness, respect and responsibility underpin our capacity to develop life skills for the future. Diversity is valued and celebrated. Our school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that supports the development of academic, creative, technical and sporting skills. The introduction of the Australian Curriculum is a major focus in the school with priorities in the areas of English, mathematics and science. Performing arts is also a recognised feature, with many opportunities for students to perform and develop confidence. Japanese is taught as a second language to all students. We have highly-skilled staff, committed to ongoing training and..