Nar Nar Goon Primary School is situated in the south-eastern growth corridor in the rural town of Nar Nar Goon. It is five kilometres from Pakenham and surrounded by mostly farming activity. The school has been located on its present site for over seventy years and has recently undergone a major building program resulting in a total re-build of all administration and learning facilities. As of December 2011 there were 226 enrolments. The school has a designated neighbourhood boundary for enrolment which includes Nar Nar Goon, Nar Nar Goon North, Tynong, Tynong North and Cora Lyn. Nar Nar Goon Primary School is committed to continuous improvement and promoting individualised learning within an open and positive learning environment where staff assume collective responsibility for the learning, personal and social growth of every child. The school offers a Prep-6 sequential learning program in either single or multi-group classroom organisation. As well, the school provides specialist teaching in Science, Art, Physical Education, and Reading Recovery. The school is fortunate to have a well resourced Art Room and Tool Shed that are integrated into curriculum programs. The teaching and learning program is based on VELS and is delivered using a variety of approaches. All classrooms are well equipped and provide a positive environment for effective teaching and learning to take place. The staff profile includes a blend of experienced and graduate teachers as well Education Support staff that provide support in the office, as integration aides and in the library. Nar Nar Goon Primary School aims to provide a safe and happy environment that supports students to participate in class and school activities, and enjoy learning. The development of the students is viewed as a shared responsibility between home and school. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children’s learning and to participate in school activities. Staff members take responsibility for all children and aim to be effective role models...