Derinya is a large, well-regarded school committed to continually improving the academic standards and achievements of its students. Our mission, through shared values and high expectations, is to strive to develop a passion for life long learning for all members of our school community. We are proud of our achievements in student health, well-being and engagement and have worked diligently over the years to develop a respectful, caring culture in which everyone takes shared responsibility. We believe that in order for optimal learning to take place our children must be happy and safe. We provide many opportunities in which all children can shine. Our whole school values provide the framework for pro-social learning. These include: integrity, responsibility, respect, friendship, humour and optimism. The school has a strong focus on literacy, numeracy and inquiry as core subjects and these are supported with quality teaching and learning to enhance the outcomes of all students. Students are encouraged to think creatively, give their best effort at all times and develop their leadership capabilities. Staff collaborative team planning is a key component to improved teaching and learning and we have an extremely stable and talented staff committed to maximizing student potential. Many co-curricular programs widen and enhance the learning opportunities of students, engaging them in a diverse range of activities both within and beyond the classroom, linking them with the world beyond. Innovation is celebrated. The school is well represented in the sporting arena, performing and visual arts and Japanese. A strong focus on information technology further enhances and supports student engagement and learning, and is well resourced providing excellent learning opportunities. The school is also a Victorian Lighthouse school for Lexia Learning and Reading Plus, two amazing on line literacy programs. Derinya is one of few 5 star sustainable schools in Victoria and this is a credit to the school community. The school plays an..