At Pentland Primary School, a set of values are at the heart of what we think, feel and do as a school. They determine what we are, how we act and what we stand for. Our core values are: Respect, Pride, Endeavour, Creativity and Empathy. We also value Honesty, Trust, Communication and Teamwork. Pentland Primary School fosters a love of learning and promotes high achievement by working with children to:develop curious open minds, find joy in learning, show respect for self and others, become creative and adaptable thinkers in a changing world, be confident and organised workers in a variety of settings, be effective communicators and skilled listeners, set goals and achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum, gain advanced technological skills, build resiliency and celebrate successes. We are committed to continuous improvement and achieving excellence in teaching and learning throughout our school. Our curriculum includes a variety of individual and extension programs both within and beyond regular classroom programs. There is a strong partnership between parents and staff, with a high level of participation on school council, as classroom helpers and instructors, in fundraising and social activities. There are 9 equivalent full-time staff at Pentland Primary School: 1 Principal Class, 6.6 Teachers and 1.4 Educational Support Staff.