Hastings Primary School, with a student population of 250, has a 138 year history in the township of Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula. This is an outer regional area impacted by poor access to public transport and tertiary education facilities. The children come from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds with 55% of families accessing government income assistance. The school's Student Family Occupation SFO index is .71. The school's vision is to provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment for the whole school community. This promotes a sense of well being and optimum conditions for learning and teaching, where the whole community contributes to our successes. Current priorities are improvement in Literacy and Numeracy at all levels, by using 21st century learning strategies including ICT and inquiry, as well as a commitment to developing student voice and student leadership. A 21st century learning neighbourhood, finished in August 2010 and catering for 100 Year 4 - 6 students, now supports our journey of continuous improvement in student learning outcomes and well being. The staff are commited to students accessing innovative and engaging curriculum, enhanced by excellent specialist programs and extra curricula activities. Additonal support is provided by an experienced and dedicated student well being team including primary school welfare officer and school chaplain. The school has 20.6 equivalent full time staff including 2 Principal Class officers, 14.2 teaching staff and 4.4 ESO learning support.