White Hills PS will have an enrolment of 470+ students in 2012 and is located on the northern edge of Bendigo, four kilometres from the city centre. The original school opened in 1877 but moved to the current site after construction of a new school was completed in 1985. The completion of a six classroom building in 2011, as well as sports stadium and large covered play areas, have added to the school’s outstanding grounds and facilities. White Hills Primary School provides all students with an opportunity to excel as individuals. Children are fostered to be independent, resilient, self-motivated and responsible. Our students are engaged in their learning and motivated to succeed through the establishment of authentic personal learning goals. Student-led conferences with parents enable our students to have ownership of their own learning and the opportunity to share their achievements. Our team of professionals is committed to ensuring the positive tone and ethos of White Hills PS is reflected in our practice and standard of education delivery. The White Hills learning community is characterised by open communication and the formation of genuine relationships between staff, parents and students. All members of our community ensure our school is a caring, positive and stimulating environment. Our students have many opportunities to develop leadership skills and facilitate community connections, including the student-led assembly, which is a focal point for the community to gather together every week. The students at White Hills PS are proud of their school and have a strong sense of belonging and shared values. Students are treated with a consistent approach, ensuring they have a shared understanding of behavioural expectations. White Hills PS ensures that students are at the centre of all phases of the decision-making process.