Bandiana Primary is located 6kms east of Wodonga township. It is a relatively small school with 112 children enrolled in 2010. Most children who attend our school pass other local providers to participate in our programs. Families who select this school are attracted to the rural atmosphere, emphasis on a strict code of conduct and rigorous school expectations that include high standards of achievement. The school aims to develop sound literacy and numeracy skills within the context of developing academic excellence. The school’s mission is to develop programs that individualise the learning so that all children are able to achieve success. The school motto is “Ever My Best”. At Bandiana we aim to expose children to a curriculum that is engaging, rigorous and authentic, and offers a breadth of experiences. Our school programs are comlimented by 21st century learning practises. In 2010 we opened new classrooms, administration area, integrated learning centre and built a new gym. We continue to employ computer technology into every classroom and each grade has accces to computers in every classroom, including interactive whiteboards. Children in grades 5&6 have laptops at a 1:2 ratio. We provide extra curriculum programs in music, dance, language, science, outdoor education and sport. The school enjoys a high degree of community participation and support. ‘This school employed 8.9 equivalent full-time staff; 1 Principal, 5.7 Teachers and 2.2 Education Support Staff