At Meredith Primary we set out to achieve our motto of "Achieving Together" by creating an environment that is supportive of the needs of both the individual and the surrounding community. All children are valued and are given a range of experiences that will empower them to become life-long learners. We are a rural school located on the Midland Hwy, midway between Geelong and Ballarat. The average school enrolment in 2010 was 113 students divided into 6 home groups. There were 6 permanent teaching staff (including the principal), 3 part time teaching staff and 3 integration staff. The staff at Meredith Primary School has continued to build a strong curriculum based on the VELS (Victorian Essential Learning Standards). Literacy and Numeracy are supported by various programs and innovations throughout the school such as: Years Prep to 2 "Investigations"and year 5 & 6 "iLearning." These programs run in the first session each day and promote meaningful learning where the activities and experience reflect children’s interests and are presented in ways that reflect the child’s stage of development. The children have access to a wide range of Information and Communication Technologies including laptops, iPods and Nintendo DS devices. The school also runs a variety of extra curricula activities that include Active After Hours Communities Program, camping program and links to local sporting organisations. In early 2011 we will move into new teaching and administration facilities that will further enhance what is being achieved.