Mill Park Heights Primary School is located in Melbourne's north with 1010 students and 96 staff. We have 53 different nationalities. Educational Maintenance Allowance goes to 37% of our families. The school prides itself on student centred programs and strong community links. Our core purpose is to develop a community of actively engaged learners through the provision of a stimulating, relevant and flexible curriculum that enhances the personal growth, academic achievement and wellbeing of all; to become effective members of a global society. Our chosen values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Trust, Care and Compassion, Personal Best and Teamwork underpin our school culture. The school strives for and encourages maximum achievement in all aspects of school life. We have a strong commitment to developing literate, numerate and curious students incorporating our Learning and Teaching Programs, the innovative use of ICT and the teaching of Thinking Skills across the curriculum. The Discovery Learning Program continues in Prep and Grade 1. Opportunities are provided for a wide variety of student leadership experiences. Specialist programs include The Arts, LOTE (Italian) and Physical Education/Sport. Extra curricular, Intervention and Extension Programs are also available.