Mountain Gate Primary School is situated in the outer eastern suburb of Ferntree Gully and has a current enrolment of 328. Staff comprises two Principal Class members, 19 teachers and six Education Support personnel. The school promotes diversity in curriculum with specialist and enrichment programs. Organised along traditional age groupings the school offers a balanced curriculum based on the Victorian Essential Learning Standards that caters for the intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs of the child. The school provides experiences for children that promote a desire to learn, communicate effectively and to build confidence, tolerance and resilience in order to be adaptable and flexible in our ever changing world. Special programs include Bike Education, Perceptual Motor Program for our Preps, swimming at all levels, camps, buddy system, special days to support a robust Social Service ethic, a Junior School Council to provide a student voice, and a strong ICT focus across the school. Parental involvement in all areas of school life supports a caring school environment. Our facilities continue to improve and we are eagerly looking forward to moving in to our new BER 21C Library and Multipurpose buildings. A School Review in 2011 will allow us to reflect on our continuous improvement and will advise the formation of appropriate goals, targets and improvement strategies to help shape the school's new strategic plan. The catch-cry "Go Gaters!" and student wristbands with "Gaters Aim High!" drives student involvement, enthusiasm and pride.