Athol Road Primary School commenced operation as a merged school in January 2010, on two campuses, with an enrolment of just under 400 students. The school features a unique, diverse community of learners whose focus on building 'respect', encouraging 'innovation', valuing 'community' and setting 'high expectations fosters a rich learning environment in which each individual is challenged to grow emotionally, intellectually and socially to achieve their personal best. The belief that every child can learn is inherent in every decision the school makes. The student population comprises over 30 different cultures. Over 80% of students do not speak English at home. The richly diverse multicultural community works together to create a well-resourced, orderly learning environment that caters for the needs of each individual and acknowledges and celebrates achievements. Cultural diversity flavours all school programs and provides a background for teaching tolerance. The central focus for Athol Road Primary School is its students - their learning and wellbeing. Building supportive, caring relationships is the school's core building block. Students are taught to work cooperatively with others, to think laterally, make their own decisions and be responsible for their own learning and behaviour. Multi-skilled teachers, supported by strong leadership and a dedicated team of non-teaching staff, are committed to implementing a forward thinking, student focussed curriculum which is engaging, challenging and sustainable in order to equip students for the demands and opportunities of a changing society. The school strives to foster the potential talents of our students by enriching their bodies, minds and creativity through a diverse range of extension activities that enhance the formal curriculum and challenge students to achieve excellence in a wide range of cultural, artistic and sporting activities both within the school and the wider community. The school recognises the importance of the home/school relationship and..