The original Specimen Hill Primary School was established in 1874, on the current site, in Golden Square, in the provincial city of Bendigo. In 2004/2005 a magnificant, new school was constructed on the existing site in this quiet and rural atmosphere. Specimen Hill P S is one of 22 Department of Education and Early Childhood schools in the Sandhurst Network in the Loddon Mallee Region. The school has an enrolment of 273 students and a staff of 26.2 (19.2 Teaching & 7 Education Support staff). The focus of the Annual Implementation Plan is ICT-1:1 netbooks and developing an understanding of Ultranet, implementation of e5, literacy- supporting children 'At Risk', numeracy- improving assessment and mathematical language, wellbeing- Restorative Practices and developing Student Leadership. In transition and pathways- the school focussed on building stronger links between pre-school and secondary school. These programs are supported by key staff and coaches. Funding through the Federal Government's 'National Partnerships ' scheme in the area of low socio economic funding provides strategic assistance in Literacyand Numeracy. Student Attendance rates are higher than other schools and although students are showing reasonable satisfaction and enjoyment at school this is an area for future focus and improvement.