Preston North East Primary School is a school of 320 students. It was established in 1957 and is close to Northland Shopping Complex and the Darebin Creek Parklands. The school has enthusiastic and dedicated staff that provide a safe and caring environment where the goal is to optimize learning outcomes and personal growth for students. Our motto of “Learning and Growing Together” is embedded in the school’s purpose statement of providing a caring and challenging learning environment that equips children with the necessary skills to become valued members of the community. Values of individual excellence, confidence and persistence, respect for others and resilience are reinforced through all aspects of school life. PNE is committed to improving the achievement of all students and prides itself on continuous development. We are building a vibrant learning community that improves connections to the world and maximizes opportunities for all students. Everyone connected to the school is challenged by a responsibility and accountability to make the school the best it can possibly be. This school has an average of 21 students per class for all grades P-6 with additional staff providing specialist Literacy and Numeracy support. Specialist teachers provide programs in Art, Music, ICT, PE and Italian. The school has 23 equivalent full-time teaching staff consisting of 2 Principal class, and 22 teachers. The school also employs 11 Education Support staff.