Gladesville Primary School is committed to promoting positive relationships for students in a safe environment to maximise engagement and learning. During 2010 staff (8 teachers & 7 ES), worked closely with local schools, as well as developing a working relationship with Yarra Junction Primary School through the Leading Practice Schools Field Trial, to extend their knowledge and support them in providing high quality learning programs in order to achieve our vision for students. We are constantly challenging ourselves to provide and make learning stimulating and exciting for our students to enable them to succeed. Our 2007 – 2011 Strategic Plan focuses on continuous improvement in English and Mathematics as well as an emphasis on critical and analytical thinking. In 2011 we look forward to our Review to reflect and create our future Strategic Plan. Gladesville is a gem hidden away in Kilsyth where the attractive grounds and facilities cater for a variety of activites - sport, vegie garden, quiet recreational areas and two playgrounds. We provide a holistic education that offers a variety of extra curricular programs - Environmental Group, Choir, SRC, leaderships skills, lunchtime activities, guitar, keyboard, singing and Karate. Our Kids Hope Mentoring Program is strongly supported. Art, Performing Arts, LOTE-Italian are our specialist programs. We are fortunate to have a very active group of parents in our Community Group who continue to be involved in a wide variety of activities. We offer extremely successful Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care programs.