Wesburn Primary School aims to provide all students with the best possible opportunities to become life-long learners, with the confidence and skills to meet the challenges that lie ahead. The teaching staff at Wesburn will provide opportunities for students to: * attain high levels of literacy and numeracy, * develop high level thinking skills, * develop the capacity to communicate effectively with others, * develop confidence and skills in the use of ICT, * develop a strong connectedness to the school, * transition seamlessly through the various stages of their education. At Wesburn we value: * Excellence: All students will be encouraged to achieve their personal best, to value learning and become life-long learners * Resilience: Students will be encouraged to develop resilience in order for them to become positive citizens within the community * Respect: Students will develop a sense of pride, self-esteem and personal identity while demonstrating consideration for people and property * High Expectations: Of the whole school community Wesburn Primary School maintains an excellent reputation in the wider community for its educational provision and caring learning environment. The school is committed to developing in students and the community a sense of responsibility for the environment, with a major focus being the 'Kids Go for Your Life Kitchen Garden Programme with Stephanie Alexander'. It aims to develop the potential of all children by providing them with the foundations of achievement and social/emotional wellbeing in school, work and the world of tomorrow. Our semi-rural school was established in 1904 and is located approximately 75 kilometres east of Melbourne in the Upper Yarra Valley. The student population hovers around 100, with some of these students travelling from as far as Lilydale to attend Wesburn. Approximately 65% of families receive the Education Maintenance Allowance, with the school's School Family Occupation Index being 0.7. Many opportunities are available for parents and others..