Altona Primary School is one of 18 schools in the Hobsons Bay network in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. The workforce of Altona Primary School comprises of 32.5 equivalent full-time staff, 2 Principal class, 37 teachers and 9 Education Support Staff. Our aim is for all students to become active and effective global citizens. We strive to achieve the best possible social, emotional and educational outcomes for all students, within a vibrant and dynamic learning and teaching environment. We have a strong home school partnership and active community involvement. The school enjoys a formidable reputation within the Hobsons Bay region. Altona Primary School provides a comprehensive curriculum in all domains within the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS). Students’ education is enhanced through quality specialist programs in the areas of visual arts, physical education, LOTE (Japanese), e-learning and music. The development of the leadership skills of both staff and students is a high priority within the school. Staff professional learning ensures that we continually improve the quality of learning and teaching at Altona Primary School. In 2011 we will focus intensely on student learning; catering for the individual learning needs of students.