Department of Education - Victoria

Leongatha Primary School is a vibrant community of learners and educators. Servicing the verdant dairy country of South Gippsland, our vision is to foster kindness, curiosity, confidence and inclusion. Our students are lifelong learners who set high expectations, accept challenges and contribute to a global community. Our established values - 'Be a Learner, Be Respectful and Be Resilient', are commonly known and embedded across all classrooms.

 

Leongatha Primary School has a current enrolment of approximately 611 students. Forecast enrolment for 2025 is approximately 560 students. The forecast decline in enrolment is a result of less students commencing in prep. This is consistent across all Leongatha schools.  The Student Family Occupation Index has changed from 0.4436 in 2019 to 0.4076 in 2024. The 2024 SFOE is 0.3666

 

In 2024 there are 28 Prep to Year 6 classes with four classes at each year level run by 36 equivalent full time staff. Classroom teachers are well supported by education support staff, the Principal and 2 Assistant Principals, Literacy, Numeracy and Well being specialists. Leongatha Primary school has an extensive specialist program including  AUSLAN, STEM, Performing Arts, Physical Education and Visual Arts. 

 

Leongatha Primary School teachers have a strong culture of collaboration, evident in their professional learning community (PLC) work and collective team planning with the use of data to enhance teaching and learning and ensuring consistency of curriculum delivery across year levels.

 

Our current priority areas include a whole school structured literacy approach, quality maths instruction through open ended learning tasks and explicit teaching, along with Respectful Relationships Education and trauma informed student wellbeing practices. Literacy and numeracy intervention, along with student wellbeing support is also of high importance, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, their families and staff at Leongatha Primary School.

 

Our beautiful setting includes a Performing Arts Centre, gymnasium, numerous playgrounds, multiple ovals,  basketball and netball courts and scenic play spaces for students, teachers and community members to utilise. 

 

We are an integral part of the Leongatha Education Precinct. We collaborate particularly closely with Leongatha Secondary College ensuring a smooth transition from primary to Secondary school and the South Gippsland Specialist School.

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.