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Revision as of 06:26, 7 April 2011 by Weeden1168 (talk | contribs) (→Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Government, co-educational, day school in Vermont South, Victoria, Australia| Weeden Heights Primary School | |
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| Location | |
| Vermont South, Victoria Australia  | |
| Information | |
| Type | government, Co-educational, Day school |
| Motto | "Futures are Bright at Weeden Heights" |
| Established | 1980 |
| Employees | 28 |
| Key people | Mrs Susan Campbell (Principal), Mrs Vicki Martin (Vice-Principal) |
| Enrolment | 278 students currently (2010) |
| Colour(s) | Blue, & Maroon |
| Website | |
Weeden Heights Primary School is a government primary school located in Vermont South, Victoria, Australia which opened in 1980. The school is known for its fantastic education and transition program.
The current principal of Weeden Heights Primary School is Mrs Susan Campbell who has taken a different approach to the school and has made some excellent changes which has helped the school move forward after its many changes of principals.
The current vice principal is Mrs Vicki Martin.
In 2010 Weeden Heights celebrated it's 30th Anniversary.
Leadership
Leadership is very important at Weeden Heights Primary School these are the roles offered to students:
- School Captains
- Vice-School Captains
- Arts Captain
- Environment
- Bell Monitors
- Sport Captains
- Choir Captains
- SRC
- House captains
- House vice captains
Fete
Weeden Heights Primary School generally has a fete every second year.
In 2010 for the schools 30th Anniversary a Twilight Fete was held.
The Bright Beginnings Program
The Bright Beginnings program which launched at the school in late-2007 helps the students prepare for the new school year.
Prep Transition
Before/After School Care
Weeden Heights Primary School also offers a Before and After School care.
Canteen
The Canteen at Weeden Heights Primary School includes a range of food. In the early days of the Canteen it was open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, which allowed students to go there recess and lunch times to purchase a range of things.
The canteen was put on hold in 2008, to rethink about students welfare and health the canteen was then re-opened in 2009 only this time is open on Fridays with more of a healthy choice of food.
L.O.T.E
Weeden Heights Primary School has a LOTE Program (Languages Other Than English Program).
Performing arts
See school website for more information.
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program
In 2007 the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program was established at Weeden Heights.
Upcoming Projects
- A new multipurpose hall (mid-2010 completion late-2010)
Extra Curricular Activities
- Reading Recovery
- Chess Club.
- Tournament of the Minds.
- Sporting Competitions (to State and International Levels).
- State and National Competitions in Mathematics, Science, English, Spelling, Writing and Computers.
- Instrumental Music Lessons.
- Extensive Camping Program.
- Musical Production, Fresh Youth Drama Groups and Choir.
External links
- http://weedenheightsps.vic.edu.au/Principals-Message.aspx
- http://weedenheightsps.vic.edu.au/Default.aspx
37°51′31″S 145°10′37″E / 37.85861°S 145.17694°E / -37.85861; 145.17694
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