A diverse and enriching curriculum

Gowrie Street Primary School draws great strength from its students and its community — their histories, cultures and diversity.

The school supports its students to seize all the di erent opportunities they have and to overcome any challenges that might get in the way.

Gowrie St provides students with a diverse and enriching curriculum that builds on their strengths and interests and exposes them to new knowledge and opportunities.

The school encourages students to take ownership of their learning through cycles of goal setting, guided by an understanding of their learning needs.

This is supported by responsive feedback from teachers so that students are moving through their learning with a focus on growth and progress.

There is a strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics — as well as meaningful inquiry into the world, our place in it and how students can be active positive participants within it.

Health and PE, STEM and dedicated play-based social emotional learning for the juniors, as well as Yorta Yorta language, broaden the learning experience of students and inspires the whole child.

Gowrie St also believes in the power of music and the arts in the development of children.

Most classroom teachers at the school have had professional learning within the arts and weave arts learning into the curriculum and the school accesses many opportunities to see performances and participate in arts workshops.

Inspiring teachers and dedicated Education Support sta at Gowrie St work together to ensure they are bringing students meaningful and engaging learning that motivates them to embrace education and become curious and enthusiastic, self-driven learners as well as compassionate and kind people.

The school values of determination, excellence, empathy and pride are critical to expected behaviour across the school and this supports students to understand themselves and others.

Strong social emotional programs and learning how to build positive relationships are key aspects of learning at Gowrie St and the school has a deep commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment that supports the wellbeing and mental health of students.

Gowrie St is a restorative school that supports students to understand the impacts they can have on others and helps them work through conflict by teaching that healing relationships is key to living with others harmoniously.

The school is committed to achieving its vision, and believes it is essential that we achieve the best academic outcomes possible so that our students can take advantage of the opportunities available to them.

In line with our vision, there are some key mindsets regarding how we view our school and the work we do, which are critical to us achieving success.

These include that we take a strengths-based approach to both our students and our community.

Parents, carers and families are partners and are key to the success of Gowrie St students.

The school’s belief that supporting families means students do better at school drives much of the work of the large wellbeing team who dedicate much of their time to ensuring families have access to supports they need in order to be able to support their children through their journey at school.

Call to make a time for a tour or email the principal at eron.chapman@ education.vic.au any time if you would like further information.