Immanuel is one of the 138 systemic Lutheran schools, kindergatens, and Early Learning Centres in Australia that has God’s Word at the centre of life. It is an Early Learning – Year 6 coeducational school located on the same campus as Immanuel College. As a Lutheran school, each student is seen as a unique person created by God. Through the Lutheran Faith, we share a history of schooling in Australia spanning 183 years. The gospel of Jesus Christ informs all learning, teaching and human relationships.
Immanuel is an innovative school that connects the strengths of spirituality and learning through a celebration of the gospel and an outstanding educational program with a very active co-curricular program. We recognise the values of tradition, with our vision centered on the future. Through inclusive practices Immanuel caters for a wide range of learners, including highly able students and those with learning challenges. Our school is one of hope and optimism as we strive to make caring and service a way of life for our students and community. The programs and facilities offer students an exceptional range of pathways as they pursue the ELC to Year 12 educational journey.
Immanuel has been accredited by the International Baccalaureate for delivering the Primary Years Program in an exceptional manner. The rigour of the IB Primary Years Program is connected to an environment where students feel empowered to learn, explore, discover and analyse. The Primary Years Program prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child. In conjunction with an extensive co-curricular program, skills and dispositions needed for the future are developed with passion and interest.
Central to the approach at Immanuel Primary School is the belief of partnership - parents and teachers working together in providing the best possible environment and quality personal care for all students. We warmly welcome the active participation of our parents and caregivers in assisting us to educate their children. Immanuel provides structures for constant communication between the home and the school.
To be a supportive community where well-being is nurtured,innovative teaching empowers learners to take responsible action, and the message of Jesus Christ is communicated and celebrated.
Striving to be a supportive Christian community where individuals... Respect themselves, others and the environment
Flourish through a world of opportunities Serve by taking action to make a positive difference
We focus on developing students who care for themselves, others and the environment. We focus on building and developing caring, respectful and inclusive relationships that support social, emotional and physical wellbeing. We embrace the diversity of experiences and perspectives we each possess.
We are passionate about a holistic approach to learning and teaching. It is our intention that our students are placed at the centre of our teaching and learning programs, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. We believe every student can be successful and we provide them with a diverse range of opportunities so they can be the best that they can be. We support and challenge students to ensure continual academic progress and personal growth.
We empower our students to use their God-given gifts to be socially and globally responsible. We focus on developing honest, responsible and courageous citizens by developing local and global awareness, perspectives and action. We want our students to make a difference for themselves, humanity and our planet.
Life at Immanuel is based on three core foundations.
Our learners belong to a Christian community and are connected through a positive school environment that values a culture of inclusion, encouragement, care and service.
Learners at Immanuel know, develop and use their strengths
Our learners use their unique gifts and seek opportunities to develop and use their strengths to be the best that they can be.
Our learners are complex problemposers and problem-solvers who use critical thinking and creativity to make connections and transfer learning.
Our learners understand ‘where they are in their learning’, ‘where they are going’ and ‘what they need to do next to get there’. They actively seek and use feedback to set personalised learning goals.
Learners at Immanuel understand how to learn
Our learners develop their communication, social, research, thinking and self management skills to support purposeful inquiry and set the foundations for lifelong learning.
Learners at Immanuel embrace
Our learners persevere and show resilience when faced with challenges. They see mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.
Our learners have voice, choice and ownership over their learning. They are intrinsically motivated to take responsibility for their own learning.
Our learners use a growth mindset and find purpose by following their curiosity to learn about the world around them.
Our learners adopt new technologies and innovate in a changing digital world as creators, consumers and change-agents.
To develop a culture in which leaders, teachers and students use effective feedback and ongoing evidence based practices to improve learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• develop and support a culture that demonstrates the Immanuel Learner Aspirations to ensure excellence in learning
• implement an Inclusion strategy to increase access and remove barriers to learning
• develop a culture of continuous learning and growth through the implementation, communication and regular review of evidence based assessment practices.
• implement and strengthen the ‘Enhanced PYP’ with a focus on agency, transdisciplinary learning and collaboration
• develop shared values, beliefs and language to strengthen our Early Years pedagogy to meet the needs of all learners
• create the culture and conditions necessary for all to take on leadership roles.
• develop an intentional spiritual life plan to ensure connection with students, families, staff and the broader community.
• promote and nurture a school culture based on positive relationships and restorative practice.
• align communications and marketing to strengthen the reach of the Lutheran and Immanuel brand internally and externally.
• enhance our strength of community and sense of belonging to improve learning outcomes
• strengthen the commitment to action based service learning
• value, promote and develop international-mindedness.
• maximise current and future opportunities through the best utilisation of the school’s human, financial, physical and technical resources
• review data and knowledge management methods and technologies to ensure that resources are efficiently managed to provide an effective, safe and caring, growthoriented learning environment
• ensure stewardship of facilities and resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.
The ‘MMG Wheel’ below reflects the average scores for Reception to Year 6 parents across key areas. Parents noted ‘very high’ scores for 9 of the 12 key areas and ‘high’ scores for the remaining areas. The overall score is a ‘very high’ (82%).
The following charts are extracts in relation to key aspects of the Early Learning Centre.
The following charts detail the percentage of parents who noted their expectations had been met or exceeded across key areas, ranked in order of the importance they placed on these same areas when choosing the School for their children. For example, 88% of parents noted their expectations had been met or exceeded for ‘Quality of teaching’ – the noted most important area
• 88% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the quality of teaching
• 90% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the focus on student well-being, providing a safe and caring environment
• 95% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the school providing a balanced education
• 98% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to facilities and resources
• 84% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to academic standards
Overall, we are very pleased with the results, however, there are areas that need further strengthening or review.
Key areas include:
• an ongoing pursuit for academic excellence through the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills
• further development of our student wellbeing program
• a review of class sizes
• homework expectations
• the quality of coaching for some identified sports
• ensuring the parent community is more aware of our strategic intent
• updating our toilet facilities
• a review of our reporting timeline to ensure parents have sufficient information.
The table below shows the top 10 aspects parents noted in relation to what they valued most about their experiences at the School.
Please find some of the ‘open ended’ comments from parents in relation to what they valued most about their association with the School.
• a school that delivers good academic grades with good morals, values and a caring and friendly environment for our children to have a positive learning journey
• a warm community welcoming children and families alike
• balanced education and cognisance of the importance of social and emotional development
• being part of a community that values all aspects of education, and the social engagement with parents across year levels
• communication and sense of community. Also, well rounded respectful kids of all ages. I love the buddy program and seeing big kids engage in it. Such a wonderful manner with the younger kids
• the community values and children being knowledgeable about the world
• confidence and self belief in my child
• caring teachers who know my child personally
• connection with some lovely families and the care my children receive from staff members
• development of a confident learner and values students who demonstrate good values/morals
• doesn’t just notice the academic or sporting achievers but honours all for their own personal attributes
• genuine care the teachers have for our children
• the school camaraderie and family wellbeing support
• the school combines strong Christian values seen in every area of school life from classrooms to events and has a spirit of excellence in every area of school life
• there is genuine care from all who are involved.
Percentage of students meeting the National Minimum Standards in 2022
The following table indicates the qualifications of Immanuel Primary School staff.
Parents make contact with the school to report non-attendance which normally occurs through sickness. Teachers record absences and the school makes contact with parents who do not report reasons for absence.
Non-attendance at the school is managed through Wellbeing Leader.
Each term we are required by law to submit a ‘Persistent Absenteeism Report’. Section 75 of the Education and Children’s Services Act 2019 states… that If a student/s fails to attend school, or participate in the approved learning program, for 10 or more days in a term shall be reported. (Students will be exempt from this if we have had formal notification with valid reason/s for exemption from school.
As of Term 2, 2022, 687 students attend from ELC – Year 6.
Saratoga Drive, Novar Gardents, SA, 5040
p: 8294 8422
e: immps@immanuelps.sa.edu.au
