school values

REACH Values

Preston South Primary School operates under the following school values:

Respect:

Showing consideration to others and valuing their opinions.
Valuing people, property and the environment.
Being open and friendly.

Encouragement:

We say nice things about others.
We reflect on our learning and set goals.
Be proud of what you have accomplished.
Encourage others, to seek help, to achieve their goals.

Achievement:

Striving to be the best we can.
Having high expectations and working towards them.
Working towards excellence.

Cooperation:

Working together to achieve a goal.
Supporting others.
Being a flexible team member.

Honesty:

Being truthful to others.
Being truthful to ourselves.
Doing what is right regardless of who is around.

These values will be prominently displayed in all classrooms and throughout all areas of the school and constantly referred to in all aspects of school life.

Our REACH expectation matrix at the start of the year focuses on introducing the values and related concepts to all students from Prep to Year 6.

Our weekly ‘Student of the Week’ Awards presented at our Monday School Assembly promote our school values.

School Vision, purpose and philosophy

Our Vision:

Preston South Primary School encourages the development of the whole student. Our school empowers all students to embrace learning, achieve their personal best and build their emotional, social and physical well-being. We pride ourselves in a vibrant learning environment that nurtures partnerships and diversity.

Our Purpose:

Our Purpose at Preston South Primary School is to empower students to acquire, demonstrate, articulate and value knowledge and skills that will support them, as life-long learners, to participate in and contribute to the global world and practise the core values of the school: respect, encouragement, achievement, cooperation and honesty.

Our Philosophy:

Preston South Primary School has enthusiastic and skilled professionals who provide opportunities for students to thrive and reach their potential as global citizens within a challenging and nurturing environment.

We are dedicated to inspiring students to make positive changes, in big and small ways. By actively teaching the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a major part of our curriculum, we have built strong community links both local and globally.