Aiming For Excellence

In partnership with parents we aim to empower students to gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to enable them to be confident members of our rapidly changing world.

About

ABOUT KEILOR HEIGHTS PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

Established in 1963, Keilor Heights Primary School is located on an attractive, treed site in Melbourne's North-Western suburb of East Keilor in the city of Moonee Valley.

Keilor Heights Primary School aims to provide a dynamic educational environment where students can develop to their maximum potential. It educates students to 'Aim for Excellence' in all aspects of life. Students develop a sense of self-responsibility and respect in a supportive environment.


GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The school's ethos reflects shared aspirations that students will:

  • Achieve understanding of the curriculum according to individual abilities
  • Display a commitment to improving skills and knowledge
  • Develop a sense of self-responsibility
  • Respect the school, the teachers and other students
  • Acquire decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Learn to operate effectively as part of a small or large group, or team.


The community knows Keilor Heights Primary School to be a school that works very hard to ensure the best possible learning outcomes for all students. Keilor Heights Primary School framework for curriculum is based on the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. This curriculum approach directly addresses:

  • The economic and social changes associated with the development of our global knowledge based world
  • The growing evidence base about how people learn and its implications for successful teaching


VELS is supported by the provision of:

  • A safe and caring environment
  • Open lines of communication throughout the school community
  • High parental expectations and level of involvement in every aspect of school life
  • Financial management that ensures the provision of well-resourced programs
  • A highly skilled and professional staff, committed to improving students' learning and teaching practice
  • An enthusiasm to keep the school at the cutting edge of education in Victoria