Respect

The Village School farm animals play an important role in teaching. Lessons in respect for all living creatures, reliance and responsibility are taught in very real ways. Respect for and commitment to the environment is also encouraged through the wet lands project that is run on the school property. Adults and children address each other on a first name basis as a way of showing mutual respect and reinforcing that everyone is valued as a worthwhile individual. You’ll find our children are more forthright, expressive, honest and well spoken because we do give them a real voice in the Village School community.

Resourcefulness

Problem solving, creative thinking and initiative are commonly named as the tools for jobs of the future. Village School children are taught to look for answers and solutions rather than be given them. The school gives children time and ready access to computers, the library, telephone, other staff members and any other resources in their pursuit of answers and solutions.

Responsibility

An important aspect of our philosophy is growing responsibilities as the child grows. This includes: becoming more responsible for one’s own learning, becoming more responsible for one’s behaviours and actions. The aim is for children to develop internal discipline. Through this a real sense of self-respect is gained.

Reliability

Interdependence is striking the right balance of co-operation and independence. It involves people relying on each other to do their individual parts. The whole school performance is just one important event at the Village School that fosters reliability and real community spirit.

Resilience

Resilience is all about picking oneself up after a negative experience or a mistake and knowing that you can go on. Village School’s discipline statement recognises that mistakes are valuable learning experiences and encourages children to see their own and other’s in this light.

Village School values
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Established in 1982 by three dedicated teachers, Village School is an independent, democratic primary school broadly following the educational aims of J.S. Bruner.

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Established in 1982 by three dedicated teachers, Village School is an independent, democratic primary school broadly following the educational aims of J.S. Bruner.

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Children at Village School enjoy learning and are guided to develop their own curiosity in topics. This results in higher understanding, better learning and longer retention.

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Children at Village School enjoy learning and are guided to develop their own curiosity in topics. This results in higher understanding, better learning and longer retention.

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Village School provides a unique learning environment with small class sizes and a carefully planned philosophy.

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Village School provides a unique learning environment with small class sizes and a carefully planned philosophy.

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Performance is an integral part of the Village School curriculum, combining various key learning areas in a highly satisfying, holistic and meaningful experience.

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The Village Farm is an essential part of the school's social development program. The children are responsible for the care and well-being of the farm animals and their enclosure.

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Village School's equestrian program is conducted in an environment of mutual respect for people and animals and is designed to be fun.

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We strive to give the children a growing level of independence, and the belief that they can control their lives, and make a difference to others.

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Physical Education provides the opportunity to take risks and achieve personal challenges while at the same time focusing on cooperative behaviour.

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From the Principal

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We acknowledge that selecting a school that is right for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. Village School is committed to inspiring children to be life-long learners.

We therefore strive to ensure that we provide a learning environment that is supportive and encourages children to be resourceful independent learners and we also respect the fact that childhood is a journey not a race.

 
How we teach

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Children at Village School enjoy learning, as they are guided to develop their own curiosity in topics, resulting in higher understanding of school subjects, and better learning, as well as longer retention.

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Primary school

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We aim to delight and inspire young children to be resourceful, independent learners, and to discover and learn in a supportive, caring environment.

We celebrate individual differences while at the same time encouraging children to develop an awareness of their place in Australian society and the global community. We want them to have an understanding of their role in supporting and caring for each other, all living creatures and the natural environment.

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Our philosophy

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Village School is an independent, non-sectarian and non-denominational primary school having no specific affiliations with any other educational establishment or educational system.

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