School Information
Principal’s Welcome
Welcome to our website. We hope it gives you an insight to the great things that are happening at South Yarra Primary School and provides you with lots of useful and interesting information.
As our vision states, South Yarra Primary School is a rich, high performing learning community that is inclusive and maximises opportunities for all. South Yarra Primary School recognises that this vision is more likely when school staff are supported by the wider school community. The focus on our school values involves all students, staff and representative parent groups.
We promote the values of Friendliness, Respect, Valuing Difference, Responsibility, Caring for Others and Including Others and encourage our students to be actively involved in their school. In implementing the values, all community members must take on the responsibility to ‘live’ the expected behaviours. Look beyond the beautiful park, modern facilities and stimulating environment and you will see students who are serious about their learning and engaged in meaningful and innovative learning experiences. They have a strong sense of belonging and work within a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Together, parents and staff are providing all of our students with strategies to take responsibility for their own learning, personal development and care for the environment. Spending time getting to know each student and their individual needs and learning styles have enabled us to provide effective educational programs.
We firmly believe that explicit teaching of literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and critical thinking provide our students with a strong foundation for future learning. These are complimented by exciting specialist programs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts/ Music, Physical Education and French language. The school has received wonderful feedback from its own community members, about our family feel as well from many, many visitors.
Our school is a dynamic and progressive school with an active commitment to the maintenance of an open, co-operative, considerate and friendly environment in which all children are encouraged to reach their full potential. The safety and wellbeing of ALL students, outlined in our Child Safe Policy is paramount.
Neven Paleka
Principal
Administration
School Leadership
Neven Paleka
Principal
Wendy Duff
Assistant Principal
Matthew Ferguson
Assistant Principal
Administration Staff
Sally-Ann Brooks
Business Manager
Tara Norton
Assistant Business Manager / Communications Manager
Eleanor
Enrolments Officer
Emma Woodhams-Bertozzi
Administration Officer
Billy Cooper
Administration Officer
School Council
Shelley Freeman
President
Emily Keon-Cohen
Vice President
Claudia Hagar
Treasurer
Aru Teli
Parent Member
Vimona Kaur
Parent Member
Anna Hurlimann
Parent Member
Alison Kelly
Parent Member
Department of Education School Council Members
Neven Paleka – Principal – Executive Officer
Wendy Duff – Assistant Principal
Matthew Ferguson – Assistant Principal
Strategic Plan
Annual Report
Parent Payment
Policies
Aboriginal Learning Wellbeing And Safety Action Plan 2022
Administration Of Medication Policy
Alcohol At School Events Policy 2019
Anaphylaxis Policy November 2022
Anaphylaxis Management & Communication Plan 2022
Annual Report Distribution Statement
Assessment Reporting And Individual Education Plan Policy 2022
Australian Democratic Principles DET And SYPS Policy
Bike Riding And Scooter Policy
Bullying Prevention Policy 2022
Camps And Excursions Policy 2022
Child Safety Code Of Conduct 2022
Child Safety Responding And Reporting Obligations Policy And Procedures 2022
Child Safe Standard 7 Promoting Participation And Empowering Students Updated August 2019
Child Safety Induction Pack Volunteers May 2022
Class Representative Policy 2020
Communication And Procedures Policy 2019
Communication With School Staff Policy
Electronic Funds Management 2020
DET Equal Opportunity And Anti Discrimination Policy
ESmart And Cybersafety Policy 2019
External Providers Policy 2019
Inclusion And Diversity Policy 2022
Mandatory Reporting Policy Child Protection Reporting And Procedures
Mobile Phones And Other Personal Mobile Devices Policy June 2022
Parents And Friends Association PFA Constitution 2022
Procedures For Responding To Allegations Of Misconduct Standards 5 2019
Recruitment Practices Standard 4 2019
DET POLICY Respectful Behaviours Within The School Community Policy
Respect For School Staff Policy 2022
Risk Management Approach Standard 6 2019
School Purchasing Card Policy 2020
Statement Prohibiting Corporal Punishment
Statement Of Commitment To Child Safety
Statement Of Values And School Philosophy 2022
Student Wellbeing And Engagement Policy 2022
Teaching And Learning Policy 2022