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Mount View Primary School

Australia, Melbourne

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Academic offering
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Introduction

Mount View Primary School is a co-educational government primary school in Glen Waverley, established in 1965. It delivers the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), aligning IB learning with the Victorian framework. The school is an IB World School, reflecting a global approach to inquiry-led learning for its students, including 971 enrolled in 2023, with 35 in the Deaf Facility. A neighbourhood boundary introduced in 2011 supports an increasingly diverse local community representation. Facilities support arts, technology and physical education, with two original Light Timber Construction blocks, a Visual Arts complex (circa 1975), a Performing Arts Centre (circa 2005) and a Senior Learning Centre (2012). A full-size Gymnasium (2003), three playgrounds, a sheltered outdoor basketball court, a large synthetic sports field and a shared-use community oval expand opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Contemporary portable classrooms enhance flexible, collaborative spaces. It serves a diverse community.

The Essentials

Location
The school is located at 274-288 Gallaghers Rd, Glen Waverley, Victoria 3150, Australia. Mount View Primary School has a second specialised campus, Mount View Deaf Facility, which operates as a specialist site. The Glen Waverley area hosts the two campuses.

Stages
Prep to Year 6

Type
Co-educational government primary school

Additional learning support
Differentiated curriculum; Individual Education Plans (IEP); Learning Support programs including Reading Intervention and Tutor Learning Initiative; small-group or individual withdrawal as needed for targeted learning.

School day structure
Before- and after-school supervision is provided; the school day runs from 8:45am to 3:45pm, with the grounds supervised during these times. The site is open for instruction from 8:30am to 4:00pm for visitors and activities.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a Student Dress Code Policy outlining uniform requirements and exemption processes.

Food Options
The school operates a canteen on weekdays (Monday to Friday) for lunch orders, with online ordering via QuickCliq.

House System
The school has a house system with House Athletics and Cross Country.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a Victorian government supported inclusion school and is governed by a school council.
Fees
Application fees

- No application or enrolment fee is charged for domestic students; instruction is provided free and the school requests voluntary parent contributions instead.

Tuition fees (Prep – Year 6)

- There are no compulsory tuition fees for Prep–Year 6; standard curriculum instruction is provided without charge. Voluntary parent contributions and user‑pays items are listed below.

Voluntary curriculum and other annual contributions (per student)

- Curriculum consumables (classroom consumables, student supplies, specialist consumables such as art, science, PE, music, LOTE): AUD 365 per student per year.
- Information Technology & Communication software (Compass, digital subscriptions, licences, assessment tools): AUD 85 per student per year.
- Whole‑school activities (e.g., Science Week, Cultural Diversity Day, Swimming & Water Safety Program): cost advised as each event occurs (these are not set as a fixed annual amount).

Other voluntary and tax‑deductible contributions (per student)

- Grounds (school grounds maintenance and improvements): AUD 45 per student per year.
- Building Fund (tax‑deductible contribution for renovations/upgrades): AUD 60 per student per year.
- Library Fund (tax‑deductible contribution for library resources): AUD 60 per student per year.

User‑pays (extra‑curricular) items and likely costs

- Camps, excursions, incursions, sporting events (including transport and entry), interschool sport (Yr 5–6), swimming program (transport and entry), yearbook, school photos, and recordings of concerts are charged on a user‑pays basis and will be invoiced as events occur. Exact amounts vary by activity and year level.

Per‑term breakdown (calculated)

- The school operates four terms per year. The per‑term amounts below are simple calculations dividing the annual amounts by four (calculated for convenience):
- Curriculum consumables: AUD 91.25 per term (AUD 365 ÷ 4).
- IT & Communication: AUD 21.25 per term (AUD 85 ÷ 4).
- Grounds: AUD 11.25 per term (AUD 45 ÷ 4).
- Building Fund: AUD 15.00 per term (AUD 60 ÷ 4).
- Library Fund: AUD 15.00 per term (AUD 60 ÷ 4).
- Combined example totals if all items are paid: non‑taxable contributions AUD 495 per year (AUD 123.75 per term); tax‑deductible contributions AUD 120 per year (AUD 30.00 per term); combined total AUD 615 per year (AUD 153.75 per term). These totals are the result of adding the listed annual items and dividing by four for per‑term equivalents (calculated).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A detailed statement of family accounts is issued at the start of each term and at the end of the school year; individual receipts are not issued automatically but can be requested.
- Payment plans are available to split contributions by term (quarterly), monthly or fortnightly. Payment arrangements can be tailored through the Business Manager.
- Payments for curriculum contributions, excursions and many school activities are processed via the school's Compass portal to enable full financial reconciliation; other authorised payment methods (BPAY, credit card direct debit, cash or bank deposit) are also accepted where arranged through the office or a payment plan.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school is a day primary school and does not operate boarding facilities.

Uniforms and additional family costs

- Uniform items, some stationery or personal learning devices not covered by curriculum consumables, voluntary yearbook or photos and similar items are purchased separately and charged outside the listed voluntary contributions; amounts for these vary by supplier and item. Examples of items to budget for include school uniform pieces, sports kit, school photos and voluntary memorabilia.

Refund information

- Refund requests are assessed on a case‑by‑case basis and are granted where the school determines it is reasonable and fair, taking into account whether a cost has already been incurred and relevant Department policies.

Accepted payment methods

- Compass portal (primary administrative and payment portal).
- BPAY.
- Credit card direct debit.
- Cash payments or deposits directly into the school account (when arranged).

If addressing specific amounts for an individual child (for example, camps or year‑level excursions) expect separate event invoices that will list those charges and payment deadlines; user‑pays events are invoiced as they are scheduled.
Academics

Curriculum
The school delivers the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), aligning IB learning with the Victorian Curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
Enrolment 991 students; teaching staff listed as 80 teachers (4 Leading Teachers, 3 Learning Specialists, 48 Classroom Teachers, 11 Teachers of the Deaf, 4 Teachers of English as an Additional Language, 3 Mandarin teachers, 2 Performing Arts, 3 Physical Education, 2 Visual Arts); ratio ≈ 12:1.

Exam Results
NAPLAN results (2022) show a high proportion of students in the top three bands: Reading Year 3 91.3% (4-year average 93.6%), Reading Year 5 90.2% (4-year average 88.8%), Numeracy Year 3 88.4% (4-year average 89.5%), Numeracy Year 5 86.4% (4-year average 85.1%). State and Similar Schools averages are lower in these measures.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mount View Primary School has a whole-school approach to student wellbeing and engagement. Universal strategies promote positive relationships and respectful behaviour, with targeted social-emotional supports for students who need extra help.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school operates the Deaf Facility as a Specialist campus for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and is implementing a Disability Inclusion strategy to support inclusive education. The Deaf Facility prioritises positive social and emotional wellbeing with individualised or small-group support provided by the Deaf Facility Wellbeing Coordinator.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides learning interventions for English as an Additional Language students and other identified students requiring language support to assist language development and academic achievement.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is prioritised through a whole-school approach to wellbeing and mental health. Planned actions include exploring the role of Respectful Relationships, refining behaviour management, and providing additional supports for vulnerable students.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and a Child Safety Code of Conduct, with related safeguarding policies and procedures. Working with Children checks are required for staff and volunteers where appropriate, and there is a Volunteers Policy and a visitor sign-in process to safeguard students.
Parent Experience

History
Mount View Primary School was established in 1965 and is located in Glen Waverley. In 2023, 971 students were enrolled, including 35 in the Deaf Facility. Mount View Primary School is identified as an IB World School. A school neighbourhood boundary was introduced in 2011, and the school reflects diverse cultural representation of the local community.

Community
The Mount View Primary School community is characterized by a diverse cultural representation reflecting the local community. Student voice and agency were evident throughout learning programs in 2023, with involvement in unit planning. The school emphasizes wellbeing and engagement and used whole-school approaches to support student wellbeing. Whole-school activities include Cultural Diversity Day, Science Week and Water Safety Day.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent involvement is supported by a Parents Association and a School Council.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Mount View Primary School features a variety of learning spaces. The two original Light Timber Construction blocks (1965) are complemented by a Visual Arts complex (circa 1975), a full-size Gymnasium (2003), a Performing Arts Centre (circa 2005) and a Senior Learning Centre (2012), plus a range of contemporary portable classrooms. Outdoor facilities include three fully equipped playgrounds, a sheltered outdoor basketball court, a large synthetic sports field and a school-owned, shared-use community oval. These facilities support both traditional classrooms and specialist spaces for the arts, technology and physical education.

Sports Facilities
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities include a full-size Gymnasium (2003) for indoor activities, and a sheltered outdoor basketball court. A large synthetic sports field supports outdoor games, and a school-owned, shared-use community oval provides space for broader activities. Outdoor spaces include three fully equipped playgrounds for recreation. The facilities enable a range of physical education and team sports.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include two original Light Timber Construction blocks (1965), a Visual Arts complex (circa 1975), a Senior Learning Centre (2012) and a range of contemporary portable classrooms. A Performing Arts Centre (circa 2005) and a full-size Gymnasium (2003) support arts and physical education. The school uses spaces to support the Victorian Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The facilities provide flexible, specialised spaces for classroom work, arts and collaborative learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Mandarin is taught as a language (LOTE). English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for students who speak languages other than English at home. The school places value on multilingualism and intercultural understanding within its curriculum and planning.

Bilingual Teaching
Mandarin is taught as a language other than English (LOTE). The school has three Mandarin teachers. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided by four teachers. The school emphasises intercultural understanding and global learning as part of its learning framework.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Mount View Primary School has a designated neighbourhood zone. In-zone residents are eligible to enrol and are guaranteed a place at the school. Residents outside the zone may also apply if there is sufficient accommodation or if an enrolment management implementation plan allows it. The enrolment policy sets out priority rules and the evidence required for enrolment decisions. 2. Specialist enrolment criteria apply for students with disability. Applicants meeting these criteria must provide a signed psychologist's report completed within the last 24 months, reporting the IQ test result and an assessment of adaptive behaviour. The report must demonstrate sub-average general intellectual functioning and significant deficits in adaptive behaviour as defined by the criteria. Assistance from the regional office may help process these enrolments. 3. Priority order of placement is: siblings at the same permanent address who are attending the school at the same time; students who meet the specialist enrolment criteria; and all other students in order of closeness of their home to the school. If there is not sufficient accommodation to accept all applications from outside the zone, the enrolment will be managed in line with the enrolment management implementation plan. In the absence of a plan, the stated priority order applies. 4. For out-of-zone applicants not meeting specialist criteria, applications will be prioritised if there is accommodation; otherwise, they will be managed according to the enrolment management implementation plan or by proximity to the school. This policy ensures fair handling when capacity is limited. 5. Verification of permanent address may be requested to assist in assessing enrolment applications. Enrolment on compassionate grounds may be approved in exceptional circumstances by the Regional Director. This is an overarching consideration and not part of the standard criteria. 6. Parents may appeal against enrolment decisions; appeals can be initiated for enrolments at any age or year level. Further information on appeals is available through the policy. 7. The enrolment policy is reviewed periodically by the school in coordination with the regional office. This review ensures alignment with Department of Education directions and community needs. The next scheduled review date is October 2029.
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