Magpie Primary School aims to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that promotes an enthusiasm for learning and prepares individuals to become reflective and valued members of society. The school and community have a rich and proud history, yet still today offer a diverse and 21st century curriculum and learning environment.
The key focus of the school is on literacy and numeracy but the school also offers the following specialist subjects on a weekly basis: PE/Health, Arts, Drama, LOTE (Auslan), ICT, Science, Indigenous Studies and SOSE. The use of technology in our classrooms is used to enhance students learning. All classrooms have Apple TV’s, computers and iPads.
Other Programs that Magpie PS offer are:
Swimming – 2-week program at Federation University (10 sessions)
Camps – 3 to 5 day camps each year
Winter Sports – Participate with other small schools within Wathaurong Cluster to participate (but not limited to) in the following sports: AFL, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Tee-ball etc
Wathaurong District – From our Winter Sports, students have the opportunity to be selected in the Wathaurong District team to represent our school/district at SSV events.
Cross Country – Students represent their house group at school and then have the opportunity to progress onto Division, Districts, Regions then State Championships.
Athletics – Students represent their house group at school and then have the opportunity to progress onto Division, Districts, Regions then State Championships.
Bike Education Program – Students from grade 3 to 6 participate in a 6-week bike education program with the end goal being able to complete the end of year ride. Previous rides has seen the school complete are: City Loop (Melbourne), Barwon River Ride (Geelong), Skipton Trail.
Excursions – The school regularly hold incursions or excursions around the curriculum.
1 x classroom teacher
1 x support staff
21 students
1 x classroom teacher
1 x support staff
21 students
1 x classroom teacher
3 x support staff
22 students
1 x classroom teacher
1 x support staff
17 students
1 x classroom teacher
1 x support staff
23 students