About Us
Principal’s Welcome
If you have ever visited our school, you will know that there is something delightfully special about it from the moment you walk through the gates. The expansive tree-lined grounds make you feel like you’ve stepped out of the inner-city hum and back into nature.
No matter what time of day or what day of the week, you will find a welcoming and vibrant community where our students are happily engaged in their learning, collaborating on learning together or simply playing together in the yard.
We pride ourselves on promoting an unrelenting focus on building positive and caring relationships and central to all our work is student wellbeing and engagement. This is supported by a team-teaching structure and open plan learning spaces which allow students the opportunity to connect and build relationships with multiple staff.
Strongly supported by the school and broader community, is the seamless focus on language education. From the long-running and nation-leading Chinese Bilingual Model to our Vietnamese Immersion Pathway or the many languages spoken by our school community, our motto, ‘Many languages – one voice’ encapsulates the school’s commitment to languages.
Our curriculum caters to the whole child, with an approach that is research-based and educationally sound. We are welcoming to all, inclusive, and celebrate diversity. Our practices encourage openness and innovation, welcoming new ideas and fresh perspectives.
We actively seek ways to enhance student learning by partnering with families and we encourage community involvement. It’s a rare day that you won’t find parents or carers volunteering at the school. They may be helping in the classroom, gardening, cooking with our students, making costumes, having an official committee meeting or just catching up in the after school drop off in the morning.
Our 2022 – 2026 Strategic Plan, alongside our Vision, Purpose, Mission and Values reflect a climate of trust and a passion for the welfare of the students and their learning.
Our signature colour – orange – is playful, inspiring and joyful. It represents ‘harmony,’ a nod to the diverse nature of our vibrant community.
It is my absolute pleasure to be the Principal of Richmond West Primary School – I have the best job in the world!
Trevor Strolla
Executive Principal
Vision & Values
Vision
What we aspire to
To value language and foster a community of life-long learners. We strive to develop articulate, socially responsible and resilient individuals who are working towards achieving their full potential.
Purpose
Why we do what we do
To give students the choice of a comprehensive education enabling all students to become literate, numerate and curious learners who have the capacity to contribute to society now, into the future and through multiple languages.
This is expressed through the school’s commitment to:
- A curriculum that is child centred with a strong commitment to global citizenship, including bilingual and community language programs as well as English as a additional language;
- Teaching strategies based in inquiry learning, differentiated teaching, student directed learning, cooperative and shared learning;
- Building opportunities for student agency in learning and supporting all students to be active agents in their learning
- Differentiated personalised learning through combinations of open and flexible learning environments and multi-age, multicultural, mixed ability learning groups;
- Consultative and collaborative decision-making processes to maximise participation and give voice to parents, teachers and students;
- Strategic use of technology, specialist programs, extra-curricular opportunities, excursions and camps to extend learning to beyond the classroom;
- A collaborative staff culture, supported by the provision of high quality professional learning and embedded team structures across the school;
- Policy and procedure that builds a culture of respect and inclusion;
- Shared core values reflected in interactions between all stakeholders;
- Teaching and learning in programs that are responsive to individual needs and differences;
Values
The moral fibre that guides our culture.
Belonging
- Feeling accepted and included in a community, where one’s opinions are valued and respected.
- Building strong relationships with others based on trust, support, and a sense of shared identity.
- Having a sense of connection and loyalty to a group or place, leading to a feeling of security and identity.
Resilience
- The ability to bounce back from setbacks, challenges, and failures in a positive and proactive manner.
- Developing inner strength and determination to overcome obstacles and persevere in the face of adversity.
- Learning from past experiences and using them as a source of motivation and growth to better handle future challenges.
Striving for personal success
- Setting ambitious goals and consistently working towards achieving them through dedication and effort.
- Continuously seeking opportunities for personal growth to improve skills and achieve one’s full potential.
- Recognising one’s own strengths and weaknesses, and striving to reach new levels of success while maintaining a growth mindset.
Plans, Reports & Policies
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Annual Reports
Annual Implementation Plan
Strategic Plan
Policies
Aboriginal Learning Wellbeing And Safety Action Plan
Administration Of Medication Policy 2022
Bilingual Enrolment Policy 2025
Bullying Prevention Policy 2024
Camps And Excursions Policy 2022 (Camps & Excursion Guidelines from the DE)
Child Safety And Wellbeing Policy
Child Safety Responding And Reporting Policy
Communication Of School Policies And Procedures Policy
Curriculum Framework (Includes Assessment & Reporting) Policy 2022
Enrolment: Placement Policy (DE Website)
Emergency and Critical Incident Planning Management (DE Website)
First Aid Policy And Procedures 2022
Inclusion And Diversity Policy 2022
International Student Policy (DE Website)
International Student Program Policy 2022
Mobile Phones – Student Use Policy 2022
Parental Responsibilites Policy 2022
Parent Payments Policy (DE Website)
Photographing & Filming Of Students Policy 2022
Privacy Collection Statement Primary 2021 (DE Website)
Statement Of Values And Philosophy 2022
Student Wellbeing & Engagement Policy August 2022
Working with Children and other Suitability Checks for School Volunteers and Visitors (DE Website)
Workplace Bullying Policy (DE Website)
Yard Duty And Supervision Policy 2022