Our School A Message From The Principal

Welcome to Southmoor Primary School

A message from the Principal, Jenny Siriopoulos…

Welcome to Southmoor, where every child's journey through their Primary School years is a voyage of discovery, encouraging a deep love of learning and nurturing their innate curiosity and creativity. Our school provides a connected, safe, and supportive environment, instilling a lifelong passion for learning and laying the ideal foundations for future success.

Following Southmoor's mission statement, 'living for today with tomorrow in mind', our focus is on preparing students for the future and equipping them to excel in the present.

 

Our programs at Southmoor offer an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning. Our emphasis on improving student outcomes involves evaluating challenges, setting goals, developing strategies and monitoring progress. Southmoor fosters a productive learning environment and offers a personalised approach to education by tailoring our teaching methods to suit each student's requirements, preferences, and progress.

Southmoor Primary School is more than just a place of learning; it's a vibrant community where students, families, and staff come together to celebrate achievements and support one another. We offer enriching extracurricular programs and community events, encouraging participation and cultivating a sense of belonging. Our dedicated team of educators with the Parents and Friends Association work collaboratively with students and families to strengthen positive relationships which extend into the wider community.

Choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision which should mirror your family's values and beliefs. I would like to personally invite you to experience the spirit of Southmoor first hand, where we prioritise encouraging our students to exhibit student voice, agency, and leadership. In this way, Southmoor truly does bring learning to life

Our basic premise remains:- "Children are always the only future the human race has; teach them well"

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Values

Southmoor Primary School is a school that values and fosters high expectations, clear goals, and a strong sense of shared purpose and commitment. Our core values are:

• Engagement and Perseverance

• Resilience, Responsibility and Teamwork

• Knowledge, Excellence and Innovation

• Social Justice, Inclusion and Trust

• Respect, Acceptance and Understanding

• Personal Growth, Environmental Awareness and Imagination

These broad understandings and values underpin all our teaching and learning curriculum programs.

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Environmental Context

Southmoor Primary School was established in 1963, located on a generous 5 hectares in the Bayside suburb of Moorabbin, 21 km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD. Our grounds are meticulously maintained and are constantly being upgraded.

In the last few years Southmoor has benefitted from grants which have supported our focus on environmental initiatives and student health and wellbeing. In 2011 we obtained a 650 square metre Library Learning Precinct, funded by the Building Education Revolution Economic Stimulus Package. This magnificent space houses 4 classrooms, learning specialist offices, breakout areas and our extensive library. Our senior classrooms were given a thorough makeover in 2016, creating a colourful and inspiring learning space, complete with common areas allowing for either collaborative or individual creativity. The innovative design of our new prep wing and state of the art STEAM Fablab (added in 2018) subtly blends into our wetland and Kitchen Garden areas, with extensive decking added to encourage the importance of outdoor learning.

- Jenny Siriopoulos| Principal