Poseidon Primary School Information

Poseidon Primary School has agreed beliefs about teaching and learning. Students are engaged in developing thinking skills, using technology, understanding social and emotional intelligence and cooperative learning. Our school-wide pedagogy is the core of our school's identity and provides students with a consistency of teaching, learning and assessment, built on from year to year by our dedicated teachers, inspiring our students to develop a passion for learning. The Poseidon Primary community works as a team in a friendly, flexible environment where people matter. The values of inclusivity and care are inherent, creating positive relationships at all levels. Collaboration fosters the development of shared leadership, and all staff have a direct role in decision making, resulting in a dynamic learning environment. In all areas of the school, learners are self-motivated. We strive for excellent literacy and numeracy outcomes for all student whilst valuing the needs of the individual. Teachers negotiate the curriculum and provide inquiry based learning opportunities that challenge each student. Every student experiences success. Innovative teaching is embraced and supported through a culture of knowledge sharing and listening that is embedded in the school routines and structures. We focus on partnerships between parents, teachers and students to improve academic, social and emotional outcomes for all students. The school council, P & C and parent networks together build an effective learning community.