Welcome to Avenel Primary School — a small school with a big story, where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their personal best.

At Avenel Primary, we are proud of our strong foundation of care, engagement, and achievement. Our students are curious, capable, and proud of their learning, and our staff are deeply committed professionals who know their learners and design experiences that stretch and inspire them. We are a school where every student can thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally — and where community pride is reflected in every classroom and every success story.

Teaching and Learning Excellence

Our teaching and learning programs are the heartbeat of our school. We are aligning our practice with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, embedding Structured Literacy, and using High-Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure that every lesson is purposeful, engaging, and evidence-based. Teachers work collaboratively to plan, reflect, and refine their practice so that learning is consistent and high quality across all year levels.

Our focus on explicit instruction, differentiation, and continuous improvement ensures that students not only make visible progress in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, but also develop a love of learning and confidence in their ability to succeed. We want every child to be challenged at their point of need and to leave Avenel Primary with the skills, curiosity, and determination to continue growing long after they leave our gates.

Wellbeing and Inclusion

At the heart of our school is a deep commitment to student wellbeing and inclusion. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and valued. Our wellbeing framework is embedded in daily practice through programs that build emotional literacy, resilience, and positive relationships.

Through our tiered approach to wellbeing, we provide proactive supports at Tier 1 and Tier 2, ensuring that every student experiences belonging and success. Our staff work in partnership with families and allied health professionals to provide the right supports at the right time, recognising that wellbeing and learning are inseparable.

Our school values — Be a Learner, Be a Mate, Give Something Back — underpin everything we do. They guide our actions, shape our relationships, and reflect our belief that learning extends beyond academics to the development of empathy, responsibility, and character.

Community Connection

Avenel Primary School is a proud part of its community. We see families as partners in their child’s education and believe that when schools and families work together, great things happen. Our goal is to move beyond events to genuine partnerships — welcoming families into the learning process, sharing ownership of student growth, and celebrating achievements together.

We are also committed to connecting learning to the world beyond the classroom through community projects, sustainability initiatives, and opportunities for student leadership and agency. Our learners are encouraged to use their voice, take action, and make a positive impact — locally and globally.

Looking Ahead

Our vision for Avenel Primary School is clear:

“To inspire academic excellence, social and emotional growth, and community contribution in a collaborative environment.”

We are building on our strong foundations to achieve excellence in every classroom, foster inclusive environments where every child belongs, and ensure no limits are placed on what our students can achieve — no matter where they live

I warmly invite you to visit our school and experience the pride, energy, and sense of connection that make Avenel Primary School such a special place to learn, grow, and belong.

Warm regards,
Christine Hyde
Principal