Wembley Primary School

The school has a tiered approach to Intervention (Response to Intervention [RTI]), providing additional support for students requiring extra time to consolidate the Essential Learnings and for students requiring enrichment. The core curriculum is complemented by Specialist Programs in Physical Education, Visual Art, Performing Arts and French is to... be introduced during the 2016 school year. In addition, we also offer an extensive extracurricular program including writing enrichment, drama, instrumental music, chess, swimming, beach program, interschool sport, buddy program across the school, an extensive leadership program for the Year Six students, including Peer Mediation, Junior School Council and a range of lunchtime activities. Teaching practices across the school are informed by evidence based strategies, which are known to have ahigh impact on student learning. These include the research of Marzano, DuFour et el. Professional Learning is an integral part of the operation of the school, and Collaborative Teams are the focal point for planning, development and implementation of teaching and learning and collective inquiry into how to improve teacher practice. Wembley Primary School provides a quality learning culture that is orderly, safe, secure and inclusive. This culture is strongly influenced by the school's values which focus on the rights and responsibilities of students, staff and parents. The Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy underpins the management and teaching practices at Wembley Primary School. Terry Lawless - PrincipalRead More