Principal's Message
Welcome to the Dingley Primary School website. The aim of the
website is to give you an overview of our wonderful school. If you would
like to know more please ring to organise a tour.
My name is Gaye Peel and I have been Principal of Dingley
Primary since the beginning of the 2010 school year. During that time
the school has undergone significant physical and educational change. In
2010 and 2011 a new multi-purpose building was built and half of the new
school completed featuring 21st century collaborative teaching spaces
for years 3-6. In 2012 and 2013 the final building project will be
completed resulting in a new administration building and teaching space.
We value a learning community where all
children can flourish and be challenged, learning to problem solve and
pursue excellence in all that they do. This is epitomised by the high
standards our students achieve.
Our School Purpose is to provide a stimulating, values
based learning environment that develops educated and socially competent
lifelong learners, capable of achieving success in a global society.
To achieve our purpose we demonstrate and promote the five
values of Respect, Honesty, Persistence, Responsibility and Empathy
which are central to the life of our school. Our values have provided
the focus to revise and develop our holistic approach to student
well-being to ensure all students are safe and engaged in our school. A
whole school Buddy Program, based on the Alannah and Madeline
Foundation’s Better Buddy program reinforces the school values and
promotes teamwork and empathy across the school. A strong commitment to
the processes of restorative practices underpins the importance we place
on positive relationships between all community members.
We have developed a rich whole school curriculum based on VELS
which includes a consistent approach to the teaching of literacy,
numeracy and inquiry learning. We aim to identify individual student
needs and differentiate learning activities to meet these needs
utilising a range of information and communication technologies to
enhance the learning program. Students are given opportunities to
participate in extra-curricular programs including keyboarding, guitar,
rock band, choir (Glee Club), sporting clinics, swimming, bicycle
education, the RACV Energy Breakthrough Challenge and an extensive
outdoor education program which includes a Ski Camp. Our student
leadership program has been extended to include a variety of roles for
our senior students enabling them to access authentic leadership
responsibilities. We want our students to be informed and empowered
through student voice and choice.
At all levels we have a collaborative teaching and learning
environment based on the premise of high expectations for all. Our
staff are committed and passionate about the education of the students
within our school.
Dingley Primary is a happening school and an outstanding
location for the education of your children
Gaye Peel
Principal