Welcome to
Albany Rise Primary School
Our mission at Albany Rise Primary School is to develop students who value learning throughout their lives, strive to achieve and are literate and numerate. We aim to produce confident and empathetic students who are global citizens equipped to succeed in the 21st century.
We are celebrating 50 years of quality education at the Albany Drive site.
Principal Welcome
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Albany Rise Primary School website.
On behalf of the Albany Rise Primary school community, I extend to you a warm welcome to our school website. Albany Rise Primary School is situated in Mulgrave, and offers exciting, high quality learning opportunities for students with an emphasis on building strong learning partnerships with parents and carers. We are very proud of the sense of community we have developed at our school and our emphasis on providing a caring, responsive and harmonious school environment where students experience a strong sense of belonging and high expectations. At Albany Rise our goal is to promote the academic, social and personal development of all our students in a happy, secure and academically stimulating learning environment.
Our school offers a range of excellent and engaging programs, with a strong emphasis on the core learning in Literacy and Numeracy. Specialists programs are provided to all students in the areas of Physical Education, Languages- (Chinese Mandarin), Visual Arts and the Performing Arts (Music). Other extensive and well-resourced programs at Albany Rise include:
- ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
- Camping Program
- Swimming program
- School wide wellbeing program – ‘Respectful Relationships’
- Student Leadership programs
- Instrumental Music
- Extension and Enrichment
- Intervention programs, such as QuickSmart maths
- Buddy program for Foundation and year 6 students
- Transition programs: Preschool to Foundation and Year 6 to 7.
- The school also offers afterschool programs in Sports (Soccer), computer Coding, Chess and Cooking.
At Albany Rise our staff strive to ensure that all children are eager to come to school and that their years at primary school are both memorable and fulfilling. Our efforts are directed at giving our students a great start in their educational journey which sets up each individual for their future.
I feel extremely privileged to lead such a wonderful school and enjoy the opportunity to welcome prospective parents to tour our school.
We hope that our website will assist visitors and particularly current prospective parents by providing the latest news, information and excitement of school life at Albany Rise.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Our mission at Albany Rise Primary School is to develop students who value learning throughout their lives, strive to achieve and are literate and numerate. We aim to produce confident and empathetic students who are global citizens equipped to succeed in the 21st century.
Vision
We succeed when our students are:
- Always seeking to understand and respect the views, values and cultures of others
- Literate and numerate; read with comprehension, write clearly, compute accurately
- Responsible, organised, cooperative and independent
- Respectful of others and demonstrate empathy to others
- Able to learn and adapt to change and new technologies
- Resilient and persistent life-long learners
- Able to recognise and understand their impact on their community and environment
- Critical thinkers, problem solvers and willing to have a go
- Inclusive of everyone
- Self motivated to be lifelong learners
- Displaying a positive self image.
School Values | The 3 R’s
Respect
Means: Treating ourselves, others, property and the environment with care and consideration.
- Manners and patience – polite, courteous, accepting that others have the right to make different choices and have different opinions, listening to others, making eye contact
- Honesty
- Trustworthiness
- Treating people the way I would like them to treat me
- Displaying self-control
- Getting along with others
- Cooperation
- Using appropriate language
- Showing good sportsmanship – fair rules and taking turns
- Pride in ourselves and the efforts of others
- Friendly, caring, sharing
- Inclusion
- Fairness
- Following instructions the first time
- Valuing other people’s opinions
- Showing compassion
Responsibility
Means: Thinking about the right choices to make and doing the right thing even if my friends don’t do it.
- Taking ownership for my actions – accepting the consequences and not blaming others
- Being focused on my learning and making good choices for how I behave
- Looking after my own things and other people’s property
- Being a good role model by encouraging others to do the right thing
- Trying to help others if they are sick, hurt or upset
- Doing my best work all the time
- Displaying independence
- Being accountable
- Being sensible
- Trustworthy
- Fulfilling your roles eg: leader
- On time and ready to learn
- Looking after our school environment
Resilience
Means: The ability to become strong and healthy and successful after something bad happens (Bounce Back).
- Courage
- Being able to Bounce Back when I have a problem
- Trying to solve problems when this is possible
- Being able to ‘tough it out’ when things are difficult
- Thinking about the ‘catastrophe scale’ and realising that things aren’t that bad
- Trying to be positive and optimistic
- Seek help through talking with a friend or adult
- Persistence
- Being confident
- Not letting negativity stand in your way
- Learning from mistakes
january, 2021
ARPS COVID 19 Return To School Policy October 2020
Remote Learning @ Home
Albany Rise Primary School had gone ONLINE due to the Covid-19.
Click here to access our Remote Learning @ Home
This is a step all Victorian government schools are taking to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This means that all students who can learn at home must learn from home. This is a very clear directive from the Victorian Government based on the advice of the Chief Health Officer.
We will continue to offer limited on-site learning for those students who need to access this, including for students on days when they are not able to be supervised at home and no other arrangements can be made. Information about this is available below.
The Department’s latest advice on coronavirus can be found at https://www.education.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
It is important that we work together and support each other during this challenging time. We will be in touch with staff and parents and carers with updates of what remote and flexible learning will look like at our school here: https://albanyrise-ps.vic.edu.au/curriculum/#remote
In the meantime, you might find it useful to look at the Department’s Learning from Home website. It provides resources and guidance for teachers and parents and carers. https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/learningfromhome.aspx
Accessing Onsite Supervision for Remote Learning
Accessing On-Site Supervision for Remote Learning
Parents are asked to refer to the Remote Learning Handbook 16.4.2020 FAMILIES ARPS. This document has been sent through Dojo to all parents to assist you to make the necessary arrangements at home and also provides an overview of learning for Term 2.
With this information in mind, I implore all parents to please keep your children home unless there are absolutely extenuating circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria for Students to Receive Supervision
On days when a student is not able to be supervised at home and no other arrangements can be made. Supervision will be available for children of parents who cannot work from home, and vulnerable children. These are:
- Children in out of home care.
- Children deemed by Child Protection and / or Family Services to be at risk of harm.
- Children identified by the school as vulnerable (including via referral from an agency).
Where a parent believes they have no other choice, in alignment with the criteria above, an Onsite attendance form application LINK must be emailed to the School email each week by 10.00am the previous Friday. This is necessary so I can consult staff each week and make arrangements for any staff to attend.
albany.rise.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au – Subject: DET Application For On Site Attendance Form 2020
For Week 1, the ‘On Site Attendance Form’ application must be received by the school by 10.00am Tuesday 14th April.
Respectfully, I advise you all that such requests must be an absolute last resort. Please note that students who are granted permission for supervision, by me, will not be receiving direct instruction by teachers on site; they will be provided with a supervised study area (to accommodate required social distancing) and they will simply be engaging with the same remote learning through Google Classrooms as their peers who are at home.
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School Profile
Albany Rise Primary School is located in the City of Monash within the boundaries of Wellington, Springvale and Police Roads, Mulgrave. Our student enrolment numbers average around 300 students each year. The school is a central focus for the local community, with the large gymnasium, new oval, running track and facilities regularly utilised by local community groups.
At Albany Rise, our school motto “Education is our Future” highlights the importance we place on ensuring every student has the best future prospects from quality teaching and learning. Our school community works together to focus on ongoing improvements in educational opportunities, practices and facilities for all students.
Albany Rise Primary School offers high quality educational programs through a cohesive curriculum integrating all aspects of the Victorian Curriculum (https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/). The Victorian Curriculum F–10 incorporates and reflects much of the Australian Curriculum F–10, but differs in some important respects, most notably the representation of the curriculum as a continuum of learning. Our teaching staff develop explicit teaching programs for Literacy, Numeracy and Inquiry teaching based on this continuum of learning, along with embedding the teaching of key learning areas and capabilities. Our Specialist programs in Physical Education, Language (Chinese Mandarin), Visual and Performing Arts provide opportunities for all students to broaden their learning experiences, engagement and interests.
At Albany Rise Primary School, staff provide multiple extra curricula and student leadership programs and opportunities. Maths Olympiads, Choir & State School Spectacular, Garden Club, and UNSW assessments are just a few of the many opportunities provided for student enrichment. Further learning enrichment opportunities such as; Musical Production, Talent Quest, Annual Spelling Bee, Market Day, Swimming program, Bike Education and sports carnivals are all highlights of student life at our school. Our Year 6 students take on the role of ‘Better Buddies’ each year to support our Foundation students. Selected senior student leaders also take on the role of ‘Peer Mediators’, and (after training) act as role models and support in the yard for our junior students.
At Albany Rise, Staff plan core learning tasks along with a range of extra-curricular opportunities including; inquiry based excursions, year 2-6 camping program, daily lunchtime activities and targeted sporting opportunities. Staff and parents work closely together at the school, creating a strong sense of community. The school aims to continually foster positive relationships across our school community, through our ‘School Wide Positive Behaviour’ approach (https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/management/improvement/Pages/swpbs.aspx). School-wide positive behaviour support (SWPBS) is a framework that brings together school communities to develop positive, safe, supportive learning cultures. Our Student wellbeing programs provide a strong and ongoing focus on building relationships, supporting and building a cooperative learning environment.
At Albany Rise primary School, we promote a positive, caring environment where all students are able to achieve. The staff are highly motivated, professional and caring, focusing on the differentiated needs and learning goals of all students. Staff work in teams to plan and implement quality teaching and learning programs based upon our understandings of students’ needs, skills, interests and their preferred learning style. Staff, students and parents are committed to achieving excellence and continued improvement in student outcomes. Our School has continued to have a priority focus on improving student performance in Literacy and Numeracy. Improved approaches to the explicit teaching of reading strategies, professional learning for teachers in planning for real life, challenging mathematics experiences and the development of a rigorous whole school assessment schedule have been some of our recent achievements.
Our school and community are focussed on ensuring the best possible learning outcomes, evidence based learning approaches and high levels of student engagement and student voice in all aspects of teaching, learning and curriculum development.
Values Statement
Albany Rise Primary School recognises the importance of the partnership between schools and parents to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, ensuring inclusive, safe and orderly environments for children and young people.
This Statement of Values sets out our behavioural expectations of all members in this school community, including the principal, all school staff, parents, students and visitors. It respects the diversity of individuals in our school community and addresses the shared responsibilities of all members in building safe and respectful school communities.
Discrimination, sexual and other forms of harassment, bullying, violence, aggression and threatening behaviour are unacceptable and will not be tolerated in this school.
Our Statement of Values acknowledges that parents and school staff are strongly motivated to do their best for every child. Everyone has the right to differing opinions and views and to raise concerns, as long as we do this respectfully as a community working together.
Responsibilities
As principals
As principals and school leaders, we will:
- Work collaboratively to create a school environment where respectful and safe conduct is expected of everyone.
- Behave in a manner consistent with the standards of our profession and meet core responsibilities to provide inclusive, safe and orderly environments.
- Plan, implement and monitor arrangements to ensure the care, safety, security and general wellbeing of all students in attendance at the school is protected.
- Identify and support students who are or may be at risk.
- Do our best to ensure every child achieves their personal and learning potential.
- Work with parents to understand their child’s needs and, where necessary, adapt the learning environment accordingly.
- Respond appropriately when inclusive, safe or orderly behaviour is not demonstrated and implement appropriate interventions and sanctions when required.
- Make known to parents the school’s communication and complaints procedures.
- Ask any person who is acting in an offensive or disorderly way to leave the school grounds.
As Teachers
As Teachers and all non-teaching staff, we will:
- Model positive behaviour to students consistent with the standards of our profession.
- Proactively engage with parents about student outcomes.
- Work with parents to understand the needs of each student and, where necessary, adapt the learning environment accordingly.
- Work collaboratively with parents to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with additional needs.
- Communicate with the principal and school leaders in the event we anticipate or face any tension or challenging behaviours from parents.
- Treat all members of the school community with respect.
As Parents
As Parents, we will:
- Model positive behaviour to our child.
- Ensure our child attends school on time, every day the school is open for instruction.
- Take an interest in our child’s school and learning.
- Work with the school to achieve the best outcomes for our child.
- Communicate constructively with the school and use expected processes and protocols when raising concerns.
- Support school staff to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Follow the school’s complaints processes if there are complaints.
- Treat all school leaders, staff, students, and other members of the school community with respect.
As Students
As Students, we will:
- Model positive behaviour to other students.
- Comply with and model school values.
- Behave in a safe and responsible manner.
- Respect ourselves, other members of the school community and the school environment.
- Actively participate in school.
- Not disrupt the learning of others and make the most of our educational opportunities.
As Community Members
As Community Members, we will:
- Model positive behaviour to the school community.
- Treat other members of the school community with respect.
- Support school staff to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Utilise the school’s communications policy to communicate with the school.
The DEECD
The Department Of Education And Early Childhood Development (DEECD) will:
- Provide support and advice to principals to equip them to manage and respond to challenging behaviour of students, parents and staff.
- Provide practical guidance and resources to support schools to manage and respond to challenging behaviour of students, parents and staff.
- Provide practical guidance and resources to support schools respond to and prevent bullying and promote cyber-safety and wellbeing.
- Provide access to evidence based resources and strategies to increase student safety, wellbeing and engagement.
- Provide schools with practical and legal support as required.
- Provide parents with practical guidance and resources to resolve conflicts with the school.
Consequences for Failing to Uphold the Statement of Values
Unreasonable behaviours
Behaviours that are considered inappropriate on and adjacent to school grounds or in relation to school business and that do not uphold the principles of this Statement of Values include when a person:
- is rude, aggressive or harasses others
- sends rude, confronting or threatening letters, emails or text messages
- is manipulative or threatening
- speaks in an aggressive tone, either in person or over the telephone
- makes sexist, racist or derogatory comments
- inappropriately uses social media as a forum to raise concerns/make complaints against the school
- is physically intimidating, e.g. standing very close.
Consequences
Principals are responsible for determining what constitutes reasonable and unreasonable behaviour.
Unreasonable behaviour and/or failure to uphold the principles of this Statement of Values may lead to further investigation and the implementation of appropriate consequences. This may include:
- utilising mediation and counselling services
- alternative communication strategies being applied
- formal notice preventing entry onto school premises or attendance at school activities. Written notice will follow any verbal notice given.
- an intervention order being sought
- informing the police which may result in a charge of trespass or assault
By agreeing to meet specified standards of positive behaviour, everyone in our school community can be assured that they will be treated with fairness and respect. In turn, this will help to create a school that is safe and orderly, where everyone is empowered to participate and learn.
Strategic Plan and AIP
Our Albany Rise Primary School Strategic Plan has been developed with high expectations as a focus from 2018- 2021.
Annual Implementation Plans
Policies
Acceptable Use Agreement, Dec 2019
ARPS Anaphylaxis Policy, Feb 2020
ARPS Anti Harassment Policy, Sept 2018
ARPS Approaching The School Policy August 2018
ARPS Attendance Policy May 2020
APRS Bullying Prevention Policy, Oct 2019
ARPS Capabilties Policy Nov 2018
ARPS Child Safe Environment Policy Aug 2017
ARPS Child Safe Standards Policy 2019
ARPS Child Safe Standards 6 Risk Assessment June 2019
ARPS Child Safety Responding And Reporting Policy And Procedures
ARPS Child Safe Code Of Conduct Parents & Volunteers Now 2020
ARPS Communication Of Policies And Procedures And Schedule Policy Feb 2020
ARPS COVID 19 Return To School Policy October 2020
ARPS Dogs And Animals On School Grounds June 2019
ARPS Duty Of Care On Site Supervision Policy March 2020
ARPS Electronic Devices Policy May 2017
ARPS ESmart Cyber Safety Policy Dec 2019
ARPS Excursion Incursion Camps Policy May 2020
ARPS First Aid General Oct 2019
ARPS Formation Of Classes Policy Nov 2020
ARPS Headlice Policy June 2018
ARPS Hire Info For One Off Hires
ARPS Hire Info For Ongoing Hires
ARPS Induction For New Students Policy May 2018
ARPS Mandatory Reporting Policy Sept 2017
ARPS Mathematics Policy May 2018
ARPS Medication Adminstration Policy June 2019
ARPS Mobile Phone Policy Feb 2020
ARPS Parent Participation & Class Rep Policy Oct 2019
ARPS Parent Payment Policy Feb 2020
ARPS Play Based Learning In The Early Years Policy 2018
ARPS Reporting To Parents Policy May 2019
ARPS Senior Student Leaders Policy August 2018
ARPS Social Media (Use To Support Student Learning) Policy October 2020
ARPS Statement Of Values Oct 2019
ARPS Student Code Of Conduct Nov 2020
ARPS Student Engagement Inclusion Wellbeing Policy June 2017
ARPS Sun Smart Policy May 2018
ARPS Sustainability Environment Policy June 2017
ARPS Uniform Policy March 2020
Child Safe Standards
Albany Rise Primary School COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Albany Rise Primary School is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
Albany Rise Primary School has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Albany Rise Primary School is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in Albany Rise Primary School has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
Albany Rise Primary School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all international students irrespective of their cultural background, native language or diversities. The safety and wellbeing of international students is a key focus of our care and decision-making.
To create and maintain a child safe organisation, Albany Rise Primary School ensures ongoing compliance with the 7 child safe standards :
- strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety, including through effective leadership arrangements
- a child safe policy or statement of commitment to child safety
- a code of conduct that establishes clear expectations for appropriate behaviour with children
- screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing personnel
- processes for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse
- strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse
- strategies to promote the participation and empowerment of children
For registered schools, Ministerial Order No. 870 sets out the specific actions to meet these requirements.
Access to our school ‘Child Safe Standards’, ‘Mandatory Reporting’ and ‘Engagement, Inclusion and Wellbeing’ policies is via this website under Policies.
The Engagement, Inclusion and Wellbeing policy clearly outlines school values and expectations of conduct for parents, students and staff.
The following information regarding child safe standards is also available online:
Child Safe Standards Links:
DET: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/default.aspx
Resources: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
Working with Children Check: https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
Child Safe Standards: https://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/childsafe/Pages/standards.html
ACER Connect: https://research.acer.edu.au/connect/
If you require further information regarding Child Safe Standards, please contact the school.
Facilities
Hall
The Hall is used for weekly Physical Education lesson, Friday Afternoon Assemblies, Whole School Events, Prep PMP sessions and much more. We also loan our Hall to local business or programs. Email the school for more information if you would like to rent our Hall.
Oval
With the recent upgrade, the oval is used for many sporting and physical educational activities. Having the running track around the outside as well as the posts and green area on the inside caters for many different needs and events.
Playgrounds
We have 3 playgrounds at Albany Rise. They have been purposefully built for different ages: Prep-Year 2, Years 3-4, Years 5-6.
Asphalt Area
The Asphalt area has basketball courts and four square. It has been used for a range of community and school events such as the colour run and school parades.
The ARC
The Year 1 and Foundation classrooms are located in ‘The ARC’ (The Albany Rise Centre). The ARC was recently built in 2011. The building contains 4 large classrooms, 3 small conference rooms, a kitchenette and a large common space for students to take part in play based developmental learning. This area has been recently refurbished to provide an attractive and engaging play-based learning space for our junior students.
The Hub
Students enjoying using laptops in the Hub to extend their knowledge and skills of technology. The Hub is directly connected to the library so students can use the space in a research/investigation manner. Teachers have access to a large projector to demonstate computer skills and techniques with ease to students.
Hilton Hen House
In 2013, the students in Years 3 -4 hatched and raised chickens and ducks as part of their inquiry learning on life cycles. These animals have become a much loved creatures at Albany Rise. Our chickens and ducks lay many eggs which are available to buy from the Office.
Vegetable Garden
Over the past few years, our vegie garden has grown many different types of vegetables.
Visual Art Room
Our Art Room is used for weekly Visual Art lessons. The room has a many features that are essential to a functioning art room – large storage space, multiple sinks, drying racks, etc.
OSHClub
Out of school hours care (OSHC) is available for families needing care for their children before or after school, and on some pupil free (curriculum) days. The program is coordinated by OSHClub.
An online enrolment form must be completed for each child attending the program. Enrolment forms, bookings and more information are available at the OSHClub website (www.oshclub.com.au).
The program operates between 6:45-9:00am and 3:30-6:15pm. Breakfast is provided in the mornings until 8:15am, and afternoon tea is served on arrival after school. On the day bookings and cancellations can be made by contacting the program coordinator directly on 0401 501 598.
The aim of the program is to provide children with a warm, relaxed and caring environment. Each session, children have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
Canteen
The canteen operates and provides lunches Monday to Friday.
A current price list is distributed to children throughout the year or can access accessed here: Canteen Menu 2020
The canteen have special lunch days when a separate note will going home advertising this. When sending a lunch order, please write the student’s name and grade clearly on the outside of a paper bag (available for 10 cents each). Write the order and the cost and, if possible, please include the correct money.
The canteen is run by a private operator who is contracted by the School Council.
Uniform
The Uniform Shop opens before school every Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning during the term and supplies the official uniform of the school.
Payments can be made by Cash/Mastercard/Visa at the shop or via an order which can be placed at the office.
To make a purchase via the order form download the 2019 Uniform Order Form and either place the order at the Office or send it to school with your child.
The uniform at Albany Rise Primary is navy blue and jade green. Students are encouraged to wear black school shoes or runners (if they have PE lessons that day)
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Girls
Girls:
- Blue and white plaid dress
- Navy shorts/skorts/bike shorts
- Navy tracksuit/leggings/bootleg pants
- Winter tunic
- Navy or green polo shirt
- Navy or green skivvy/long sleeved polo shirt
- Navy blue windcheater/bomber jacket
- Navy blue jumper
- Navy blue widebrimmed/bucket hat
- Navy scarf
Boys
Boys:
- Navy shorts
- Navy tracksuit pants
- Navy or green polo shirt
- Navy or green skivvy/long sleeved polo shirt
- Navy blue windcheater/bomber jacket
- Navy blue jumper
- Navy blue widebrimmed/bucket hat
- Navy scarf