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We are a diverse community with learners from many different cultures and backgrounds who are valued and respected. We emphasize excellent progress whatever each individual's starting point or circumstances. At our school, we aim to provide a safe, caring environment where staff, governors, and parents work in partnership to provide high standards of education for all our children. Education is a partnership between home and school. Children learn best when school and homework together for their benefit. When your child starts school, it is not where your job ends and ours begins. It is where our job begins and yours continues. We place a great deal of emphasis on our partnership with parents and there will be many opportunities with you to make a significant contribution to the life of our school. We are fully committed to doing the best for our children (from 4 to 11 years) and they are held as paramount in all our decisions. We are an effective team here and it is through that team pulling in the same direction that we will continue to create a place where exceptional education can be witnessed and where respect is central to all activities. We work in close partnership with the other primary schools in the area and have good links with Stockland Green High School. At Marsh Hill, we feel that the school should provide the foundation and opportunities for children in our care to become well-rounded and capable individual members of a society which continually evolves and develops. When children leave Marsh Hill we want them to be independent learners and thinkers with a range of skills and talents. We can only do this by striving to provide an environment for learning in which children can maximize their potential academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. Our mission is to provide a caring, respectful, tolerant environment in which all individuals are enabled to fulfill their full potential through a creative and enjoyable curriculum. We aim to provide: A broad and varied curriculum promoting a community of enthusiastic and independent learners. A happy, healthy school in which everyone feels valued. A caring, secure and stimulating environment in which to educate each child intellectually, socially, emotionally, morally, and physically, so that he/she can reach their full potential, moving on to the next stage of their education with confidence and high self-esteem, and being prepared for their adult role in society. The teaching of a high standard, enabling children to make good and better progress in all subjects with high standards of both achievement and behavior. An inclusive curriculum, which is broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated to each child’s needs. Equality of opportunity for all children, regardless of age, gender, race, creed, culture, physical disability, or special educational need. A diverse range of opportunities to stimulate the children’s learning and promote inquiry through the curriculum and beyond. Actively promote British Values throughout the curriculum. We aim to raise standards by promoting a school ethos that is underpinned by core values. These values support the development of the whole child as a reflective learner within a calm, caring, happy and purposeful atmosphere. The ethos of our school is built on a foundation of 22 core values which are addressed directly through lessons, assemblies and permeate the whole curriculum. Each month we focus on a particular value. We learn to understand what the values look like and how we can demonstrate the value, in the way we behave, in our attitude towards each other, and in our learning. Parents are encouraged to develop the monthly value at home and have the opportunity to nominate their child for displaying the value. At Marsh Hill, we use the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, National Curriculum for English, Maths, and Science and incorporate the Foundation Subjects (Art and Design, Computing, Design Technology, Geography, History, Languages, Music, PSHCE, and Physical Education) in conjunction with Values Education and Life Skills. To achieve our educational aims, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum that takes into account the uniqueness of each child and develops the whole child, physically, socially, intellectually, and emotionally. We are an inclusive school promoting equal opportunities for all pupils, regardless of DSEN, ability, gender, or race. We help children develop personal and moral values, respect for and tolerance of other cultures, races, religions, and ways of life, and promote their understanding of their role within the community and society as a whole. We ensure continuity and progression from year to year so that all children can perform at a high level, with confidence, across the curriculum. Assessment for learning underpins all teaching and learning so that future learning is informed by the attainment of individuals. Our curriculum is carefully scaffolded to allow for the development of essential skills - collaboration, communication, clarity of thought and expression, a logical approach to problem-solving, critical evaluation and organizational skills - and positive attitudes towards lifelong learning. View full school

Marsh Green is an expanding school, moving towards two form entry. Our classrooms are richly resourced with pupils using laptops and iPads daily to further enrich their learning. Visitors to school and school trips make the curriculum come to life and provide memorable learning experiences for all pupils. All schools have their own unique identity and here at Marsh Green, we believe that we have created a stimulating, friendly, and supportive environment in which our pupils can learn and achieve their very best. We encourage our pupils to have a voice and to develop responsibility and respect from the very start in Early Years right through to Year 6.Our strong and committed Governing Body fully supports the school in providing the very best possible educational opportunities for all. We are a music school with strong links to the community music service. All pupils in Year 5 learn to play a musical instrument and pupils in years 2, 3, and 6 receive specialist music tuition. In addition to this, all pupils from year two to six enjoy learning in weekly drumming lessons our gifted and talented drumming group are truly amazing to watch. The Marsh Green choir is a leading choir in the borough with boys and girls equally eager to join and perform. To provide a friendly and supportive ethos in which all pupils and staff, irrespective of gender, race, culture, religion, or disability are valued, are consulted, and can achieve success. To promote a sense of personal worth in an atmosphere of trust and mutual support. To ensure that each child is sufficiently motivated and encouraged to reach his/her full potential. To show children standards of excellence and encourage them to gain satisfaction from their achievements. To help children develop lively and enquiring minds and to be able to communicate effectively. To equip children with attitudes, skills, and knowledge to learn independently. To encourage children’s spiritual, moral, and cultural development in all areas of their life. To help children become responsible citizens with a caring attitude to the environment. To encourage children, parents, and governors to work in partnership to realize the aims of the School. The adults within Early Years will gather evidence on your child’s progress, make observations and use this to create a profile for the children on our online observation assessment tool called 2Simple. We encourage parents to look at their child’s achievements and you are always welcome to discuss any questions or problems with the class teacher or TA. The governing body is a group of people from different parts of the community who come together to support the work of the school, by working closely with the Head Teacher to ensure that standards are high in every area of school life. It focuses particularly on the leadership of the school and financial management. We ask parents to help their children with independence by encouraging the children to hang up their coat and bag, finding their name, and settling at an activity. At the end of the session when you come to school to collect your child, please wait outside the classroom for your child to be dismissed by a member of staff. Please do not call your child yourself, as we need to be aware of which children have left and with whom. To give your child the best start at school, it is important that parents and staff work together, and share their knowledge of the child. Staff is always available for a brief word in the morning or after their morning or afternoon session. Throughout the school year, we hold open evenings or open days when you will be able to see your child’s work and speak to the staff about their progress. If at any other time you have concerns that you need to discuss with us, please let us know and we will make an appointment for you to see the teacher. During the year the Foundation Stage will take part in a Harvest Festival, Sports day, and Christmas celebration and you will be invited to all of these activities. We also have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day parties. Everyone enjoys these events and appreciates the opportunity to come together and celebrate the achievements of the children. Marsh Green Pupils choose representatives from their classes to attend School Council Meetings. The School Council works hard to represent the pupil's ideas and needs from all classes and age groups. If your child is aged four to six and attends a fully state-funded infant, primary or special school, they are entitled to receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable each school day. That provides one of their 5 A DAY portions, and the scheme also helps to increase awareness of the importance of eating fruit and vegetables, encouraging healthy eating habits that can be carried into later life. View full school

Established in 1988, Bacchus Marsh Grammar has become a leading school with an excellent reputation for our holistic approach to education through personal development, academic growth, pastoral care, and celebrating diversity. Reflecting on our community's desire for an Independent education, we are committed to providing a breadth of learning opportunities that are challenging, enriching, and accessible. Through careful management and a strong leadership structure, Bacchus Marsh Grammar can offer quality non-denominational co-education that is affordable. We are proud that our School offers a safe and caring environment that encourages students to be confident, self-aware, resilient, and inclusive. By instilling a readiness to assist, care for, and respect others, we empower our students to become willing, active, and positive society members. Bacchus Marsh Grammar fosters a culture of individual growth and academic achievement. In this culture, students and staff are respected and valued and are encouraged to realize their absolute best continuously. Our ethos is for personal betterment and that of our society. The following values underpin our holistic approach to education to help our students to reach that goal: a commitment to excellence in all endeavors and a celebration of the achievements of all a love of learning and the nurturing of enthusiasm and passions to develop continuously throughout life a sense of self-discipline and personal responsibility which respects the need for regulation and rules in any community a commitment to the rewards and pleasures of hard work social conscience and responsibility for the welfare of all members of the community a sense of fair play a belief that a fulfilling life is based on the celebration of positives rather than dwelling on the negatives a capacity to be receptive to change a willingness to accept differences and have the courage to express personal views that are different from the norm an ability to make informed decisions about issues which have a spiritual and moral dimension a commitment to providing leadership within the community an appreciation of the value of developing and maintaining traditions in any community. Our Vision is to be a co-educational, Ecumenical day school that provides quality co-education for students from Melbourne's outer western area. We celebrate diversity and place a strong emphasis on the fundamental need to respect and value others and to continuously personally develop. At Bacchus Marsh Grammar, we know that we all have different strengths that need to be developed and weaknesses that can be enhanced. We actively encourage students to be involved in a broad range of curricular and co-curricular activities, so they develop the "whole person." We strongly emphasize "Education for Life" in all that we do to help prepare students for the world beyond School. We foster a sense of openness, community responsibility, social conscience, tolerance, and resilience. Through our programs and pastoral care, we support and promote the principles and practice of Australian democracy. We are committed to supporting the elected government, the role of law and equal rights before the law, freedom of religion, freedom of speech and association, and openness and tolerance values. Seven key objectives have been developed to ensure our School's consistent and consolidated growth over the next five years. These objectives are to: maintain an appropriate, long-term planning framework for the development of our School maintain and develop enrolments and fundraising further enrich the School's programs, including academic, co-curricular, and personal development ensure appropriate Information and Communications Technology capacity to support the School's educational and administrative programs continuously improve and develop our physical facilities and infrastructure continue to adopt and maintain best practice in financial planning and procedures provide a working environment that attracts and maintains the highest quality of staff. Bacchus Marsh Grammar aspires to fulfill the community's desire for Independent co-education that is holistic in its approach, comprehensive, challenging, and enriching. Our School is committed to providing a safe and caring environment which, through its diverse programs, encourages students to be confident, self-aware, resilient, able to contribute to their personal growth, and willing to be active and positive members of society. We encourage a strong sense of service in our students. The knowledge that inclusion and a willingness to assist others are vital in developing a lively character and a healthy society. Our School is proud of its rich culture of achievement, which encourages students and staff to achieve their personal best. Our curriculum at Bacchus Marsh Grammar, and its effective delivery, is designed to provide innovative and exciting learning opportunities through a broad and diverse range of engaging subjects. Specially tailored literacy and numeracy programs at all levels help empower students to develop these essential academic skills further. Our curriculum is delivered in a traditional, calm, and structured environment and promotes effective learning and collaboration between students and teachers. Our teachers are highly qualified and motivated specialists with an enviable breadth and depth of skills and rich experience diversity. They can identify and differentiate their teaching to provide challenging and coordinated programs that suit all students' needs. To further expand their educational horizons, students have the opportunity to participate in national and international competitions. Such experiences help to deepen and challenge their learning and also promote wider recognition of their academic achievements. Bacchus Marsh Grammar is a safe and caring environment that inspires students to be confident, resilient, and independent life-long learners through the breadth of our programs. View full school