Thank you for interest in our school. It is a real privilege to introduce myself as the Principal of Ardeer Primary School. I warmly welcome you and your family to our wonderful school.

We value strong partnerships between home and school and constantly seek to nurture this relationship. We know that this is a fundamental aspect of supporting our ongoing pursuit of delivering the highest educational and wellbeing outcomes for every child, every day. We acknowledge that it does indeed “…take a village to raise a child.”

Ardeer Primary School is a uniquely sized metropolitan school. Our smaller student population allows us to provide a highly personalised learning experience for every student. We teach and provide tailored support to each child at the point of need. All staff know our students well and have a comprehensive understanding of their needs across the school; students always remain central to our daily work.

Ardeer Primary School is an inclusive school where children are safe and learn in a stimulating and collaborative environment. We celebrate the rich diversity of our school community. Ensuring high levels of student voice and agency in our daily practices is a key priority.

Our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Safety help shape our school culture and daily practices.

We have an exceptionally committed staff and pride ourselves on the wonderful school climate we create where all staff and students thrive. We are relentless in our pursuit of teaching excellence, providing ongoing collaborative opportunities that build staff capability and drive continuous school improvement.

We have high expectations of all staff, students and families and maintain a strong focus on learning and excellence. Our core focus is on the teaching of Literacy and Numeracy, while also providing students with a rich and diverse learning experience across a range of curriculum areas including STEM, Physical Education, the Arts and Auslan.

We are committed to high academic standards. Our school motto, ‘Igniting Minds. Inspiring Excellence,’ represents the ambitious and shared aspirations we strive for as a school community.

I look forward to welcoming you and your child to Ardeer Primary School in person and sharing in the important journey of your child’s education.

Yours sincerely,

John Mifsud

Principal