Our School

Ashwini Sharma

At Warringa Park School, we aim to develop our young learners to be independent through working together, respect and learning. We are a collaborative learning community that values agency, ability and individuality of each member. By putting our students in the centre of everything we do, our amazing staff support students to access learning and its application to various settings. The strong belief amongst teaching staff that all students in our school can learn and want to learn ensures excellent education for every student.

By working together, they can make a difference to students’ learning achievements. The school provides a balanced and personalised curriculum where improved learning outcomes in English, Mathematics, Science and Technology are seen as integral to the achievement of successful post-school options. Through inquiry, play and/or project-based learning, students explore the world they live in while experiencing success and acceptance in our community. Students also have access to a range of specialist subjects including Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Science, Music, STEAM and Digital Technology.

A high level of student engagement and improved student learning is also being achieved through a one-to-one iPad program. The school is an Apple Distinguished School.

As well as pursuing academic excellence, student health and wellbeing are strongly promoted across all campuses. The school provides a stimulating, safe, challenging and flexible learning environment where student achievement is acknowledged and celebrated. The facilities and centres of learning are spacious, bright and well-resourced to meet the needs of the 21st century learner. In 2018 it was recognised in the Victorian Excellence Awards for Outstanding Inclusive Education and in 2023, the school was a finalist for the same award. In 2022, Kimberly Zammit won the outstanding Secondary teacher award for the reform of the Secondary Years program at the school.

The home-school partnership is highly valued, and we welcome parent involvement in our school to ensure that our students have access to all the supports they require in their learning and wellbeing.

Please feel free to contact the Principal Class Team – Kelly Botha, Tim Hilton, Kim Zammit, Danielle Heckmann, Lindsey Delooze, Caitriona Toland, Alex Stewart or myself at any time on 03 9749 5774.

Ashwini Sharma,
Principal

The School Council plays an important and valued role in the development of Warringa Park School. It has elected representation from both the staff and from the parent community and is responsible for the financial, policy and strategic direction of the school. The School Council works in partnership with the school to deliver improved learning outcomes for our students and to support the staff to achieve this. It meets eight times a year to specifically address the following:

• Establishing the broad direction and vision of the school within the school’s community
• Participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
• Approving the annual budget and monitoring expenditure
• Developing, reviewing and updating school policies
• Raising funds for school-related purposes
• Maintaining the school’s grounds and facilities
• Entering into contracts (such as for cleaning or construction work)
• Reporting annually to the school community and to the DET
• Creating interest in the school in the wider community
• Listening to the views of the community