School Profile
Overview
Welcome to the Milleara Primary School webpage.
The school was opened in 1967 to service the then rapidly expanding areas of Avondale Heights and East Keilor. The school has an enrolment of 130 students and class sizes are kept as small as possible.Specialist lessons are taken in library, physical education, Reading Recovery and computer. Art, Italian, performing arts, thinking skills and science/technology are taught through a rotation program by classroom teachers. A Clubs Program has been introduced to offer a broader curriculum. Clubs have included: Drama, chess, Lego engineering, outdoor games, choir and computer publishing. Keyboard is taught through a user pays program.
Milleara Primary School has an enthusiastic staff with a blend of experience and youth. The school aims through co-operation and a supportive caring environment to provide an education which is enjoyable, balanced and values each child as an individual. A balanced curriculum is designed to equip all students with skills and understanding to reach their potential and participate effectively in society.
There is a group of very active parents who work tirelessly to assist the school in a range of activities. The school has a supportive school council. The school provides opportunities for students to participate in a range of curriculum based competitions and is an active participant in a range of sporting and cultural activities.
Milleara Primary School has a very well stocked and furnished library, an art room, computer room, LOTE room, a large multi-purpose room, upgraded toilet facilities, a Middle Years Learning Centre, and sufficient rooms for all classes.
The school has huge asphalted playground space, two adventure playgrounds and a large oval.
The school has an excellent heating system and all classrooms have had air conditioning installed in recent years courtesy of the School Council and Parents Club.
Milleara Primary School provides a positive and happy learning environment for the children in its community.
