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SCHOOL PROFILE
Vision: Marysville Primary School promotes sustainability,
innovation and building strong communities.

To succeed beyond the compulsory years of schooling, all students need to develop the capacities to:

- manage themselves as individuals and in relation to others
- understand the world in which we live
- act effectively in that world.

Values: Our school enriches our
learning community with the following
values. These are:-

- Respect
- Responsibility
- Community spirit
- Honesty

Context

Marysville Primary School was established in 1870 and is a unique, small school with well-kept grounds, excellent play equipment and shade trees. Our grounds are relatively small, but we make full use of the adjoining shire oval and town park. Marysville is 90 minutes from Melbourne across the magnificent Black Spur. It is located 10 kilometres from the Maroondah Highway, on the Northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, in close proximity to Lake Eildon, Lake Mountain and the Cathedral State Park.

We have a current enrolment of 40 students with three full time teachers and one full time Business Manager. We have visiting on alternate weeks MACC (Art Van) and MARC (Library Van). The school operates with three classrooms, with the 2011 classes being divided into Preps/grade1's, grades 2/3/4's and grades 5/6's together. Our multi grade structure allows students to progress at individual rates with tailored teaching to meet their needs. Small class sizes and individually focused teaching benefits all students.

We have active Jnr School Council that support RSPCA Cup Cake Day, Biggest Morning Tea Cancer Council, Hot Lunch Day for students, Hot Milo Day again for students and a dedicated team who regularly look after our school chooks.

A feature of the school is its openness and the interaction it has with the community. The parents support and are actively involved in a variety of activities including Perceptual Motor Program, Skiing, Reading, Footy 7s, Fundraising and all aspects of the school's life where their expertise can be utilised. Parents, staff, students and the community regularly work together for mutual benefit, with the school's annual Art Exhibition and biannual Fete providing a huge focus.
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in all aspects of the school.