About Yarra Primary School

Yarra Primary School (YPS) is a co-educational State Primary School proud to be recognised as an integral part of a continually changing community. We are dedicated to the education and care of our students so that each grows to become:

• a lifelong learner
• competent
• respectful of others and themselves
• a responsible global citizen.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Since its inception at Yarra Primary in 2007, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program has become a feature of the school – with a focus on eco-sustainability – creating social, physical, moral and intellectual development. The engaging curriculum has the children actively growing organic food that is then harvested, cooked in our kitchens, and enjoyed by the children

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G.A.T.E.WAYS – Gifted and Talented Education 

2011 ~ THE G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge Presentations

Zone Runners-up:  Grade 3-4 Team ~ Finn, Flynn, Gabe & Peter 
Zone Winners:  Grade 5-6 Team ~ Joseph, Sol, Harry & Spencer 

2010 ~ THE G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge Presentations

Zone Winners:  Grade 6 Girls ~ Phoebe, Olivia, Elizabeth & Isabella 
Zone Winners:  Grade 4 Boys ~ Joseph, Sol, Harry & Spencer 

2010 ~ RICHMOND DISTRICT SPORTS 

Winners:  Yarra Primary Senior Students

Our Purpose

"To provide a quality education which prepares our children for the future and creates a love of learning. Our school encourages friendship, respect and community."

Download YPS 2013 Calendar (PDF)

Upcoming Events

Open Day & School Tours: Open Day ~ Wednesday 22nd May. Inviting you to view our wonderful school and see the programs we offer first hand. Discover why your child will love Yarra Primary here.

Call or email us if you wish to enrol your child for 2014 and beyond.

Premiers' Reading Challenge:
Each year we encouraged our children to participate in the Reading Challenge. The 2013 Reading Challenge is now on. Login here!

The Age ~ Proof of benefits of reading to children

Community Consultation:
YPS is currently undergoing a review as part of its accountability process. Along with the students and teachers, parents are encouraged to have input into the future direction of the school. Read more about this here!

Help raise money for our school by clicking on the Hocking Stuart logo!

Help raise money for our school:
•  Joining and buying sporting goods through Amart's Community Kickbacks program. More about Team Amart

• By ordering personalised labels through that's mine website. More about that's mine!

• By buying books, music and movies through Fishpond! More about Fishpond.