Yarra Primary is a Strengths-Based School

What is your child naturally good at? Maths? Writing? Sports? Caring for their friends? We all have talents that help us stand out and succeed. So, doesn't it make sense for schools to recognise and utilise students' talents rather than overly focussing on their deficits? 

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NewBuild

Construction is under way on our modernisation project to give students better learning opportunities by upgrading classrooms.

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Welcome to Term 4 2024

The sun is winking at us from behind the winter clouds and there is a distinct aroma of jasmine in the air- Spring has sprung! Welcome back to 'Yarra' as we commence the final term of the 2024 academic year.

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Yarra Primary School is an Influence School

Yarra Primary has been recognised as an Influence School by the Department of Education.

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Visible Wellbeing at Yarra P.S

The goals of Visible Wellbeing are to support students and staff to see, hear and feel wellbeing. Developing on from this, students and staff are provided with lessons and practices to build and strengthen their own and others' wellbeing.

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Teaching Excellence Program

Yarra Primary School teachers Yasmin, Rachel and Harriet participated in the Teacher Excellence Program in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, we are so proud that Eve has been successful in achieving a place in this program for high-performing teachers. 

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2025 School Dates

Term 1: Tuesday 28th January* to Friday 4th April
Term 2: Tuesday 22nd April to Friday 4th July
Term 3: Monday 21st July to Friday 19th September
Term 4: Monday 6th October to Friday 19th December

*Teachers return to school, students will start on Wednesday 29th January.

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Visible Wellbeing

Yarra Primary School is a Visible Wellbeing School. Designed by Professor Lea Waters, Visible Wellbeing combines the science of wellbeing with science of learning.

CRICOS

Yarra Primary School is accredited under the Department of Education’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K). For more information, see: www.study.vic.gov.au

Acknowledgement

Yarra Primary School acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pays respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.

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