Our School
Our School
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A warm welcome
A warm welcome to Donnybrook Primary School to you and your family. Enrolling your child at Donnybrook shows a commitment to an outstanding education for your child and to helping build a strong sense of connection and belonging in the Donnybrook community.
At Donnybrook we are building something special together. Our first students began in February 2023 and in 2024 we have 14 classes and 267 students, with strong enrolments growth expected over the coming years.
Our school values underpin everything we do, Courage, Compassion, Ambition and Integrity.
At Donnybrook Primary School, we create an environment that is built on high expectations for all, with a strong emphasis on learning growth. We use the most effective teaching methods which align with evidence-based practices in our classrooms. Our teachers provide a language- and knowledge-rich curriculum. In our school we are proud of our community, which values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. A high emphasis is placed on the development of social-emotional learning of every child.
- 318 Students
Donnybrook Primary School has state of the art facilities and a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking professionals. We are purposeful in selecting outstanding teachers and support staff. Our school values a strong partnership with our families and the local community. We provide opportunities for parent involvement. Each student enjoys the caring and supportive environment in which they learn every day.
I am passionate about education and care about building genuine relationships with students, parents and carers, staff members and the wider community. As Principal I am available to assist both you and your child in any way I can. I am honoured to be the inaugural Principal of our amazing school and I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Donnybrook community.
Please call or email at the links below with any questions about enrolling your child at our school.
Dave Williams, Principal
Vision
At Donnybrook Primary School our vision is to be a school where all students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We inspire, challenge, and support every student to discover who they are, who they want to be and how to get there.
Mission
Donnybrook Primary School is an inclusive, safe and caring community which strives for excellence in education. We know that every child can learn, and that learning is for all of us. We aim to develop learners who are knowledgeable, caring, curious and creative who embrace others as equals, think critically, demonstrate integrity and act ethically.
Objective
Donnybrook Primary School’s overarching objectives are to deliver outstanding student learning outcomes and growth in literacy and numeracy and enable student agency and wellbeing.
These objectives are considered as part of the 4 yearly strategic planning process and reflected in the goals listed in our School Strategic Plan (SSP). We also develop an Annual Implementation Plan to operationalise the goals and key improvement strategies contained in our SSP.
Our Values
The values of Donnybrook Primary School are at the core of our school, declaring both who we are and who we aspire to be. Our values establish behaviour expectations for everyone, and they support our students to develop positive learning and social behaviours that will help them achieve success through their schooling and throughout their lives.
Be Courageous
- Stand up for what’s right – advocate for yourself and others.
- Show grit – keep trying when things get tough, bounce back when you face obstacles.
- Be humble – be proud of who you are, understand your strengths and challenges. See every other person as your equal.
Words we use to describe people who show this value: brave, confident, principled, persistent, tenacious, conscientious, considerate, down-to-earth, gritty, resilient, humble, modest, unassuming
Have integrity
- Take responsibility for your actions.
- Respect yourself and others around you.
- Be reliable and trustworthy.
- Strive for justice – treat people fairly, help everyone have an equal right to learn; because everyone is entitled to learn and to be safe and happy at Donnybrook Primary School.
Be Compassionate
- Act with empathy, put others first, show that you truly care about other people.
- Build great relationships and strong friendships because everyone belongs at Donnybrook Primary School.
- Work in partnership – students, teachers, families, and community – because when we listen to one another and work together, everyone benefits.
- Connect and contribute to our community, because Donnybrook Primary School is the heart of this community and this community is at the heart of Donnybrook Primary School.
Words we use to describe people who show this value: kind, selfless, caring, role-model, problem-solver, compromiser, considerate, inclusive, friendly, unifier, connected, generous.
Be ambitious
- Be energised and motivated to learn and try new things.
- Push yourself, stretch, be ambitious to learn, grow and achieve.
- Give serious, sustained effort, strive to be your best.
Our Staff
Our Staff
Dave Williams
Principal
Tyla Cuthbertson
Foundation B
Monique Herbert
1/2B
Susan Govett
3/4A
Nicole Rickard
3/4D
Dine Metoski
Visual & Performing Arts
Nicole Davis
Teacher
Willow Meath
Education Support
Nathan McNicol
Education Support
Val Zenel
Assistant Principal
Sara Stojoska
Foundation C
Ashley Triffett
1/2C – Learning Specialist
Jackie Webster
3/4B
Jamie Saddinton
5/6A
Helen Giller
French
Ellie Langlands
Adminstration/Receptionist
Divya Komma
Education Support
Loreta Di Miele
Education Support
Tracey Jones
Business Manager
Catelyn McPherson
Foundation D
Zahra Al boarab
1/2D
Linda Varker
3/4C – Leading Teacher
Mia Guest
5/6B
Shelby White
Performing Arts
Huma Adnan
Education Support/First Aid
Christine Morton
Education Support
Morgan Fitzsimmons
Education Support
Andrea Kirkham
Foundation A
Kirsty Wheeler
1/2A
Emily Southward
1/2E
Erin Fazekas
3/4C
Elizabeth Blazevska
Physical Education/Science
Emily Dall'OSTO
Tutor Learning
Keith McDougall
IT
Bernadette Pugh
Education Support
Policies and Reports
Hours
8:35 am | Gates Open (students supervised in the yard) |
8:42 am | Music plays. Students line up outside their learning building. |
8:45 am | Students are all in class. Learning commences. Session One. |
9:45 am | Session Two |
10:45 am | Morning Recess |
11:15 am | Session Three |
12:15 pm | Session Four |
1:15 pm | Lunch eating time (supervised in the classroom) |
1:30 pm | Lunch break |
2:15 pm | Session Five |
3:15 pm | Students dismissed. End of the school day. |
Term Dates 2024
Term | Dates |
One | Wednesday January 31 – Thursday March 28 |
Two | Monday April 15 – Friday June 28 |
Three | Tuesday July 16 – Friday September 20 |
Four | Monday October 7 – Friday December 20 |