Welcome to Kyneton Primary School      

PURPOSE

Kyneton Primary School community nurtures a caring, safe and happy environment which promotes self-discipline and responsibility, mutual respect and tolerance, self-esteem and genuine pride.  Students are guided towards maximising their personal growth and academic excellence so that they become positive contributors to the world.

SCHOOL CONTEXT

Kyneton Primary School, a medium sized school of approximately 280 students, is situated in the town of Kyneton 90 kilometres north west of Melbourne. Established in 1856, the school is an integral part of the town which is predicted to grow from 5000 to 10000 people within the next ten years. The school is on a site adjacent to the main street and comprises the original bluestone buildings and the newer buildings completed in 1986.  Classrooms and specialist areas are housed within the modern two storey building.  The well maintained grounds offer garden areas, a playing field, sports courts and play equipment

The school has a vibrant learning communty and dedicated teachers who are dynamic learners themselves.

The school strives for an “open door” policy where school community voice can be recognised and appreciated. Kyneton Primary School is a family friendly school with an emphasis on a three way learning environment where teachers, parents and students all work together to support learning.

The School Council and community are comitted to improving the school and supporting a culture of warm cooperation and respect that embraces all members of the school and wider community.