About our school
Elizabeth South Primary School was the first public school established in Elizabeth in 1956.
Our school celebrates a highly multicultural complex local community. Children are at the core of a high-quality, academic learning environment which is caring, safe and supportive of individual children and family needs. At Elizabeth South Primary School, we believe that the diverse cultures, languages, and experiences of our children and their families are sources of strength, inspiration and knowledge.
At Elizabeth South Primary School, trauma informed practice is used as a foundation for everything we do. We are intentional in the designing of environments, experiences and learning, including the selection of staff and professional learning to build and support the development of staff and student mindsets, academics and social wellbeing.
Our vision
At our school, we are committed to fostering a community where our Learning Code serves as a guiding framework for behaviour and beliefs. This code provides a shared language for discussing both positive and negative behaviours, ensuring consistency and clarity across our community. Our Behaviour Education programs are designed to explicitly teach and reinforce desired behaviours and expectations, aligning with the Learning Code.
We employ both proactive and reactive approaches to address classroom and yard behaviour, structured around this code. The Learning Code is prominently displayed in all learning spaces and key areas throughout the school, serving as a constant reminder of our shared values.
Our approach is enriched by the Positive Education PERMA model, which emphasises Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Additionally, we integrate Powerful Learning Dispositions, encouraging resilience, resourcefulness, and reflection in our students. Through these principles, we aim to cultivate a nurturing and empowering educational environment for all.
Our values
The 5 Learning Code Statements.
At Elizabeth South Primary School we:
- Take Pride
- Are Powerful Learners
- Are Respectful
- Are United as a Team
- Are Safe
“The learning experience at Elizabeth South Primary School is fantastic. There’s full support from the teachers, who encourage and challenge my children to always do their best.”
Parent of Elizabeth South Primary School Student