ADVERTORIAL by Elle Cecil
Since 1876, Harkaway Primary School has been giving children the chance to become experts at learning.
With a focus on ‘learning the learner,’ staff and teachers at the school work hard to find out exactly what each child knows, understands and is ready to learn next.
Specially designed learning experiences teach students how best to absorb and comprehend the information and lessons they receive, with curiosity a strong value in children’s learning at Harkaway Primary School. As a result, students can be found racing robots, swimming with seals and even lecturing learners at university!
Programs at the school include student-centered design, explicit literacy instruction, orthography, mathematics and numeracy focus, global-mindedness, STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), environmental focus, student leadership training and interschool sports.
The three R’s at Harkaway Primary School are relationship, relevance and rigour, pertaining to the high interest shown by students and the high expectations held by teachers.
“It’s a place where it’s okay to make mistakes,” says student Toby.
“There’s room to play,” adds young Judd.
“It’s a place where you make friends,” Arlo says.
Harkaway Primary School is located at 65 King Road, Harkaway.
For more information, visit harkawayps.vic.edu.au or phone (03) 9707 1475.
