Mandama meets student needs, cares for wellbeing

MANDAMA Primary School in Grovedale strives to assure students that the school community cares for their wellbeing and that their needs are being met.

The school has a strong learning community that values the opportunity for all young people to flourish within their innovative and caring environment.

Mandama also has a strong commitment to literacy and numeracy excellence.

“Our highly professional teachers and support staff who work in collaborative professional learning communities, provide a stimulating and challenging environment and implement our varied, engaging teaching and learning program,” Mandama Primary School principal Marina Keegan.

“Our rich educational program provides a wide range of opportunities and experiences and is complemented by specialist programs in PE, visual arts, performing art/music and Italian.

“Our outstanding Year 6 leadership program, 1:1 iPad program in Year 4, junior and senior choir, Year 2 to 6 camping program and swimming program encourages strong participation and connectedness to our school.

“Our modern well-resourced facilities and attractive play spaces stimulate curiosity, ingenuity and inquiry in order to foster a spirit of discovery and enjoyment of learning.”

Mandama Primary School values respect, responsibility, kindness, honesty and pride. These are implemented through a range of programs including positive behaviours, respectful relationships, buddy program, e-smart, passive playroom, kids hope, recess and lunch clubs and a welfare officer.

“We are proud of our strong family partnerships and encourage involvement from parents and community members in our programs,” Ms Keegan said.

To find out more about Mandama Primary School, phone 5243 0820 or visit mandama.vic.edu.au.