Oberon's Vision Statement
The nature of our school is to promote:
- A sharing and cohesive community
- A sense of ownership through open communication by all members of the school community
- A true sense of self worth for all
- Tolerance and respect for others and their contributions
- Reflective practices
Principal: Andrew Augerinos
Our school is a very harmonious place, where the total development of the child is the focus. We feel that the social and emotional development of the children enhances their development in key curriculum areas. We aim to assist all children to become worthwhile, productive citizens.
English and Mathematics constitute the core of our curriculum program, as they are the building blocks on which other curriculum studies are built. All children will progress at different speeds, but the important thing is that they all reach a stage where they have done their very best. Stimulating programs in areas such as The Arts, Health and Phys Ed, Studies of Society, Science/Technology and French enrich the daily lives of all pupils.
Parents play a significant role in their child's development. The responsibility doesn't pass on to the school when the children enter Prep class. At this point, the school joins the parents in jointly continuing the development that has occurred in the first five years of life. We are all life long learners. In a blink of an eye, children will have reached adulthood and will be ready to continue the next phase of their long journey of skill enhancement and personal development.
Every day is a challenge to us all (children, parents, and staff). By continuing to work together and provide mutual support, we can achieve the goal of every child doing the very best they can do."
Andrew Augerinos
What Oberon offers your child
Outstanding Facilities
- Seven fully equipped classrooms
- A modern art/craft room with a pottery kiln
- A spacious and well stocked central library
- A large multi-purpose hall/gymnasium
- A fully equipped first aid room
- Excellent facilities for children with disabilities
Spacious, well-maintained grounds
The school community is justifiably proud of the outstanding playground facilities:
- Attractive gardens
- Extensive all weather paved areas
- Spacious grassed areas, including two ovals
- Plenty of shaded, passive recreation space
- Safe and challenging outdoor play equipment
- A fun and fitness track
- Basketball and netball courts
A Sound, Challenging Curriculum
Our educational programs cater for the individual needs of the child and provide a broad based, comprehensive curriculum. We are concerned with the development of all the attitudes, skills and knowledge which children need to cope efficiently with the demands of living in our complex and changing society.
Whilst the acquisition of basic skills and facts are vitally important. We also focus on the development of independent learning skills, problem solving, decision making, co-operative work habits and research skills.
At Oberon, we provide programs which ensure children have an opportunity to:
- Develop the self esteem and confidence which will enable them to strive for individual excellence
- Acquire the basic educational skills in Language and Mathematics
- Develop appropriate social skills and desirable attitudes towards others
- Take pride in personal appearance and performance
- Equip themselves with appropriate strategies to explore, inquire, make decisions and succeed
- Develop an awareness of, and concern for, the world in which we live
- Participate in a range of recreational activities which promote healthy physical development along with positive use of leisure time
- Study a second language through a LOTE French program - the program aims to develop positive attitudes to other languages and broaden understanding of different cultures
Excellent Teaching Resources
The school is continually reviewing and upgrading the teaching resources available for educational programs. As a result, we possess an extensive range of outstanding materials which include:
- In excess of 40 networked computers and appropriate educational software available in all classrooms (this includes CD-Rom technology and access to the Internet)
- PlentifulMathematical resources.
- Outstanding reading resources housed in the central library, a reading resource room and individual class libraries
- Modern audio visual equipment
- Lego Technic material and recently acquired Lego Technic Mini-sets (for technology studies)
- A range of musical instruments
A Caring Environment
We value and foster a caring and supportive learning environment by providing:
- A highly successful "Buddy System" involving the paring up of children in Years Prep and 1 with Children in Years 5 & 6
- The encouragement of positive, co-operative interaction between all children
- An approach to behaviour reinforcement which develops self esteem and self worth
- Tolerance and understanding of individual differences
- Assistance in responsible decision making
- An expectation of high standards of behaviour
- An expectation of respect for person, property, and environment
Special Programs
Perceptual Motor Program - An outstandingly successful program that aims to develop physical skills, concept understanding, body awareness, self confidence, concentration and co-ordination through a carefully planned and graded series of movement experiences (a natural flow-on to the pre-school Gymbaroo program).
Camps and Excursions - An range of school camp with regular excursions related to specific studies being undertaken in classes
Bike Education - Senior students participate in an intensive two week program each year
Instrumental Music Tuition - The opportunity is provided for students to receive professional tuition from highly qualified instructors during school hours. Tuition is currently available in piano, flute, clarinet, and electronic keyboard
Intensive Swimming Program - All children are encouraged to participate in a two week intensive swimming program each year at the Leisurelink indoor pool
Facet Physical Education - To ensure a balanced program, children are involved in regular block sessions that cover various aspects of the physical education program
A Strong Community Partnership
We are very proud of the strong community bond which exists at Oberon. Parents and community members are encouraged to contribute to the educational program being offered.
Community participation includes:
- Excursions and camps
- Swimming and other sport activities
- Perceptual motor program
- Canteen
- Working Bees
- Social Activities
- Parent Club
- Special Events (Poppykettle, Music Festival, parades)
- Mothers'/Fathers' Day gift making
- Major Projects
- Library Support
- Active Tuesday Morning Playgroup
- Policy and curriculum development
Contact Details
OBERON PRIMARY SCHOOL
28 Dorothy Ave
BELMONT
SCHOOL EMAIL: oberon.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Principal: Andrew Augerinos