About our school
At Para Vista Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, empowered and a sense of belonging.
We create a community which celebrates diversity and promotes respect, honesty, and courage.
We are committed to building strong relationships and providing consistent, calm learning environments that support the growth and success of all students. By embracing differentiated teaching practices and trauma-informed approaches, we ensure that every learner can thrive and contribute positively to our diverse world.
Established in 1968, Para Vista Primary School is situated on expansive grounds that offer students a wide range of learning opportunities in both indoor and outdoor settings. Our facilities include a large oval with a cricket pitch, a gymnasium, productive edible gardens and chickens, a spacious undercover sandpit, and two well-equipped playground areas. These engaging environments are designed to foster curiosity and promote creativity, allowing each child to learn at their own pace, experiment, pose questions, and solve problems through authentic, meaningful experiences aligned with the curriculum.
Para Vista Primary School caters for children from Preschool to Year 6, with approximately 190 primary students and 40 children in the preschool. To further support our families, we provide an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service and a canteen, both operated by our active Governing Council.
Our dedicated staff prioritise building strong partnerships with families, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting each child’s education. We are committed to celebrating achievements and sharing the responsibility for helping every child reach their full potential. We take pride in our strong community connections and the partnerships we maintain with students and families, ensuring the best possible learning experiences for all.
Our vision
Our goal as a school is to enable young people to develop and acquire the skills to thrive and contribute to the global world.
Our values
- Friendship – being kind, caring and friendly to others.
- Respect – actively listening, using good manners and considering others’ needs.
- Integrity – honesty, trustworthiness and taking responsibility for our actions.
- Support – encouraging and helping others to achieve their best.
- Determination – always trying our best and never giving up.
Our facilities
Hall
Our school hall is a large heritage building with state-of-the-art facilities. These include rooms equipped with portable devices for students to use, including tablets and iPads.
Oval
Our oval is fully fenced and equipped with toilets, a playground, BBQ facilities, soccer goals, football goals, netball court and 2 shelters.
Gymnasium
Inside our gym is a full basketball court, kitchen, toilets and a stage. The gym has heating and cooling so it can be safely used across all seasons.
Playground and gardens
We have 2 nature-based playgrounds that provide a fun outdoor learning environment. Surrounding each playground is a nature garden where students can plant, nurture and learn.
“The learning experience at Para Vista Primary School is fantastic. There’s full support from the teachers, who encourage and challenge my children to always do their best.”
Parent of Para Vista Primary School Student