Department of Education - Victoria

Horsham West and Haven Primary School's mission is to maintain a community of learners who are happy and confident in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.

Vision Statement

Horsham West and Haven Primary School's vision is to empower all students to achieve their personal best.

Values and Behaviours

Respect

We are an inclusive and welcoming community

We take pride in ourselves and our environment

We engage in positive and professional conversations

We acknowledge and hear all voices in a friendly manner

Creativity

We learn from each other

We are open to new learning

We have fun and enjoy being challenged

We problem solve and overcome challenges

Passion

We are engaged and determined team members

We strive for improvement

We inspire others to excel

We create a rewarding and exciting environment

Positivity

We encourage others and celebrate successes

We are an inclusive place for everyone

We look for the positive in situations

We support each other

The school values are the cornerstone of our expectations for our school community.
http://horshamwps.vic.edu.au

Horsham West and Haven Primary School is a dual campus primary school with a combined enrolment of approximately 650 students. The two campuses are 7.5km apart, situated in developing residential areas and enjoy a healthy level of community support and involvement as evidenced by active Parents' Clubs which operate at both campuses.

The Horsham West campus is located on the western fringe of Horsham and is a large primary school with 540 students. The campus has specialist facilities which include a gymnasium, performing arts room, art room, STEAM room and a well-resourced library. 

Our Haven campus is located in a rural setting on the southern outskirts of Horsham. The Prep to Year 6 curriculum provided at the Haven campus is well supported by weekly art, German, STEAM and physical education classes. The campus has adjoining community sports facilities that extend the recreational activities available to students.

Each year, the school musical production showcases the talents of our students. There is a focus on information technology with the introduction of iPads throughout the school.

Horsham West and Haven Primary School are implementing Explicit Direct Instructional practices across the school, with a focus on using research and evidence to embed Structured Literacy. The school has invested heavily in the professional development of staff, ensuring that students who attend Horsham West and Haven Primary School receive evidence-based instruction daily.

Our teachers are dedicated, hardworking and, importantly, caring professionals who go out of their way to ensure all children receive the highest quality educational experience we can offer. Our support staff team, which includes our office administration staff, education support liaison, welfare officer and integration aides provide invaluable support to students and teachers across our school. 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.