Queen of Peace Primary School, Altona Meadows VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
500
Established: 1982
Principal: Mr Rod Sims
Address: 62 Everingham Road, Altona Meadows 3028
Key Information
Staff
41 Teaching
18 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
AUSLAN
About our school
Queen of Peace Primary School is a diverse community with members coming from a wide variety of cultural groups. That diversity is celebrated and encouraged.
The community is united in its shared Catholic values and experiences. Queen of Peace Primary School is part of the Holy Trinity Parish of Laverton, Altona Meadows and Point Cook and is one of five schools within the Parish. The school’s connections with the Parish are deep and help sustain and support our Catholic identity.
Queen of Peace Primary School has approximately 500 students with three classes at each level – Foundation to Year 6. The staff at Queen of Peace Primary School are highly professional and knowledgeable about teaching, learning and in supporting all students to achieve high outcomes in learning. They care about the students in our school and model the Gospel values in their interactions with the students, parents and colleagues.
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
Queen of Peace Primary School is situated on the traditional lands of the Yalukit-willam of the Bunurong people, a part of the Greater Kulin Nation. For thousands of years, the Yalukit-willam cared for the land, the waters and the skies. Their elders taught their young the stories of the dreaming, danced in celebration and sung with joy. It is this tradition that we hope to carry on at Queen of Peace as we acknowledge the past, live well in the present and plan, with hope, for the future.
Queen of Peace Primary School is a place that aims for excellence – in its learning, in its relationships, in its faith and in its behaviour. The staff of Queen of Peace are committed and compassionate professionals who have, as their moral purpose, the full flourishing of all learners. The community of Queen of Peace is committed to a school that is inclusive, faith filled and strives for excellence in learning and teaching. The students of Queen of Peace are young people who are respectful, responsible, safe and, above all, kind. The parish of Holy Trinity is a community that cares about the education of the children of Altona Meadows.
At Queen of Peace we strive to live out our values of respect, responsibility, safety and kindness. We do this through having:
A welcoming, friendly atmosphere
A Gospel based approach to all that we do
Learning Communities based around a personalised learning environment
A caring and happy school, where all children are treated with respect
The chance for children to perform to the best of their ability
Queen of Peace is one of five Catholic Primary Schools in the Holy Trinity Parish. These schools form the Holy Trinity Catholic Education Community (HTCEC). The other Primary schools in the Parish are: St Martin de Porres (Laverton), Lumen Christi (Point Cook), Stella Maris (Point Cook West) and St Mary of the Cross (Point Cook South). As HTCEC, we share resources and educational opportunities which enhance the overall educational experience for children and staff in our schools.
As a Catholic school, our focus is on the faith development of our children and ensuring our Catholic faith and the Gospel values are integrated into the curriculum and teaching of all learning areas. At Queen of Peace we implement a Faith Life Inquiry Approach which brings together the learning we do of our religion and faith with the learning we do of the world. We believe that children learn best when education in faith and life are connected to all learning.
We recognise that parents are the child’s first teacher and it is our aim to work in partnership with parents in the continuing education of the children. Together we can make a huge difference if we are on the same page. There will be many opportunities for us to work in these partnerships and strengthen the bonds of communication as well as involving you in the various learning experiences that will happen here at school.
As a school community, we look forward to joining with you in the educational journey of your child. We value your input and look forward to an open and honest dialogue over the years ahead.
We hope you enjoy your time at Queen of Peace Primary School and feel part of the community.
Rod Sims – Principal
Quick Facts
- Queen of Peace Primary School values learning.
- With an emphasis on evidence-based and research-informed instruction in English and mathematics, Queen of Peace Primary School aims to meet the educational needs of all students. Queen of Peace Primary School is committed to supporting all students in their learning – whether that be additional support to consolidate core learnings in English and mathematics or to provide opportunities to challenge and extend those who are ready to be extended.
- Whilst building a solid foundation in English and mathematics is vital, students experience a rich curriculum that includes STEM, physical education, the visual and performing arts, AUSLAN, social and emotional learning, science, history, geography and civics and citizenship.
- Our Religious Education program is delivered in a way that promotes a Catholic understanding and view of the world. Levels regularly have the opportunity to come together in prayer at liturgies and prayer services. Our School Choir is a highly valued and talented part of our school.
- Queen of Peace Primary School provides numerous opportunities for children to participate in activities outside the classroom. Our camping program encompasses a full day experience for year 3 and overnight camps for years 4 to 6. Students from years 3 to 6 have opportunities to participate in numerous sporting activities throughout their time at Queen of Peace Primary School.
- Queen of Peace Primary School faithfully serves the community of Altona Meadows.
