Our School

From the Principal

Baxter Primary is a vibrant, community-based school established in 1890 and situated 3km from the township of Baxter. Currently we consist of 7 multi-age classes and 2 straight Foundation classes with a total enrolment of 180 students. The school is proud of its long history and service to the community.

Baxter Primary School has beautiful surroundings with large spacious outdoor areas. These include two grassed sports fields, senior and junior playgrounds, a basketball court, vegetable garden, sensory garden and a multi-functional outdoor space. These areas encourage learning through play and promote high levels of movement and exercise for good physical and mental wellbeing. We also completed a $2.5 million redevelopment of our Junior School in 2020.

Baxter Primary School is a caring community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become successful citizens. Parents are encouraged to play a significant role in the guidance of their children’s education, together with our experienced, caring and nurturing staff.

Working collaboratively we aim to build a community of responsible and resilient learners who strive to achieve academically, creatively and socially. We value being kind, respectful, inclusive and encouraging of others.

At Baxter Primary we are deeply committed to teaching and learning.  We offer a structured Literacy program that promotes skill development in reading and viewing, writing, speaking and listening in a supportive and stimulating environment. Planning is based on the Victorian Curriculum and is supported by best practices around literacy acquisition.  We use explicit teaching across all year levels. At Baxter Primary our two-hour daily literacy blocks are non-interrupted learning time for children in Foundation to Year 6. Our staff are developing their professional knowledge of the Science of Learning, which is now guiding the pedagogy in our classrooms.

Baxter Primary School has an open-door policy where parents, students and staff are encouraged to build respectful relationships with each other. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for all students from Foundation to Year 6 in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy, Technology, Science, Humanities, The Arts, Health and Physical Education.

Our teachers plan in teams, focusing on a low variance and guaranteed curriculum for all students. We use student data to personalise learning in our quest to improve student learning outcomes. We operate as a Professional Learning Community (PLC).

Our school utilises the services of a part-time Chaplain to support our students and their families. Our Respectful Relationships Program and Buddy Program enhance our children’s sense of wellbeing and belonging.

Other enrichment programs and extracurricular activities include instrumental music, environmental activities, lunchtime clubs and a wide range of sporting activities. We also offer our students a weekly Breakfast Club.

A Before and After School Care facility is available Monday to Friday and includes a school holiday program.

For a personal tour with me or for further information please don’t hesitate to contact the school on 5971 1391 or via email at baxter.ps@education.vic.gov.au.

Principal
Nick Schneider

School Hours

9:00am | Commencement

10:00am | Fruit snack

11:00am – 11:30am | Morning recess

1:20pm – 1:30pm | Lunch eaten in class

1:30pm – 2:15pm | Lunch break

3:15pm | Dismissal

Bus Times