The school's Student Family Occupation Education Index (SFOE) is 0.1646, with 11% of students from EAL (English as an Additional Language) background. These indicators are used by the Department of Education to differentiate the allocation of resources to school budgets based on the correlation between student SFOE and predicted student outcomes and place the school with a solid measure of school advantage.

The school is organised into 29 grades operating in grade level teaching teams. The school's curriculum is based on the outcomes required of the Victorian Curriculum and is both broad and comprehensive. A strong emphasis is placed on the teaching of literacy and numeracy, with whole school programming and coordination a key to the strength of these curriculum areas. The school has maintained a full complement of specialist programs in; The Arts, Physical Education and Sport, Languages (Italian) and STEM. The school also has a range of programs to support students in their learning. An enrichment program, The Pegasus Program, is offered to highly capable and talented students along with access to VHAP (Victoria High Ability Program).

Apollo Parkways is renowned for the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Our staff and students have access to and use of Apple iPads, MacBook Air laptops, Apple TVs and short throw interactive projectors. Google Classroom provides access for our teachers to collaborate on planning documentation and also allows for student access to a range of cohort resources.

Our school's achievements in a wide range of educational pursuits are widely acknowledged.



On sporting fields our students excel in the competition of the Diamond Valley Primary School Sports Association where premierships are won each year in a wide range of sports. Individually our students have attained personal success with numerous gaining selection in Victorian representative teams.

The biennial Grade 5 and 6 Wakakirri performance is a highlight of The Arts program. Students enjoy the opportunity to choose to participate as an extracurricular activity. Apollo Parkways Primary School has achieved high praise and recognition from the Wakakirri organisers. Our most recent school performance has also showcased student talents as actors and choreographers; further broadening the opportunities afforded our students.

Our teaching staff is of the highest calibre where Qualified Learning is part of the positive learning culture of the school. We regularly host visits from other schools where our quality programs and various initiatives are shared.

Our school is part of a supportive and engaged community where we provide opportunities for our families to come together and celebrate the many achievements of our students.

School Vision:

Apollo Parkways Primary School staff are enthusiastic, hardworking, and always aiming for success for our students. We strive to develop articulate, socially responsible, and resilient students who are always working towards their full potential.



Our staff are committed to the moral purpose of giving students a comprehensive education enabling all students to become literate, numerate and curious learners who have the capacity to contribute to society now and in the future as global citizens.

Apollo Parkways Primary School values are:

Kindness

Respect

The Apollo Parkways Primary School community has worked together to develop these shared values and understandings with regards to teaching and learning:

Students come from different backgrounds, learn at different rates, and have different learning styles.

The development of the individual's self-esteem and confidence is central to student learning.

Learning is best fostered in a supportive and challenging environment, which promotes enjoyment and success for every student.

Regular feedback and an opportunity to reflect about learning improves performance.

Transferring skills and making connections to real life situations greatly assists overall learning.

Therefore, learning should:

build on existing learning

promote individual success in learning

encourage students to think, collaborate and problem solve

foster a desire and enthusiasm for lifelong learning

assist students to improve their own learning

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.

SC2Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth

SC3Dem

📌 Learning Specialist Teaching and Learning 2027-2029 (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne