Department of Education Victoria – Lancefield VIC

11d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Lancefield Primary School, established in 1858, is situated in the semi‑rural township of Lancefield one hour north of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges. Residential areas are developed alongside a rural farming existence. Our current enrolment is 184 students. We have very supportive and engaged parents, families and community groups who all contribute to the wellbeing of our school by assisting with classroom programs, whole school activities and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

Wellbeing, Inclusion and Mental Health

We are a School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPBS) School with a strong focus on the implementation of PCMS, working with a coach throughout 2026. The implementation and explicit teaching of the Berry Street Education Model, The Resilience Project, Kimochis and Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships programs provides our students, staff and families with strong social/emotional wellbeing and mental health support and strategies. We are an inclusive school and make reasonable adjustments to ensure all students are supported in reaching their full potential. We are implementing the Disability Inclusion (DIP) program and the Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) initiatives.

Opportunities for students

Building student leadership capabilities, skills and creating opportunities is encouraged and promoted through our Year 6 Student Team and years 3 to 6 peer selected student council team. All students are supported with their learning through our digital technologies and ICT program. We have strong community links with positive relationships with the Men¿s Shed,



Lancefield Child Centre, Romsey/Lancefield RSL and local businesses. Our year 5 students enthusiastically attend sessions with our next door neighbours, Lancefield Child Centre to build relationships with their future buddies.

Teaching and Learning:

Teaching teams focus on implementing and embedding The Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0), collaborating to triangulate data to inform teaching and consistent reporting processes. Professional Learning opportunities support teachers to build their capacity in the implementation and monitoring of VTLM 2.0, agreed assessment tools, mental health and wellbeing, building capacity in delivery of maths and literacy daily reviews; reading block implementation; spelling program and more. Teachers work hard to weave first nations curriculum throughout planning and learning experiences for our students. Out teachers plan and work together to ensure consistency of practice and approaches across the school. We set high expectations for our students and ourselves, supporting individual needs and maintaining strong regular parent communication.

Specialists and Library:

Our specialist classes in 2026 are Visual Arts, STEM and Physical Education. Auslan lessons are taught by classroom teachers with Auslan skills being woven into everyday interactions at school.



Our exciting library collection is well loved by students who can access information about our collection through the online Oliver system at home or at school. Students can provide book reviews and suggest books to be purchased. Many families make donations to our library through our LPS Library Fund.

Extra-curricular

Extra-curricular activities include excursions, incursions, camps and participation in district sporting events such as athletics carnival, summer and winter sports carnival and the district cross country held at Hanging Rock Reserve. We are proudly part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden (SAKG) Program which provides a range of academic, social/emotional advantages to all of our students. All classes participate in cooking and gardening sessions throughout the year. Our Wil‑e‑mee Moor‑ing centre incorporates a four station SAKG kitchen area and open learning area. Parents and carers play an integral role in our SAKG program. Our vegetable garden beds are tended to by students, parents and staff participating in the SAKG program.

Our classrooms and learning spaces

Our classrooms are all situated in the one building with a welcoming and inclusive class atrium area for small group activities, for individual students to work quietly read and share our library resources. We have a dedicated Visual Arts room and multipurpose hall used for Physical Education sessions, whole school events and school assemblies. This space is also utilised by Schools OUT ¿ Before and After School Care program.

Outdoor spaces

At LPS we have beautiful grounds looking out over Mount William

📌 Classroom Teacher (Lancefield)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Lancefield