Location Profile School Profile Kingswood Primary School is located in an attractive, quiet residential area of Dingley Village. We have 590 students (25 classes). The school's educational philosophy is based around the concept of laying the `Foundations for Success¿ and making a `Positive Difference¿ to the lives of every student. To achieve this, it is important to discover the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can discover their true passion. Kingswood is a Habits of Mind School. Habits of Mind are dispositions that are skilfully and mindfully employed by intelligent people when confronted with challenges. Kingswood implements 'Visible Thinking' protocols from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Habits of Mind and Visible Thinking are strategies that assist students to problem solve, become more intelligent and successful students and adults in later years. We are extremely passionate about developing the thinking skills of our students so that they will be successful throughout their lives. Kingswood is also a model Professional Learning Community (PLC) school for the Department and South-East Victoria Region. Kingswood provides numerous opportunities for colleagues from across the region to come view our PLC practices in action. Kingswood's Brand is engaging, innovative and caring in everything we do to cultivate a great teaching and learning environment. At Kingswood we value that: 1. We are here for the students 2. Lead the way 3. Thrive in a team culture 4. A place to shine 5. Connected to community Kingswood Primary has flexible teaching spaces, allowing us to design a curriculum that meets the needs of the 3 rd millennium learners. Students are provided various entry and exit points to support learning in English, Mathematics and Inquiry skills. Students have the latest technology such as PCs, MacBooks, iPads and interactive TVs in every classroom. The school is a leader in innovative technology and proudly provides specialist programs in Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Japanese and Physical Education that all complement class programs. Further opportunities for our students are provided through a range of support and extension programs. Students are given opportunities to participate in range of extra-curricular programs including adventure camps, skiing and the Energy Breakthrough Challenge. We offer Japan Study Tours for Year 5 and 6 students every two years. Kingswood is a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden school. Students are introduced to the pleasures of preparing, cooking and eating a variety of foods they have grown in the garden. We even have our own free-range chickens and fresh eggs are collected daily. Who are we looking for? Teaching staff at Kingswood Primary School, regardless of classification or experience, are expected to possess four central and inter-related attributes: - Preparedness to work within a culture of sharing and collaboration - Capacity to assist in building a sense of community - Strive for continual improvement in professional effectiveness by participating in the learning process - Possess a love or learning and role model being a life-long learner
