At Grasmere we have created a culture where we value each individual student and encourage them to find their own voice in our supportive school environment.  Students at Grasmere are provided with an extensive curriculum whereby opportunities to lead others, engage in the community and develop as confident learners are empowered daily. 

We have a range of leadership roles within the school – School Captains, School Improvement Leaders, House Captains, Koorie Leaders, Buddies and Junior School Council. 

Our School Captains represent Grasmere PS at many local community events, whilst taking the opportunity to host Grassmere community events. 

School Captains 2024

Koorie Leaders 2024

Our school has a vibrant and enthusiastic Junior School Council elected by their peers from Years 1 to 6. Our JSC meet regularly to discuss issues of importance to the students of our school, organising events and fundraising for a purpose.

Grasmere Primary School is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families.  

We are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children and students.  

We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments.  

We promote positive relationships between students and adults and between students and their peers. These relationships are based on trust and respect.  

We take proactive steps to identify and manage any risk of harm to students in our school environment. When child safety concerns are raised or identified, we treat these seriously and respond promptly and thoroughly. 

Particular attention is given to the child safety needs of Aboriginal students, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, international students, students with disabilities, those unable to live at home, children and young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) and other students experiencing risk or vulnerability. Inappropriate or harmful behaviour targeting students based on these or other characteristics, such as racism or homophobia, are not tolerated at our school, and any instances identified will be addressed with appropriate consequences.  

Child safety is a shared responsibility. Every person involved in our school has an important role in promoting child safety and wellbeing and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. 

We are committed to regularly reviewing our child safe practices, and seeking input from our students, families, staff, and volunteers to inform our ongoing strategies.  

Information for families and the school community 
Grasmere is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe.  As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Grasmere Primary School we welcome and encourage your feedback.  If you have any suggestions, comments or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact Abby Madden, Principal. 

Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students:  

We are Respectful.  

We are Inclusive.  

We are Curious.  

We are Leaders. 

At Grasmere Primary School we create collaborative learning communities where everybody has voice, agency and belongs. 

Being respectful at Grasmere means we create an environment of trust, safety, and well-being.  We actively listen, respect differences, understand and celebrate cultural diversity and share the power of knowledge to foster the learning of each individual. 

Being inclusive at Grasmere means we accept and celebrate diversity, culture, and equality. We seek to understand and encourage positive intentions and show empathy in our interactions. 

Being curious at Grasmere means we question, explore, and challenge ourselves in our learning to thrive socially, emotional, and academically. 

Being leaders at Grasmere means we lead by example.  We use student voice and agency to help shape ourselves as leaders, our learning communities, and the wider school community. 

Vision statement 
At Grasmere Primary School we empower our students to become aspiring leaders of our community. 

Our Moral Purpose at Grasmere 
At Grasmere Primary School we work in partnership with our school community to build the social and emotional literacy of each child to support them in reaching their true academic potential. 

Our goal as educators at Grasmere Primary School is to improve student learning outcomes through evidence-based approaches which ensure high quality teaching practices.  We strive for excellence amongst our students whilst continuing to foster an inclusive, equitable, creative, and reflective learning culture. 

We provide a friendly, welcoming, and caring school environment with clear expectations of the standards of behaviour expected across all areas of the school setting. 

Students at Grasmere Primary School are leaders of their own learning and wellbeing journey.  They are inspired to become respectful, inclusive, curious and leaders of our School. Student voice and agency are highly valued by the staff and students at Grasmere Primary School, creating a sense of belonging and celebrating the diversity within our school culture. 

Our unique setting creates opportunities for rich learning opportunities which build curiosity, broaden minds and encourage a love of learning in each child. 

Grasmere Primary School respectfully acknowledges our indigenous elders of the past, present and future and welcome all to our school, on the traditional lands of the Gunditjmara people. 

Over the next 4 years and working with the new School Strategic Plan, Grasmere Primary School aims to focus our attention on continuing the development of building the capacity and confidence in staff to deliver a consistent and highly engaging Literacy and Numeracy approach across F-6.  

We are prioritising the wellbeing of each student through our safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that fosters connection and a feeling of acceptance.  Grasmere Primary School is committed to strengthening the physical, emotional, and culturally safe approaches to support learning and safeguarding the wellbeing of staff. 

We aim to continue to create positive partnerships with our students, parents, and wider school community. 

Grasmere Primary School’s mission is to engage our students in a safe and collaborative environment where teaching and learning experiences aim to foster and develop each child’s personal capabilities.

• Creating a safe and respectful working environment for students and staff
• Focusing on continuous improvement and visible learning
• Promoting equity
• Maintaining attractive and welcoming grounds and facilities
• Developing partnerships with our community
• Recognising and celebrating diversity and inclusiveness
• Encouraging school and community health and wellbeing
• Promoting student voice