Overview

 

Set in extensive, attractive grounds with modern, well-designed buildings and access to local community facilities, the school is a source of pride to the whole community.  Its development and maintenance, together with the provision of equipment and materials, reflects co-operation and teamwork between parents and staff.  The school was established in 1988 and has a current enrolment of just over 500 students.

 

Our school places great emphasis on the provision of a friendly, safe, caring and supportive environment for students, staff and parents.  Broad programs provide a stimulating and meaningful learning experience in which all children can learn together and experience success.  The community views education as a shared responsibility and the co-operative partnership between the school and home is a highly valued feature of the school.

 

Croydon Hills has a rich history as a curriculum leader and innovator and this tradition continues.  Our Core Purpose is to provide flexible programs that accommodate a variety of learning and teaching strategies.  It is also to support our students in gaining a range of skills such as resilience, optimism, self esteem, problem solving, flexibility and social justice.

 

Croydon Hills provides a comprehensive, integrated curriculum with sequential programs in all the Essential Learning Dimensions.  Specialist programs with specialist staff include Visual Arts, Performing Arts,  Physical Education, eLearning, Library/Information and Research Technology, Languages other than English (Indonesian).