Selby Primary School

Purpose: Selby Primary School aims to provide a broad-based education, balancing academic and social growth and fostering the development of each student as a growing, learning person, able to embrace change while retaining fundamental values. Selby Primary School aims to improve the learning outcomes of all students. Values: Selby Primary School places a high importance on relationships with all members of the school community. The following values provide a basis for our everyday interactions with each other: Respect – caring about ourselves, others and the environment in which we live and work; Resilience – bouncing back from setbacks, keeping things in proportion and learning from mistakes; High expectations – developing a sound work ethic, being a team player and contributing to the best of one’s ability; Confidence - developing self esteem, an open-minded attitude and a positive outlook on life. Social – Community and demographics: There is a mixed social demographic. The current student family occupation (SFO) index is 0.37. The current student population is 231 students (October 2013) Selby Primary School has had a stable staffing profile.