South Melbourne Park Primary School, located in Albert Park Reserve, offers students modern learning facilities in a unique heritage setting surrounded by parkland and Melbourne’s leading sports precincts. The school repurposes historic buildings like the Albert Park Signal Depot and Drill Hall for specialist learning spaces in art, science, technology, music, and exhibitions. With a focus on 21st-century teaching methods, the school provides flexible teaching spaces to design a curriculum that fosters self-belief and a thinking mindset. STEM subjects, along with specialist programs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Physical Education, complement the core curriculum.
At the heart of South Melbourne Park Primary School is a vision to inspire a new generation of curious minds. The school nurtures children to develop self-belief and a thinking mindset that empowers them to lead abundant and successful lives. By fostering a learning culture that promotes curiosity and wonderment, students are encouraged to take risks, think critically and creatively, and become the innovators of tomorrow. The school also emphasizes the exploration of personal interests and strengths through dedicated time for ‘Passions,’ promoting joy in learning and positive student engagement.
South Melbourne Park’s educational philosophy is grounded in social and emotional well-being, equipping children with tools to become resilient, self-motivated, and engaged learners. The school focuses on creating authentic learning experiences that spark curiosity every day. Through initiatives like the Visible Thinking framework, the 16 Habits of Mind, growth mindset promotion, and student-led learning, South Melbourne Park aims to build independent, critical thinkers who are prepared to face future challenges. The school’s commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and nurturing student potential makes it a vibrant and innovative learning environment.
