Whitehorse Primary School is a co-educational institution located in Blackburn North, Victoria, Australia, catering to children from Prep to Grade 6. With a diverse student population and a warm, caring community, the school is committed to a culture of teaching and learning excellence. The curriculum focuses on developing the whole child through a rich academic program and real-world learning experiences, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and integrated studies in subjects like Science, Humanities, Health, and Technology.
Specialist teachers provide dedicated sessions in Visual Art, Chinese, Science, and Physical Education, complemented by engaging incursions, excursions, and camps. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum, offering personalized learning opportunities with iPads. Whitehorse Primary School is a member of the University of Melbourne Network of Schools Alumni, reflecting its commitment to academic achievement and continuous improvement. The school’s heritage dates back over 90 years, with a strong foundation in delivering lifelong learning skills and supporting the development of the whole child.
Divided into four ‘houses’ named after significant Australians, Whitehorse Primary School fosters a sense of community and healthy competition through inter-house athletics and cross country events. Each child is allocated to a house upon enrollment, with house captains elected annually. The school encourages families to visit, explore the campus, and engage with community events to understand how Whitehorse Primary School partners with families to nurture each child’s full potential, academically, socially, and emotionally.
