At Templestowe Valley Primary School we aim to foster the best possible teaching and learning environment that is both innovative and secure, with a zero tolerance of child abuse.
The school is committed to supporting and respecting all children in our community – including those with a disability and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander).
Each student is valued, listened to and supported in their learning. We cater for individual differences in academic endeavour through a differentiated curriculum that recognizes variations in learning styles. All students feel safe and the school aims to help each child work and strive to reach their full potential.
Templestowe Valley Primary School strives to provide an innovative and engaging learning experience, which promotes individual excellence and develops social responsibility. We aim to instil a lifelong love of learning through meaningful and challenging activities, within a safe and caring environment. TVPS endeavours to deliver best practice teaching methods, empowering student learning through programs that encourage our students to become self-motivated, successful and active global citizens.
Templestowe Valley’s philosophy reflects the values of Honesty, Acceptance, Responsibility and Respect. Our shared values and common language set out expectations for all stakeholders in our school community.
Templestowe Valley Primary School is committed to child safety and to the responsibility to keep children safe from harm. The school is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, supportive and enriching learning environment that promotes inclusion and empowers students. All actions and decisions are guided by the school values of Honesty, Acceptance, Respect and Responsibility.
The school has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and consistently in line with the school’s robust policies and procedures*. The school conducts annual training of staff – including the DET Mandatory Reporting module – to meet its legal and moral obligation to protect all children from harm.
The school is steadfast in supporting and respecting all children in its community, inclusive of those with a disability and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander).
*TVPS Child Protection Reporting Policy and Step-by-step Guide to Making a Report to Child Protection or Child First
The Assistant Principal – Mr. Rob Cretney – is the appointed TVPS Child Safe Officer.