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In the primary years, children need a sound start to their education in an environment where positive attitudes, self-esteem, a sense of achievement and a love of learning are established.

The curriculum covering the eight Key Learning Areas is built around a focus on literacy and numeracy throughout the school. Children in years Prep to 2 are given at least two hours of uninterrupted literacy instruction and at least one hour of numeracy tuition daily.

The teachers at Highvale are committed to achieving the highest possible standards for every child in their classes. Consistently high results are verified through external measure systems such as statewide AIM tests and the University of New South Wales English and Mathematics Competitions which cover all children in years 3 to 6.

At many other schools, only the top students participate in the University of NSW tests, but our school council provides the funds to ensure that every Highvale student can be measured against external benchmarks.

In the last University of NSW tests, 47 percent of Highvale’s students scored in the top 31 percent of students in the state. We recorded one high distinction, 26 distinctions and 29 credits. In maths, 62 percent of Highvale’s students scored in the top 31 percent of Victorian students. Four Highvale children earned high distinctions, 41 received distinctions and 25 scored credits. In science, 74 percent of Highvale students scored in the top 31 percent of the state.

Gifted children are presented with a challenging program that enriches their learning experience and children who need remedial teaching receive a program designed to cater for their individual needs.

Highvale is proud of its educational achievements.

All aspects of children’s development are fostered through the main features of Highvale’s comprehensive school program including:

  • Computers with Internet access throughout the school
  • Cross-cultural awareness as part of a multinational community
  • Alternative languages other than English - Mandarin and German
  • A musical production every two years involving every child on stage
  • A wide range of sporting activities including year-round inter-school sport and PE, an intensive swimming program, cross country, sports clinics and access to tennis coaching on courts adjoining the school
  • School camps
  • Optional instrumental music programs during school hours