History:
Queen of Peace Primary School was established in 1982 on the land of the Yalukit-Willam people, who are part of the Bunurong people of the Greater Kulin nation.
Queen of Peace Primary School takes its inspiration from the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Her service, piety and humility are qualities that are valued by the Queen of Peace community. The school’s motto
'Guiding the Way' helps the community in recognising Mary as a model for all.
Queen of Peace Primary School started with an enrolment of 121 students and was known as ‘Altona Bay Catholic School’. The school officially changed its name to Queen of Peace Parish Primary School in 1987. For over forty years, the school has served the community of Altona Meadows with an education that is distinctly Catholic and outward looking in nature.
As the school has grown, the facilities have been added to and upgraded to enable students to learn and staff to teach in spaces that are suitable for learning. The upgrading and replacing of facilities is an ongoing project.
Description:
Queen of Peace Primary School is a diverse community with members coming from a wide variety of cultural groups. That diversity is celebrated and encouraged.
The community is united in its shared Catholic values and experiences. Queen of Peace Primary School is part of the Holy Trinity Parish of Laverton, Altona Meadows and Point Cook and is one of five schools within the Parish. The school’s connections with the Parish are deep and help sustain and support our Catholic identity.
Queen of Peace Primary School has approximately 500 students with three classes at each level - Foundation to Year 6. The staff at Queen of Peace Primary School are highly professional and knowledgeable about teaching, learning and in supporting all students to achieve high outcomes in learning. They care about the students in our school and model the Gospel values in their interactions with the students, parents and colleagues.
Features:
Queen of Peace Primary School values learning.
With an emphasis on evidence-based and research-informed instruction in English and mathematics, Queen of Peace Primary School aims to meet the educational needs of all students. Queen of Peace Primary School is committed to supporting all students in their learning - whether that be additional support to consolidate core learnings in English and mathematics or to provide opportunities to challenge and extend those who are ready to be extended.
Whilst building a solid foundation in English and mathematics is vital, students experience a rich curriculum that includes STEM, physical education, the visual and performing arts, AUSLAN, social and emotional learning, science, history, geography and civics and citizenship.
Our Religious Education program is delivered in a way that promotes a Catholic understanding and view of the world. Levels regularly have the opportunity to come together in prayer at liturgies and prayer services. Our School Choir is a highly valued and talented part of our school.
Queen of Peace Primary School provides numerous opportunities for children to participate in activities outside the classroom. Our camping program encompasses a full day experience for year 3 and overnight camps for years 4 to 6. Students from years 3 to 6 have opportunities to participate in numerous sporting activities throughout their time at Queen of Peace Primary School.
Queen of Peace Primary School faithfully serves the community of Altona Meadows.