Welcome to Lysterfield Primary School, a vibrant school that aims to develop students who are curious and confident, with the knowledge and skills to be successful in their future.
“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious ”
At Lysterfield Primary School, we place the nurturing and development of a curious mind as central to our student learning outcomes. We know curiosity comes from being challenged and exposed to knowledge in the many varied areas of the curriculum. At Lysterfield Primary School we offer a comprehensive curriculum that prioritises Literacy and Numeracy as well as effective development of the ‘Whole Child’, including a focus on student wellbeing.
Lysterfield Primary School is located in Lysterfield, a relatively quiet residential area in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs between Rowville and Ferntree Gully, at the base of the picturesque Dandenong Ranges.
The school has changed significantly in its long history, having opened on 9 April 1877 as State School 1866 - Narre Warren North, on two acres of land on Wellington Road donated by W.S. Lyster. In 1921, a wooden school building was erected and the school was renamed Lysterfield PS, opening with 15 pupils. In 1997, Lysterfield PS moved to its current site and students have been educated here ever since.
We use the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 and cognitive science to guide the way we teach and follow the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, with teaching and learning focused on the core learning areas of English and Mathematics. We support our readers with the explicit teaching of phonics and literacy intervention when necessary. Other learning areas are taught through Knowledge Rick units or as a specialist subject. We believe that the attainment of knowledge drives learning. We know that to develop students who are literate, numerate and curious, we need to expose them to knowledge through explicit teaching.
We offer specialist classes in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Science and Technology, Mandarin and Physical Education. Our specialist programs are taught by expert teachers that are passionate about their fields. We celebrate our specialist areas through participation in:
Inter School sporting competitions
Annual Christmas Concert
Bi-annual Whole School Production
Bi-annual Science Day
Bi-annual Cultural Day
Bi-annual Art Show
The school has a structured student leadership program that provides opportunity for students to take on various positions of responsibility, as well as a Student Voice Council. The Assistant Principal works with student leaders to help build their skills and knowledge.
Facilities include general classrooms and dedicated teaching spaces for specialist subjects, as well as a library and a gymnasium. External spaces include a soccer ground, synthetic turf play area, sensory play space, age appropriate playgrounds, and a quiet, shaded area for passive play. The school has access to an adjacent reserve for lunchtime and sports activities.
We are always upgrading our facilities and ensuring our learning spaces match the needs of learners. Our classrooms allow for both independent and collaborative learning, with a mix of permanent and temporary buildings.
