Principal’s Message
Introducing our SWPBS Matrix at Ascot Vale West Primary School
At Ascot Vale West Primary School, we work hard to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels supported and ready to learn. Our school values respect, responsibility, inclusion and curiosity are at the heart of everything we do.
To help bring these values to life, we use School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS). This is a whole school approach that helps children understand what positive behaviour looks like and supports them to make good choices throughout the school day.
Our SWPBS Matrix shows what our school values look like in action in different areas of the school, such as classrooms, playgrounds and shared spaces. It helps answer the question What does respect, responsibility, inclusion and curiosity look like at Ascot Vale West?
Teachers will use the matrix to talk with students about expectations, model positive behaviour and acknowledge when children are making great choices. These expectations are taught just like any other part of learning and are revisited regularly.
By using the same language and expectations across the school, we help children feel confident, safe and supported. We value the partnership between school and home and appreciate families supporting these expectations with their children.
We look forward to continuing to work together to help all students live out our school values every day.
Welcome to the website of Ascot Vale West Primary School. It is my privilege to lead a school with such a rich history and diversity. Ascot Vale West Primary School is a vibrant and dynamic learning community, committed to providing a high-quality learning experience for all students. Our aim is to ensure that our students are given the environment in which to thrive and the opportunities to achieve in all areas of school life.
Students at Ascot Vale West Primary School embody our school values of Be a Learner, Be Safe and Be Respectful. Students are enabled to participate in a variety of programs and activities that support their academic, social and emotional growth. The student leadership opportunities provided to our students creates an engaging and interesting environment that promotes student voice and agency.
Our dedicated and enthusiastic teachers are passionate about evidence based, high-quality teaching and learning programs that are underpinned by the Victorian Curriculum. They are supported and encouraged to continually develop their expertise and knowledge to ensure teaching and learning is at the point of need for all students.
The school prides itself on its community approach to education and welcomes the involvement of parents in the education of your child. As parents, your participation in the education programs and your interest in the school activities will value-add considerably to the enjoyment of your child’s primary school years. We work in partnership with our School Council and Parents and Families Committee to encourage and provide opportunities for involvement and participation in all facets of school life.
My Leadership Team and I are proud to be able to lead Ascot Vale West Primary School. Choosing the right primary school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child, so I invite you to visit our school and discover all that we have to offer. Meet our staff, inspect our facilities, discuss our programs and most importantly, ask questions. Please make a time to see our wonderful school.
Olivia Atanasovska
Principal