About Us
Vision
Our vision is to develop self sustaining, life long learners in a recognised centre of educational excellence.
School Mission Statement
To provide in a nurturing environment, a quality education that challenges all students to attain their highest potential academically, socially, creatively and physically.
Values
We are committed to the values of:
RESPECT, LEARNING, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY.
Context
Bacchus Marsh Primary School is Victoria's oldest and first operating state school. The original school was situated in the Avenue of Honour in 1850 and has been on its present site since 1865. The year 2000 saw Bacchus Marsh Primary School celebrate 150 years of state education. The school is situated in a semi-rural community within commuting distance from the nearest major city, Melbourne.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School is the largest primary school in the Moorabool Shire and draws children from within Bacchus Marsh and surrounding districts: Ballan, Coimadai, Parwan, Balliang, Balliang East, Rowsley, Greendale, Blackwood, Glenmore and Ingliston. Students travel by bus from within the town and outer districts. Private cars, bicycles and walking are other modes of transport.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School offers a genuinely broad curriculum. Our students have access to a range of specialist programs including Art, Physical Education, Sport, Music, Library, Science and ICT. The school provides Reading Recovery for students requiring additional assistance. Our key curriculum emphasis is on the development of competence and confidence in literacy and numeracy, with the Early Years and Middle Years literacy and numeracy approaches major initiatives. An integration program operates at the school. The school is supported by Student Services personnel.
Learning Technologies are an integral part of the classroom program with 165 computers P-6. The school has a computer ratio of 1: 3.6 children, well below the government target.
All students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of enrichment activities including intensive swimming programs, camps and excursions, instrumental music, the grade six musical production, sports teams and gifted and talented programs. Our school provides a before and after school program as a service to the local community.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School encourages students to respond to high expectations, to work effectively with others, and acknowledges that students learn best when they have confidence in their own abilities and a sense of personal worth. Our school community is committed to the values of "Respect, Learning, Teamwork and Integrity", and our vision for BMPS is to develop self-sustaining, life long learners in a recognised centre of educational excellence.
National Literacy Award 2006
In 2006 Bacchus Marsh Primary School was recognised as a leader in Literacy by being awarded the Victorian Achievement Award during National Literacy and Numeracy Week. The Award was presented by Jacinta Allan MP, Minister for Education Services.
