At River Gum Primary School, our classrooms are supportive and engaging environments where every student is included, respected and empowered to succeed. We foster calm, predictable learning spaces that enable all students to feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.
Our teaching is guided by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, ensuring a consistent and evidence-based approach across the school. We use explicit instruction to clearly communicate learning intentions and success criteria, followed by guided practice and ongoing feedback to support student growth.
Teachers thoughtfully plan for responsive teaching, responding to individual student needs and using assessment data to inform next steps in learning. Through structured routines and high expectations, we maximise learning time and support all students to build independence, resilience, and confidence.
We prioritise strong relationships and student engagement, recognising that wellbeing is essential for learning. Our classrooms promote respect, equity, inclusion and excellence, and a sense of belonging for every student.
At River Gum, we value strong partnerships with families. We work collaboratively with parents and carers to support each child’s learning journey, with open communication and shared responsibility for student success.