Welcome to Arnolds Creek Primary School
Dear Families and Visitors,
Welcome to Arnolds Creek Primary School, a proud and vibrant learning community where every child is valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
It is both an honour and a privilege to lead such a dedicated, caring, and dynamic school community. Each day, the enthusiasm of our students, the commitment of our staff, and the unwavering support of our families inspire me. Together, we create an environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and flourish.
At Arnolds Creek Primary School, we believe that education is about more than academic success; it’s about nurturing curiosity, building confidence, and helping each child develop a strong sense of self and belonging. Our aim is to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where students feel connected and motivated to achieve their personal best.
Our passionate team of educators is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning programs that challenge, inspire, and support every learner. We strive to develop the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally fostering resilience, empathy, and a lifelong love of learning.
We take great pride in our strong partnerships with families and the wider community. These relationships are at the heart of who we are and play a vital role in ensuring the success and well-being of our students. By working together, we create a culture of respect, responsibility, and resilience that guides us in all that we do.
I am incredibly proud of what we achieve as a school community and of the genuine care and collaboration that define Arnolds Creek Primary School. It is a privilege to lead a school where children are excited to learn, teachers are passionate about their work, and families are actively engaged in the journey.
Warm regards,
Kim Gomez
Principal
Arnolds Creek Primary School
School profile and aspirations
Arnolds Creek Primary School opened its doors to students in Grade Prep to Grade 6 at the start of 2015. The school is located in the Arnolds Creek Estate in Melton West and has been built in response to the swiftly developing local area. It is located at 59 Claret Ash Blvd, Melton West. It is expected to rapidly increase in enrolment numbers over the course of the next several years. The educational purpose of the school will focus on the following:
Building a sense of community within the school
Supporting the development of skills and attributes for lifelong learning
Inspiring aspiration amongst the young people of the area
Providing young people with a range of experiences which can support the development of social capital in the local community
Instilling a sense of belonging, engagement and identity amongst students
Our school is a friendly place where the needs of the students come first. We help our students develop high self-esteem and expect them to be respectful of others. It is agreed that the school and the families must work closely together to help each child achieve his or her unique potential.
Our students learn to think for themselves and they understand the benefit of working together in teams. Our students learn how to think creatively and critically, how to make sound judgments and how to apply their knowledge in real life situations. Teachers and parents have high social, moral and academic expectations of our students. Together, they challenge students to make the most of their abilities and help them to make meaningful connections. Our teachers appreciate that individual students learn differently, so they provide a variety of learning experiences and use a wide range of teaching methods and assessment strategies. Our community celebrates all kinds of student success and appreciates that adults, too, are learners.
Our common future requires that we all look beyond our immediate needs. For this reason, our students learn that they have a duty to the wider community and to the environment. They learn to give service to others, and to work towards a better world. We expect our students to learn about our society and reflect on how different people in the world can learn from each other. Our students learn to be honest, to persevere in everything they do and to have the courage to defend their views while making informed and ethical choices as future leaders in our changing world.