Principal's Message

Welcome to the Laurimar Primary School Internet site. My name is Darryl Furze and I am delighted to be the inaugural Principal here at Laurimar.  It is both an exciting and challenging time as we all commence this educational journey together.  The sense of community spirit at Laurimar will be extremely important in our formative years and a very strong feature of the school's establishing culture in the months and years to come.

Laurimar PS commenced on the first day of the new school year with 115 students.  Growth of the school will be rapid, with early indications that the school will grow to 800 students in a only few years.  It will be the aim of all staff to help the children settle into their new school community and build those skills, attitudes and values they will need to fully participate in the rich educational life our school will offer.



Laurimar Primary School will be committed to the academic and personal growth of every student.  A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care, will help us meet this commitment.  Our school will be well resourced in the Victorian Essential Learning Standards.  Great emphasis is placed on the foundation learning areas of English and Maths, where we will help each child reach their maximum potential.

A balanced and comprehensive curriculum constantly challenges students to extend their learning.  Our aim will be to challenge students to be the very best they can be.  The skills needed for the 21st century, which support a love of learning that goes beyond the classroom, will be actively embraced by our school.  Developing a love of learning is central to student success.  Every one of our teaching programs will be designed to enhance the experience of learning.  It is this learning perspective that will ensure that our children add value to the school and their future years during their stay with us.

Importantly, we aim to be leaders in education.  Information technology, primary to secondary transition and the performing and visual arts are just some of the areas in which our teachers and students will shine.

The home and school partnership is recognised as central to individual growth.  At Laurimar, we welcome and are committed to active participation of parents in what is happening at the school, and will continually seek assistance from parents in classroom and school programs.  By working together we know that we can achieve a much higher level of success for all students.  As a community school we will be dedicated to building strong community relationships, positive student achievements, supportive working environment and seeking out new knowledge to further support the thinking skills and creativity of our vibrant learning community.  The school will become a focus in the new and rapidly growing area of Laurimar.  

This school website has a dual purpose. Firstly, it is a resource for new families considering school enrolment for their children.  Secondly, it is a detailed source of information for parents and students who are already members of the Laurimar Primary School community.

I sincerely hope that any association you might have with our new school is a happy and rewarding one for both the school and your family.

Once again, welcome to our school community.

Darryl Furze
Principal