Principal's Welcome

  Mont Albert Primary School serves the educational needs of families in a pleasant residential area of Mont Albert and Mont Albert North. The school was established in 1917 and from 1919 until the early 1960’s served as a central school drawing students from a wide catchment area.

The present enrolment of 585 students is accommodated in 25 fully air-conditioned classrooms with the additional facilities of a resource centre/library, a multi-purpose hall, a well-equipped art room, a computer lab, a canteen, extensive outdoor play areas and adventure playgrounds and an Out of Hours Care Program.

Mont Albert Primary School provides a balanced curriculum featuring quality, sequential programs.  The Victorian Essential Learning Standards are used to plan teaching and learning programs. Particular emphasis is placed upon the development of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT knowledge and skills. Specialist teachers deliver programs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Italian, Library, Reading Recovery and ESL.

The school’s belief in strong parent-school partnerships has continued to enable parents to participate in all aspects of school life. This partnership promotes a cooperative school culture, where a spirit of mutual respect is evident. Parent and community participation complements and extends the quality programs provided by the staff.

Extensive staff training and Professional Development programs have continued to allow a commitment to continuous improvement in maximising student achievements.

Mont Albert Primary School has had a profile of performance that continues to place the school amongst the top government schools in the State. Student achievement and learning growth continue to be very strong, the result of well-planned programs and the effort and commitment of the staff. Extensive enrichment and enhancement opportunities, and the supportive and caring atmosphere of the school, develop both the students’ special skills and talents. Cooperative and democratic decision making and concern for others are emphasised and valued by the whole school community.

Mont Albert Primary School strives to develop a love of learning by providing an effective and engaging learning community, which promotes individual excellence and develops social competencies. 

The school promotes the values of:
Pride - Recognising and celebrating your personal achievements, and the personal achievements of others
Optimism - Focusing on positive, rewarding and enjoyable daily experiences
Respect - Caring about yourself, others and the things in your environment
Integrity - Being honest and fair
Responsibility - Cooperating with others ensuring a safe and happy learning environment for all.