About Us
Welcome
A message from the Principal
Valkstone has built a reputation for the excellent foundation it provides for all the children who pass through the school in the very important primary stage of their education. A focused approach to core curriculum, supported by an over-riding concern for the well-being of all our students, is reflected in the daily operation of our school.
We value inclusivity and respect each individual student and their needs, and are committed to ensuring that all students reach their full potential at our school
The wonderful tone and atmosphere we have created is a source of pride for our community, as well as a topic of comment from many visitors to the school and members of the public when students are on excursions or camps.
Marilyn Koolstra
Principal

History
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2011 - 2016
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Plans, Reports & Policies
Det Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policy 2018
Digital Technologies (Internet, Social Media And Digital Devices)
Equal Opportunity (and Anti Discrimination) Policy
Hire Of Facilities Community Information Sheet
Photographing, Filming & Recording Student Policy
Respect For School Staff Policy
Statement Of Values Respectful Relationships
Student Wellbeing And Engagement Policy
Child Safe
Valkstone Commitment to Child Safety
Valkstone Primary School is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
Valkstone Primary School has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Valkstone Primary School is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with a disability, as well as the safety of vulnerable children.
Every person involved in Valkstone Primary has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
In addition, the Statement of Commitment may describe the school’s principles for child safety. For example:
“In its planning, decision-making and operations Valkstone Primary will:
- Take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety;
- Value and empower children to participate in decisions which affect their lives;
- Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children
- Respect diversity in cultures and child rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
- Provide written guidance on appropriate conduct and behaviour towards children;
- Engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
- Ensure children know who to talk with if they are worried or are feeling unsafe, and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
- Report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
- Share information appropriately and lawfully with other organisations where the safety and wellbeing of children is at risk; and
- Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers.”
More information about Child Safety