Governance
School Council President
At Amsleigh Park Primary School, something truly special happens every day. As School Council President, I am constantly inspired by the way our staff, families, and students come together to create a community where every child feels seen, supported, and encouraged to shine. It’s a place where learning is not just an expectation, it’s a shared joy.
Tucked quietly behind the East Oakleigh Shopping Village, Amsleigh Park Primary School, referred to as APPS by the school community, is often called Oakleigh’s ‘hidden gem’ and once you step inside, you understand why. There is a warmth here, a sense of belonging, that you can feel the moment you walk through the gates.
Our purpose “To provide a safe, inclusive and connected community that fosters resilient, curious and empowered learners.” is not just a statement on a page. It is the heartbeat of our school. You see it in the way teachers greet their students each morning, in the confidence children build as they take on new challenges, and in the pride they feel when they achieve something they once thought impossible.
The staff at APPS are among the most dedicated and passionate educators I have ever met. Their commitment to professional growth and their unwavering belief in every child ensures our school continues to attract exceptional educational staff who bring energy, expertise, and heart to their work.
APPS delivers excellence across all core curriculum areas: Literacy, Mathematics, STEM, Physical Education, Inquiry, The Arts and Languages. Before phonics became a state-wide requirement, APPS had already embraced it, becoming one of the first Victorian schools to achieve Sounds‑Write accreditation. This forward‑thinking approach is part of what makes our school exceptional.
APPS also places a strong emphasis on Mental Health and Wellbeing and Inclusion. With dedicated staff supporting these programs, every child is embraced for who they are and encouraged to thrive.
Beyond the classroom, students are encouraged to explore their passions, discover new talents, and build confidence through a rich and diverse extra‑curricular program, including:
- Camp Program (commencing with a Year 2 sleepover and camp experiences from Grades 3-6).
- Annual School Production.
- Leigh Club Choir.
- School Aerobics Program.
- Student Representative Council.
- Envirostars.
…and countless other moments that help children discover who they are and who they can become.
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a vibrant and forward‑thinking school. As you explore this site, I’m confident you’ll discover just how much passion, care, and purpose lives within our walls.
Warm regards,
Carly Dobbs
School Council President
School Council
The School Council is made up of 8 parents members, 3 staff members and the Principal.
The School Council oversees the financial and general organisation of the school.
The School Council has a number of sub committees which include
- Finance
- Education
- Buildings and Grounds
Strategic Plan
Amsleigh Park Primary School aims to provide an attractive, secure and stimulating educational environment to which children are eager and excited to come and learn. We as a school:
- Believe in the promotion of endeavour, self esteem and excellence amongst individuals in out school community.
- Believe in the importance of a partnership between children, parents, teachers and the local community.
- Believe in a caring, unified and responsive school environment, where the individual needs of children are met, and where all children, whatever the level of their ability, are treated with respect and are encouraged to reach their full potential.
- Believe that each child has the right to learn, the right to feel safe and the right to equal opportunity for success in their endeavours.
- Believe that each teacher has the right to teach, the right to feel safe and the right to be treated with courtesy and respect.
- Believe that the school curriculum should be adaptable and reflect the future needs of our society.
- Believe that a variety of teaching methods should be used, depending upon individual students situations, including the fostering of the inquiring mind, developmental learning and practical experiences.
Amsleigh Park is a place to be proud of, where out motto “Our Best Always” is a real part of our school life.
Policies
Acceptable Use Agreement For Digitial Technology
Administration Of Medications Policy 2023
Anaphylaxis Management Policy 2026
Camps And Excursions Policy 2023
Inclusion And Diversity Policy 2023
Statement Of School Philosophy 2023
Student Dress Code Policy 2026
Student Engagement And Wellbeing Policy 2023
For more information about parent payments – Click on the following link to access the Department of Education Policy. Link to Parent Payment Policy
PREVENTING AND ADDRESSING RACISM IN SCHOOLS:
Racism is not tolerated in Amsleigh Park Primary School
Amsleigh Park Primary School is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where racism is not tolerated. Racism harms students’ mental health, learning and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths of all our students. It is up to all of us at Amsleigh Park Primary School to make our school a place that is free of racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe and inclusive environment.
What Amsleigh Park Primary School is doing to prevent racism
Amsleigh Park Primary School follows the Department of Education’s Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools Policy. We are building a culturally safe school with inclusive learning for everyone by working with staff, students, families, carers and communities. We will:
- provide programs that teach about and celebrate diversity, inclusion and the impact of racism to build understanding and empathy
- use practices that support all students to thrive
- implement anti-racism efforts to prevent and address racism effectively
- make sure everyone feels safe, with clear and accessible pathways to report racism
What to do if your child experiences or witnesses racism at school
If your child experiences or witnesses racism or religious discrimination at school, please let us know. You can tell your child’s teacher or any of the following school staff members: Michael Cormick or Bec Carr
Report Racism hotline
If you don’t feel comfortable reporting racism to school, or you are not happy with the school’s response, you can report racism to:
- the Department of Education’s Report Racism hotline via email report.racism@education.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 722 476 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
- Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) via email vaeai@vaeai.org.au or phone 03 9481 0800 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
- Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) online, via email complaints@veohrc.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 292 153 (Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm).
For additional support following an incident of racism:
- First Nations students, staff or families can contact Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI)
- Jewish students, staff or families can contact the Jewish Community Council of Victoria
- Muslim students, staff or families can contact the Islamic Council of Victoria
For more information about how to report racism to the school, and to get information in community languages, visit this website: Report racism or religious discrimination in schools.
If you need an interpreter to call the school, please use the details available at: Guide for Families: How to use an interpreter to contact your school.
How Amsleigh Park Primary School will respond to racism
When you report a racist incident, Amsleigh Park Primary School will:
- take your report seriously and act quickly
- give you ongoing support
- investigate and respond safely and appropriately
- keep you informed, while respecting privacy
- review the incident to help avoid it from happening again.
If any members of the Amsleigh Park Primary School Community have any questions or would like to provide feedback on any of our School Policies please contact our General Office on 9544 1553 or via email at amsleigh.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
Amsleigh Park 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.
Amsleigh Park Primary School has zero tolerance for child abuse. This policy will apply to all members of the Amsleigh Park Primary School community and be inclusive of all school related activities, processes and procedures.
Our Child Safety Policy sets out the school’s approach and commitment to creating a child safe organisation where children and young people are safe and feel safe; and provides the policy framework for the school’s approach to the Child Safety Standards.
Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, vulnerable children, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in Amsleigh Park Primary School 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.
By enacting the Child Safety Standards it is our intention:
- To provide a safe and caring school environment that meet the needs of all children and addresses their safety and wellbeing as a priority for all staff, parents and students.
- To protect Children from harm.
- To ensure that our school complies with all the requirements of the Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order 1359 and apply these requirements to all staff, contractors, volunteers and any other member of the school community involved in child-related work with our students.
- To raise community awareness about the importance of child safety, discuss and scrutinise concerns making it more difficult for abuse to occur or remain hidden.
The following policies directly relate to the Child Safety Standards.
Bullying Prevention Policy 2026
Child Safety Code Of Conduct 2026
Child Safety And Wellbeing Policy 2026
Child Abuse (including Grooming) Identification And Response Policy And Procedures 2026
Statement Of School Philosophy 2023
Yard Duty And Supervision Policy 2026