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Seaford North Primary School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 477
Type Co-educational
Opened 1969
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 21
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Seaford North Primary School is a government co-educational primary school in Seaford, Victoria. It teaches the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Australian Curriculum, and is an authorised IB World School. English is a core subject across all year levels with two hours daily, and German is offered as a LOTE. It integrates ICT and digital learning across the curriculum and emphasises inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness. Located on grounds in a bay-side suburb near the Seaford-Edithvale Wetlands, the school opened in 1969. The science program offers specialist classes from Foundation to Year 6, using wetlands and the beach for investigations. Visual Art is taught weekly in a dedicated space, and Mandarin Chinese is taught across the school as the LOTE. Wellbeing programs include The Resilience Project and cross-age buddy initiatives, with breakfast and lunch-time clubs.

81 Hallifax Street, Seaford Victoria 3198

The Essentials

Seaford North Primary School has 477 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English.

Location
81 Hallifax Street, Seaford, Victoria 3198, Australia. Seaford North Primary School is located in a bay-side suburb 5 km from Frankston and approximately 35 kilometres south of Melbourne; it sits on extensive grounds near the Seaford-Edithvale Wetlands.

Stages
Prep/Foundation to Year 6

Type
Co-educational government primary school

Additional learning support
Disability and Inclusion Team Leader coordinates targeted academic support or intervention; inclusive education.

School day structure
The school day runs from 9:00 to 3:30, with 9:00–10:40 (Sessions 1–2), recess 10:40–11:10, 11:10–12:50 (Sessions 3–4), lunch 12:50–1:00, lunch time 1:00–1:50, and 1:50–3:30 (Sessions 5–6).

Bus service
The school has a bus named 'GUS' to support excursions and camps; parents can pay an economical annual levy or per excursion for transportation costs.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are compulsory. The PSW uniform range includes summer items (blue/white check dress; navy shorts or culottes; navy/sky-blue polo shirt; navy hat) and winter items (tunic/pinafore; navy polo shirt; tights or leggings; navy pants; navy rugby top or polar fleece with the logo). Footwear must be black and closed-toe; Year 6 windcheater is available; uniforms are purchased from Primary School Wear in Carrum Downs or online, and items should be named.

Food Options
Subway lunches are available on Fridays; orders are placed via canteenhub.com.au; the order cutoff is Wednesday at 10:30am.

House System
Seaford North Primary School uses a house system. House athletics and cross-country events are held, and students wear house-coloured T‑shirts for events; house-coloured T-shirts can be purchased from the school office; inter-school sports have designated uniforms provided by the school.

Governance and Ownership
Public government primary school in Victoria; authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application or enrolment fee for students enrolling at Seaford North Primary School. Instruction in the standard curriculum at Victorian government primary schools is provided free of tuition; parent payments are limited to essential items, optional extras and voluntary contributions.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- There are no tuition fees charged for any year group (Foundation/Prep to Year 6). Instruction in the Department of Education curriculum is provided without a tuition charge. Parent requests for payments relate to Essential Student Learning Items (for example, consumables and workbooks), Optional Items (electives, instrument lessons, extra‑curricular activities) and Voluntary Contributions. No compulsory per‑term or per‑year tuition charge is applied to families.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Parent payment requests and invoices are issued by the school under School Council–approved Parent Payment Arrangements. Charges for essential items and optional extras are generally communicated at the start of the school year and may be billed per year, per term or as individual activity invoices (for example excursions, camps or elective programs). Payment plans and staged payments are routinely offered and can be arranged through the school on request. Statements and family payment details follow the school's Parent Payment Arrangements procedure.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable to Seaford North Primary School; the school is a day primary school and does not provide boarding services.

Other costs and fees

- Essential Student Learning Items: Families are asked to pay for or supply consumable learning items and curriculum resources (booklists, stationery, workbooks, craft materials, printing supplies). These are charged as part of Parent Payment Arrangements or listed on year‑level booklists.

- Camps, excursions and incursions: Students in particular year levels (for example upper primary camps and year‑level excursions) incur user‑pays charges. These charges are billed separately when events are scheduled. Newsletters and school communications list due dates and final payment notices for specific activities.

- Optional programs and extras: Optional items such as instrumental music lessons, extra‑curricular programs, school photos, graduation events or specialised elective activities are charged separately as optional items. Participation is voluntary and charges are itemised.

- Uniforms: School uniform is compulsory. A Seaford North Primary School uniform price list is published, with individual garment prices for polos, jackets, trackpants, shorts, tunics and accessories; uniforms are available through the approved supplier (Primary School Wear / PSW). Example listed prices in the school's uniform price list include polo shirts, jackets and trackpants (price list available from the school's uniform supplier).

- Parents & Friends membership: Membership of the school Parents & Friends association carries a nominal annual membership fee (for example the Parents & Friends membership fee is listed as $1.00 per year). Fundraising and voluntary contributions organised by the P&F are additional optional items.

Refund information

- Refunds for voluntary contributions, optional items or activity fees are handled in line with the Department of Education Parent Payments guidance and local school procedures. Refunds are provided where it is reasonable and fair to do so and take into account whether a cost has already been incurred by the school; requests for refunds are considered on a case‑by‑case basis and alternative arrangements (credits or partial refunds) may apply. Schools also offer financial assistance options for families experiencing hardship.

Fee payment options

- The school provides multiple payment methods consistent with standard Victorian government school practice. Available payment channels typically include online school payment portals (Compass or similar), BPay, direct deposit (EFT), EFTPOS/credit card payments at the office, Centrepay (for Centrelink recipients) and cash. Uniform purchases may be made through the approved supplier (PSW) using that supplier's payment options; the uniform order process may also accept Qkr! or school app orders where enabled. Payment plans and Centrepay instalments are available for families who require them.

Summary note on published detail available

- Seaford North publishes a School Council–approved Parent Payment Arrangements document and a uniform price list. The school's Parent Payment Arrangements set out the categories of charges (Essential Student Learning Items, Optional Items and Voluntary Contributions) and how family payments are managed; specific per‑year or per‑term tuition charges are not applied because the school does not charge tuition. For line‑by‑line dollar amounts for year‑level essential charges or a current consolidated fee schedule for 2026/27, consult the school's current Parent Payment Arrangements and published year‑level booklists (the school's Parent Payment Arrangements document provides the itemised charges the school applies).
Academics

Seaford North Primary School teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and is an authorised IB World School. The PYP fully accommodates the demands of our national and Victorian curriculum. English is a core subject across all year levels, with two hours of English taught each day and a focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening and literature. Languages Other Than English include German, offered as part of the language program. ICT and digital learning are integrated across the curriculum, with digital technologies a mandated component of the Victorian Curriculum F-10. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness.

Gifted and Talented
Differentiation is used to ensure students work at their level.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Resilience Project is implemented across the school (F-6) to build resilience, mindfulness, gratitude and empathy. Students use the Resilience Project Student Journal for lessons in Empathy, Mindfulness, Gratitude and Emotional literacy. The program supports mental health, decision making and coping skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school uses a range of wellbeing supports and individual planning including Student Support Groups (SSG), Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behaviour Support Plans under the Disability and Inclusion Program (DIP). Referrals to Student Support Services and external agencies such as Lookout, Headspace, Navigator or The Orange Door are available. A trauma-informed approach guides work with students who have experienced trauma.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction. A small proportion of students are learning English as an additional language; in 2023, 1% of students had English as an additional language. Education Plans and IEPs are used for students with EAL needs.

Mental Wellbeing
The Resilience Project supports resilience, mindfulness, gratitude and emotional literacy across the school. A trauma-informed approach is used to support students who have experienced trauma and wellbeing staff provide targeted supports.

Safeguarding
Child Safe Responding and Reporting Obligations (including Mandatory Reporting) policies and procedures protect students; staff and the school community follow safeguarding guidelines to report concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Seaford North Primary School is located in a quiet bay-side suburb 5 km from Frankston. The school sits on extensive grounds with a rural setting and is close to the Seaford-Edithvale Wetlands. The school was opened in 1969 and has steadily grown over the years. It has an open-plan learning environment and an engaging curriculum that caters for students' individual needs and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Community
The school community is supported by the Parents and Friends of Seaford North Primary School, a group that welcomes families and encourages involvement in school life. Its aims include contributing to the wellbeing of the school community, encouraging parent participation, providing opportunities to share ideas, working with the school council and the principal, and raising funds for the school. Meetings are published in the school newsletter and membership costs 1 dollar per year. The school also hosts events such as the SNPS fete, which involves the broader community and acknowledges donations and sponsorship.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents and Friends of Seaford North Primary School acts as the school's parent and friends association, established as a meeting point and place of welcome for the broader school community. It aims to contribute to the wellbeing of the school, encourage the participation of all parents in school life, provide opportunities to share ideas, and work in cooperation with the school council and the principal. It also provides information for parents to extend their understanding of school issues and to raise funds for the school's benefit. Dates of meetings are published in the school newsletter, and membership fees are 1 dollar per year. In 2024, the President was Justine Fletcher-Dobson, the Vice-President Scott Boreham, the Treasurer Jean-Francois Barallon, and the Secretary Bridget Mohr.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a hands-on science program with specialist science classes for Foundation to Year 6. The science curriculum emphasizes inquiry skills, including questioning, planning and conducting investigations, data analysis and communicating results. It uses the wetlands, beach and surrounding grounds to support science learning.

Arts & Creative
Visual Art is taught in a bright, dedicated space with new facilities planned to include a brand new visual arts room. Each class has a 50-minute weekly Visual Art lesson. Students explore painting, drawing, construction, printing, collage, modelling and textiles, with lessons designed using the IB PYP model of inquiry.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin Chinese is taught across the school as the LOTE program. In 2015 Mandarin began across the school. All students participate in weekly lessons to speak and write Mandarin and to learn about Chinese culture.

Social & Hobbies
Students have opportunities to join lunch-time activities and clubs, and there is a breakfast club to support social connection. The school runs wellbeing programs including The Resilience Project, which focuses on empathy, gratitude and mindfulness. These initiatives contribute to social development and school-wide wellbeing.

Leadership & Professional
The school encourages student leadership through various leadership opportunities. The Junior School Council provides a channel for student voice, with other year-level forums such as meetings and focus groups. Staff support and facilitate these structures to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school uses universal wellbeing and engagement strategies to promote a safe, inclusive environment and positive behaviour. The Resilience Project, Rights, Resilience and Respectful Relationships, Circle Time, Restorative Practices and Zones of Regulation are implemented as part of the school-wide wellbeing program. There are lunch-time activities and clubs and breakfast club to support social connection, and cross-age connections through athletics and buddy programs.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. All Foundation to Year 6 students participate in a 60-minute Mandarin LOTE session each week with a qualified LOTE teacher. A range of mother tongue languages are identified among the school community, including Dutch, Croatian, French, Hungarian, Russian, Afrikaans, Urdu, Greek, Italian and Cantonese, and mother tongue learning is celebrated where possible. Support is provided for students who enter with little or no English, including tailored Individual Education Plans and language interventions.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches English as the language of instruction and provides Mandarin as a Language Other Than English (LOTE) for all students.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrolment eligibility. Seaford North Primary School has an enrolment restriction for 2027. Approved entry criteria are: students who live within the school zone; students with a sibling attending the school at the same time; and students seeking enrolment on compassionate grounds. The department will review this enrolment restriction yearly and provide updated advice for the subsequent school year. 2. School zone guarantee and placement policy. Students residing within the school zone are guaranteed a place at Seaford North Primary School, determined on the basis of permanent residential address. The school uses the Placement Policy to allocate places and may enrol at another school if places are available. 3. Foundation (Prep) enrolments. All Victorian government schools follow the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline. For more information about Foundation enrolments, refer to the enrolment timeline. 4. Tours for zoned families. School tours are offered from the beginning of Term 2 on Mondays at 10:00am; bookings are essential. The booking information includes the number of attendees, the name and phone number of the person making the booking, whether you are in or out of zone, and the facility or school the child currently attends. 5. Other year levels. If enrolling at year levels other than Foundation, contact the school for more information. 6. Documents and enrolment forms. Foundation (Prep) enrolments require documents such as a birth certificate, an Immunisation History Statement, and proof of address. Enrolment applications may require additional documents, including rental agreements or two items proving residency. A Foundation child must be five years of age by 30 April 2023. Immunisation certificates and other information should be provided at enrolment. Optional: a statutory declaration confirming address arrangements may be requested.
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