This is a significant and exciting time to be the Principal of Lesmurdie Primary School. The recent redevelopment of our school has provided us with exceptional new facilities and a unique opportunity to align our physical environment with high-quality, future-focused teaching and learning.  Building on this momentum, our school community continues to work together to make a great school even better.  

In 2023, the Public School Review team commended our "highly scaffolded, clearly articulated and transparent process in improving teaching quality and student achievement and progress". This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff and our deep commitment to continuous improvement.  

Our Business Plan 2024–2026 sets a clear direction for our school, guided by our Vision:

For every student to approach learning with purpose, curiosity and optimism.

And our Mission:

To provide a respectful, safe and inclusive environment which supports our children to grow into young people capable of making a positive difference in the world through their engagement, action and contribution.

We are proud to drive whole-school improvement through three interconnected priorities:

Quality Teaching : A culture of learning for teaching excellence

At Lesmurdie Primary School, we foster a learning community in which every teacher is expected and supported to grow their professional capacity. Our staff work collaboratively to deliver consistent, high-impact teaching through agreed whole-school programs and lesson design that ensure low variance and connected practice across all year levels.

We advance professional skill and understanding through:

• Ongoing investment in staff development
• Observational feedback and reflection
• Evidence-based practice
• Use of explicit instruction, complemented by purposeful play-based and inquiry learning

We rigorously evaluate the impact of our teaching using student achievement and progress data. Our shared commitment to excellence ensures that every student is supported to make strong, continuous progress.

Wellbeing: A culture of wellbeing for students and staff  

We know that student wellbeing is foundational to success. At Lesmurdie PS, we are responsive to individual needs through effective case management and provide targeted support for students requiring additional care.

Our curriculum intentionally embeds resilience and mindfulness programs across all year levels. Through explicit instruction, students develop social and emotional competencies that support them throughout their schooling and beyond.

Partnerships: Connecting with our community

We recognise that strong relationships with families and the wider community are key to student success. Our school values and nurtures mutually respectful connections, and we promote two-way communication that is responsive, open and solution-focused.

We also celebrate and amplify student voice—in classrooms, across the school, and within the wider community. Students actively contribute to decision-making through representative roles, mentoring, and service projects, such as our Cambodian Sister School initiative, which develops leadership, global citizenship and empathy.

Looking Ahead

Our school’s purpose is grounded in the belief that every child is capable of success. We embrace our role in ensuring that each student receives the support, challenge and encouragement they need to thrive—not only academically, but also socially, emotionally, and personally.

Whether through our engaging STEM programs, evidence-based literacy and numeracy practices, or our inclusive play-based early learning environments, Lesmurdie Primary School is preparing students for a future in which they can make a positive difference through their engagement, action and contribution.

We warmly invite all parents, carers and community members to join us on this journey. Together, we can build on our proud history, embrace innovation, and shape a school where all children flourish—today and into the future.

Louise Armstrong - Principal