Welcome to Picton Primary School

Nurturing Minds, Fostering Growth: Picton Primary School Welcomes You

Working together to create and maintain a school culture that enables every child to be safe, feel safe and thrive with their learning.

Established in 1861

Our School opened its original site in 1861.

Welcome to Picton Primary School

About Picton Primary School

At Picton Primary School we focus on the development of each child by providing them with opportunities to strive to achieve their potential in a caring, supportive, and safe environment.

We believe that every child can achieve their potential, but to do so, children need to feel safe, attend regularly and be actively engaged in their learning. Our vision is to enhance our already positive school culture and improve the prerequisites and enablers of learning to maximise student achievement.

We want to create responsible students who show respect and strive for success to achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

To work together to create and maintain a school culture and learning environment that enables every child to be safe, feel safe and thrive with their learning.

Our Motto

Love to Learn is the school motto and a unique graphic has been developed to highlight it when in use. In its simplest form its meaning is obvious, suggesting a love of learning is encouraged in the school. But it also has a second meaning that is inspired by what the Happy Tree offers to students.  Being a place of safety and comradeship, the Happy Tree reflects the values regarding creating a caring environment.

Our History

The original school for the Glen Iris district was located on land donated by local millowner and early settler, William Forrest. Some of the Forrest children received early education here. The school represented the growth of the district and the need to provide an education for settlers’ children. The school opened at the original site in 1861.

"It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the website of Picton PS. I am proud to be the Principal of a school that is the centre of the Picton community and provides quality education with strong support from all stakeholders..."

Learning

Learning at Picton Primary School

Dive into our ‘Learning’ pages, including ‘Attendance’ and ‘PBS,’ to uncover a wealth of information about our school’s approach to fostering a positive learning environment. Explore resources, strategies, and updates designed to enhance your child’s educational experience and ensure their success in every aspect of their learning journey.

Attendance

The Department of Education monitors student attendance and works with other agencies and service providers to maximise student engagement with learning...

PBS

PBS is our school-wide approach aimed at improving the academic and behavioural outcomes of all students...

Explore our parents information pages to find essential details about school policies, board and other valuable resources designed to keep you informed and engaged in your child’s educational journey. Stay connected and discover everything you need to support your child’s growth and success at our primary school.

Parent Information

Important Parent Information

P & C

The Parents and Citizens Association are an active and effective organisation, providing some much-needed support to the school…

Complaints & Concerns

You can feel confident that we will listen and respond to your concerns, and effectively manage and resolve complaints.

Enrolments

If your child turns 4 before 30 June 2026 (born between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022) they are... Application forms and enrolment information for all years are available here….

Get in Touch

Have a question or want to get in touch? Fill out our form, and we’ll be delighted to assist you with any inquiries or information you may need about our school!

Statement From Our Principal

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the website of Picton PS. I am proud to be the Principal of a school that is the centre of the Picton community and provides quality education with strong support from all stakeholders.

We ‘Love to Learn’ and work together to create and maintain a school culture and learning environment that enables every child to be safe, feel safe and to thrive with their learning. Through the implementation of academic and social emotional whole school approaches with low variance connected practice, we support students to develop the skills and understandings which will enable them to contribute meaningfully and ethically to society. We are a ‘PBS’ school and through fostering a culture of ‘Choose Respect’ and our values of, Responsibility, Respect and Success, our School is a great place to learn, work and develop strong relationships.

I look forward to working with families and staff as a united team to offer the best outcomes for students, who are at the centre of everything we do. I also look forward to actively working with the P&C Association and School Board to ensure we reach our targets and aspirations.

Sarah Perrett
Principal, Picton Primary School