Principal's News
Sue Simadri
Dear Clayton North Primary School Community
Welcome to Term 2!
The 2025 Clayton North PS Annual Report was presented at school council last term. This is an opportunity for me to share this with families.
Our 2025 performance reflects a strong and positive trajectory across a number of key areas:
Learning:
Teacher judgements indicate high levels of student achievement, with 92.8% of students at or above expected standards in English and 90.4% in Mathematics—both significantly above similar schools and state averages.
NAPLAN results show solid performance in reading, and particularly strong Year 5 numeracy outcomes. Reading growth from Years 3 to 5 is a key strength, with 88.2% of students achieving medium or high growth.
Areas for focus:
Year 3 numeracy proficiency remains an area for continued improvement, with results below similar schools and state benchmarks. Numeracy growth will remain a key priority moving forward.
Wellbeing:
Student voice data is a highlight, with very strong endorsement in sense of connectedness (90.2%) and management of bullying (90.3%), both well above similar schools and state averages. This reflects a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture.
Engagement:
Student attendance remains broadly in line with state averages, with an average of 22.3 absence days per student. Continued focus on attendance and engagement will support improved learning continuity.
Staff and Parent Opinion:
Parent satisfaction remains strong at 86%, comparable with similar schools. Staff climate data (65.6%) indicates an opportunity to further strengthen staff engagement and collective efficacy, which is being addressed through ongoing leadership development and collaborative practices.
Overall, the school is performing strongly in student learning and wellbeing, with clear next steps identified in teaching and learning and staff climate.
Attached is the full report for your perusal.
Uniform
As we begin Term 2 and head into Autumn and Winter, the school expectation is that students wear the winter uniform – track pants, pinafores & t-shirt, skort & t-shirt, school jumper and school jacket. The school dress is not part of the winter uniform items. We seek parents’ support in ensuring that children are dressed warmly and in the correct gear.
The new fleece jacket is available online and in-store at PSW, offering appropriate warmth during Melbourne’s winter months.
2027 Prep Enrolments
If you are enrolling a sibling or your child or know of a family seeking to enrol their child into Prep, in 2027, please step through the following information. Enrolments are currently open and we look forward to welcoming your child to our school community.
Contact our school to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.
Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 31 July 2026.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 14 August 2026. If you receive an offer of placement, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from late January / early February 2027.
Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.
Attached is the timeline and a set of instructions to support completion of the online enrolment process.
Sue Simadri