About our school

Located in a rural setting, 5km of Mount Gambier we offer both a Preschool and School program.

We provide high-quality curriculum which develops children’s knowledge, skills and strategies for learning and life.

Our school offers:

  • A knowledge-rich curriculum from high-quality teaching staff.
  • Additional intervention for children that require literacy, numeracy and/or social-emotional support.
  • Excellent facilities, including a a brand-new preschool facility, large oval, playground, outdoor learning spaces and well-resourced library.
  • Access to digital technology, including 1:1 laptops for our upper primary students.
  • Extra-curricular activities including a Pedal Prix Team, Young Environmental Leaders’ Program (YELP), Cultural Appreciation Framework with a large focus on our local Boandik culture and active student leadership team.
  • Great opportunities for parent and community involvement including an active Parent Club.

Moorak Primary and Preschool is an inclusive community which supports every learner to thrive.

Our Vision

Moorak Primary and Preschool we strive to develop independent, socially competent, innovative problem solvers who value life-long learning.

We will do this through high quality teaching programs that allow greater student agency and by developing independent powerful learners who demonstrate a growth mindset, strong social and emotional well-being and tolerance.

We recognise the importance of partnerships between children, staff and parents and we actively promote collaboration between our school community and businesses across the Limestone Coast and beyond.

Our Values

We will:

  • Respect ourselves, others and the environment around us. RESPECT
  • Take responsibility for our actions, learning and behaviour. RESPONSIBILITY
  • Be honest and demonstrate a considered sense of fairness. INTEGRITY
  • Cooperate and work collaboratively, leading or following as the situation demands. COLLABORATION
  • Remain focused and look for ways to reach our goals. NEVER giving up! PERSISTENCE
  • Manage and learn from difficulties and mistakes, bouncing back and being self-reliant. RESILIENCE

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We have been involved with Moorak Primary and Preschool for the past 10 years and have cherished every moment. Both of our boys have received outstanding support and encouragement from the exceptional teachers. Thanks to the dedicated staff, they have had numerous opportunities within the school and the broader community. We are incredibly grateful for the enriching experience Moorak has provided, equipping our boys with the skills to become wonderful individuals. We highly recommend this school to anyone seeking an environment where their child can grow, learn, and truly belong.

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