Newtown Primary School, established in 1877, is located in Aberdeen Street, Newtown, just 3km from the Geelong Central Business District. The school functions within a double storey main building, a four classroom complex based around the original Junior School building and additional classrooms, an extensive Library/Thinking and Learning Centre and a multi-purpose room. Spacious, attractive grounds add to the appeal of the historic buildings and well-equipped classrooms.

Newtown Primary School is committed to providing a high quality, stimulating and challenging curriculum in a caring and secure environment. Well-planned and evaluated programs are provided in the eight key learning areas of English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Language Other Than English (LOTE), Science, Technology, Studies of Society and the Environment and the Arts.

The teaching and non-teaching staff is committed to a team approach to program planning, delivery and evaluation. Staff members value their own professional development and are keen to work towards achieving whole school and personal goals.

The teachers at Newtown Primary School encourage and expect students to strive for excellence in all they do. Individual and team achievements are acknowledged and celebrated.

At Newtown Primary School, it is expected that students will:

• Develop skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and research
  
• Be actively involved in their learning plans and activities
• Develop a commitment to self-discipline
• Be able to work effectively and co-operatively in groups
• Make a personal commitment to achieving to the best of their ability
• Acquire strategies and attitudes that allow them to continually improve their knowledge and skills
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Newtown Primary School is committed to the notion of collective decision-making. The School Council with it's sub-committee structure allows teachers and parents shared access to the decision making process, while a Junior School Council facilitates student involvement.