We strive to provide all students with an education and school community that gives them the best start to a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.

Koorie Education

At Harvest Home Primary School, we draw on the knowledge and insight of our regional Koorie Education Support Officer (KESO). We proudly fly three flags at the front of our school (Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander). Our staff and families collaborate to support the learning of our Koorie students through Individual Education Plans and regular Student Support Group meetings.

Our Koorie students are invited to collaborate on special school projects such as designing our interschool sport AFL jumpers and Acknowledgement of Country video.

We recognise and acknowledge the importance of significant dates throughout the year, regarding Indigenous peoples focus on truth-telling, reconciliation, and celebrating culture. We support this through classroom learning, activities and engagement clubs.

Some of these include:

• National Reconciliation Week (27 May–3 June) 
• NAIDOC Week (first full week of July) - Note; as this occurs during school holidays, this is acknowledged when students return to school

Disability Inclusion

Disability Inclusion­­ is a Victorian Government initiative designed so that schools can provide additional support for students with disability. It is tiered funding model using a strengths-based approach taking into account student voice/agency and parent collaboration. 

Some of the ways we support students with additional needs at Harvest Home Primary School include:

• making reasonable adjustments to support a child's participation on the same basis as their peers
• creating and implementing Individual Education Plans
• regular Student Support Group Meetings with parents / carers
• communication with external allied health professionals to discuss and implement recommendations for individual students
• additional support from Education Support Staff for eligible students
• intervention groups and programs for eligible students
• referrals for additional assessments and funding for eligible students

Break Times

At Harvest Home Primary School, we offer a variety of optional engagement clubs for students to attend during break times. These clubs change on a termly basis and a timetable is available in all learning spaces for students to refer to.

In addition to this, we have a supervised Passive Play area with a range of developmental toys and games. The Passive Play area supports students to feel engaged and connected to other students in a supportive environment. It also provides them with the opportunity to develop social skills and discover new interests.