Lemnos Primary School is a vibrant small rural school located 6 kilometres to the east of Shepparton in Greater Shepparton City. With over 90 years of history, the school follows a supportive village approach to education, emphasising close relationships with families, multi-age classes, and professional teachers.
At Lemnos Primary School, the focus is on developing children's thinking and independence skills. The school prides itself on providing a contemporary, engaging, and innovative teaching and learning environment. Students love coming to Lemnos Primary School because they know they can learn in a respectful and safe environment.
The school offers personalised and professional learning programmes for all students, with a strong emphasis on maximising their academic and social development. Computers and information technology are integrated across the curriculum, ensuring that children become technologically literate.
Lemnos Primary School is guided by core values, including the belief that children should learn and be encouraged to persist until they achieve their personal best. Excellence is recognised as an essential goal, and students are taught to respect themselves and others. They are also instilled with a sense of belonging to the Lemnos Village and are taught how they can positively contribute to village life.
The school believes in inspiring students through their learning experiences and instilling in them a belief in lifelong learning. Students are encouraged to take risks in their learning, knowing that risk-taking can lead to positive and lasting benefits.
The school's newly appointed substantive Principal, Kerry Miller, welcomes everyone to the Lemnos Primary School Website. She describes the school as a little school with a big vision and a huge heart. The students feel a strong sense of belonging and support from everyone, making the school feel like a family. The school prides itself on its ability to quickly identify students' needs and provide a personalised response.
Principal Miller invites parents to visit the school and discuss their child's needs, as well as explore how the school can support their learning journey.
Lemnos Primary School, often described as Shepparton's best kept secret, is committed to providing a high-quality education and helping students reach their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.