Welcome to Belmont Primary School we are proud of our strong sense of community and a love of learning that underpins everything we do.
We believe that the key to student success lies in a genuine partnership between home, school, and the wider community. Parents are encouraged to be active participants in their child’s education, and we are fortunate to have a high level of involvement from our families. Every day, parents contribute by helping in the classroom with activities such as listening to children read, supporting journal writing, assisting with mathematics, and volunteering at sporting events, excursions, and special school programs. Our active Parents and Friends Club and School Council play a key role in fostering community connections and supporting school initiatives.
At Belmont, our professional and dedicated staff are committed to excellence and share a core belief that happy, engaged children learn best. We consistently achieve strong academic results and offer outstanding specialist programs in Art, Physical Education, Performing Arts, and STEM.
In addition to our core curriculum, we provide a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance student learning, including camps, swimming programs, music tuition, and a range of sporting opportunities.
From their very first day at Belmont, children join a welcoming and inclusive community where their social and emotional wellbeing is a priority. Equipping students with essential social skills and values is a vital part of our curriculum and is embedded in all aspects of school life.
We strive to nurture confident, resilient and capable learners who are ready to thrive both at school and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our vibrant school community.
Principal’s Welcome
Welcome to Belmont Primary School, where we provide a friendly, safe and supportive learning environment for all of our students, staff and other members of our school community. Our school motto is ‘Learning Together’.
Preparing students for a changing world is essential. At Belmont Primary School, we offer a comprehensive coverage of the Victorian Curriculum. Our staff deliver consistent, high-quality teaching and learning tasks that are aligned with our school’s agreed approaches. A strong focus on Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Core Knowledge Units are at the core of our learning programs. Our specialist programs include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Physical Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. These programs provide all of our students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of learning opportunities beyond their classroom. Strategic use of technology is supported throughout the curriculum and is highlighted by student access to a range of technology tools across all year levels.
Our team of professional educators and dedicated support staff take great pride in setting high expectations for all students, their colleagues, themselves to ensure that students can reach their full social, emotional and academic learning potential. In recognising the importance of continuing to be innovative and embracing research-based best practice, our staff are committed to undertaking ongoing professional learning to maintain the highest levels of educational expertise.
Belmont P.S has a long tradition of parent involvement, both within the classroom and in other special activities. We value the partnership that develops between our parent community and members of staff. It is this team approach to you child’s education that enables us to deliver excellence in children’s education.
The most important members of our school community are our students. Whether your child is one of our new students or someone who has been with us throughout their entire primary school education, each child is treated as individual. We take great pride in celebrating student achievements and embrace unique qualities that everyone brings to make our school an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all.
Belmont Primary School is a safe and supportive learning environment where everyone has the opportunity to be their best.
Craig Smith
Principal
Our Staff
Staffing Structure 2025
Principal – Craig Smith
Assistant Principal – Sharon Long
Inclusion Leader – Adelle Preston
Business Manager – Kelly Wilde
Administration – Alannah McCook & Erin Gear
Administration Support – Deanne Sutherland
Foundation Teachers – Mitch Bruns & Eliza Lambert
Grade 1/2 Teachers – Megan Leishman, Paul McArdle, Caitlin Richardson, Kirsten Baker & Lorann Elkington
Grade 3/4 Teachers – Craig Corker, Caitlyn Evans, Ben Abbey & Elise Travers
Grade 5/6 Teachers – Michael Blaine, Tori Muller, Taylor Meesen & Jess Boyd
Physical Education – Amy Parsons, Julie Keating & Phoebe Gowers
Visual Art – Emma Johnson & Phoebe Gowers
Performing Arts – Temae Moorfoot, Lucinda Eales & Shanelle Craven
STEM – Georgina Edgar & Lisa Hickey
Tutor Learning Initiative – Shanelle Craven
Literacy Intervention – Naomi Barnes
Education Support – Maree Koch, Fiona DiPaoli, Jamie Demis, Thomas Duncan, Charlotte Mitchell, Lauren Schwab & Julz Fotiniotis
School Information
School Hours and Attendance at Belmont Primary School
Daily Schedule:
- Start of School: 9:00 am
- Recess: 11:00 – 11:30 am
- Lunch Eating Time (in classrooms): 1:30 – 1:40 pm
- Lunch Play: 1:40 – 2:30 pm
- End of School Day: 3:30 pm
To ensure a smooth start to the day, we encourage students to arrive by 8:45 am, when yard supervision begins. This allows time for students to settle in, place their bags, visit the amenities and catch up with friends before the bell rings. After school, staff supervise the yard until 3:45 pm. Any students not collected by this time will wait in the office until a parent or guardian arrives.
Attendance and Absences:
Regular attendance is essential for your child’s academic success, social development and sense of routine. If your child needs to be picked up early, please visit the office to sign them out.
In the event of an absence, we ask that you record it via Compass on the morning of the absence. If your child is marked absent without explanation, you will receive a text at 10:00 am and will need to log the absence in Compass or call the office to confirm.
Reports and Parent-Teacher Interviews
Students receive written reports twice a year, in June and December. We also have continual reporting for our students throughout each school term through three separate learning tasks, which are uploaded to Compass. Parent-teacher interviews are held following the release of the June report to provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and learning goals.
If you wish to discuss your child’s progress at any other time, please contact their teacher to arrange a meeting at a mutually convenient time.
Student Leadership
We believe that student leadership is an important way to help students develop confidence, organisational skills, public speaking abilities and leadership qualities that will prepare them for future opportunities. Our leadership roles empower students to be active contributors to their school community.
School Captains and Vice Captains
Our School Captains and Vice Captains proudly represent the student body. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading weekly assemblies,
- Collaborating with staff, other student leaders, and peers, and
- Representing the school at key events throughout the year.
These roles provide valuable opportunities for students to lead by example and strengthen their leadership capabilities.
Our 2025 School Captains and Vice Captains are:
- School Captains: Evie and Isla
- School Vice Captains: Aidan and Summer-Grace
House Captains
Belmont Primary School has three school houses: Regent, Pleasant, and Thomson, with students divided into these houses upon joining the school. House Captains represent and lead their house teams during key sports competitions, including Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country events.
At these events, students earn house points, and trophies are awarded to the winning house. House Captains serve as role models and encourage teamwork, house spirit and positive participation.
Our 2025 House Captains and Vice Captains are:
Thomson (Red)
- Captains: Milla and Gwen
- Vice-Captains: Lucy and Hamish
Pleasant (Blue)
- Captains: Keeva and Tully
- Vice-Captains: Roy and Edward
Regent (Gold)
- Captains: Sophie and Ruby
- Vice-Captains: Cooper and Jack
Student Voice Representatives
The Student Voice Representatives include one student from each class, chosen to represent their peers in decision-making and event planning. This leadership group coordinates special events each term, often with a focus on fundraising for selected charities or organisations. These opportunities help students develop problem-solving skills and make meaningful contributions to the school community.
Sustainability Leaders
Belmont Primary School is committed to fostering a sustainable and environmentally conscious community. Each class elects a Sustainability Leader who works alongside other leaders to create and implement initiatives that support sustainability and environmental awareness within the school. Through these leadership opportunities, our students gain valuable skills, grow in confidence and deepen their understanding of teamwork, responsibility and active citizenship, all of which prepare them to become thoughtful and capable leaders in the future.