Meadowbank Primary School (population approx 200) was established in 1997 as the result of a merger between Broadmeadows East Primary School and Eastmeadows Primary School. The school operates on the original Broadmeadows East school site and is housed in the same building, which was originally built in 1956. During 1998 and 2000 the school was extensively renovated. The school serves an outer suburban residential area of diverse cultures. Members of the Broadmeadows community have a strong sense of local identity, a sense of belonging to a local community and a real compassion for others.

A challenging and purposeful education program is offered. Emphasis is placed on: -

• Developing children's confidence and self-esteem.
• Encouraging home and school interaction.
• Developing literacy and numeracy skills.
• Providing children with the skills necessary to use information technology effectively.

The School believes that all students learn at different rates and in different ways. The learning program is designed to allow the children to reach their full potential and to give the children the skills necessary to enable them to continue effective learning throughout their lifetime. The curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Health and Physical Education, Society and the Environment, The Arts, Personal Development and LOTE. Emphasis has been given to the priority areas of English and the effective use of Learning Technologies.

We also offer programs involving: -

• Information/Communication
• Transition
• Technology                                                      
• Library
• Integration                                                       
• Perceptual Motor Program
• Personal Safety                                                
• Gymnastics                  
• Home Reading                                     
• Swimming P-6
• Toy Library                                                     
• Camping P-6
• Early Learning Centre and Play group  
• Inter school sports
• English as a Second Language              
• Excursions/Incursion programs

A Parent Liaison Aide and a Multicultural Aide provide support throughout the school. (Turkish/Arabic).

Staff members are hard working and enthusiastic with a willingness to undertake extensive professional development and to be innovative in their learning programs where it benefits students.

Meadowbank school policies and operation reflect local community needs. Children are grouped in traditional and composite grades, each group including children with a wide range of abilities and interests. Parent involvement is a vital part of our program and parents are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities including reading, library, excursions, sports, PMP program and many other activities related to specific events and activities.

The school personnel co-operate closely with neighbouring schools and pre schools. We are actively involved in transition programs for Years 6- 7 and Kindergarten to Prep.

The Physical environment of the school currently includes a Learning Technologies and Resource Room (Library), Art/Craft room, Multi -Purpose room and a Kinder/play group room. The facilities currently in the school include an enhanced office space and administration areas, staff facilities and a library/technology area, first aid facilities, shower/toilet for the disabled and multi- purpose room. The environment is enhanced by a developing native garden and high quality attractive playground equipment and shade protection. All rooms have individual heaters and air-conditioning for the comfort of all.

An active School Council is continually working with staff and the School community to further improve school facilities and the learning environment. Future plans include a range of community development activities to enhance the wider school community interaction and the planting of trees to provide shade and general improvements to the environment. In 2002 the efforts of the school community have been rewarded with two major awards - Keep Australia Beautiful City Pride Award and the Regional Garden Award for our "Get Back To Nature Garden".

Meadowbank Primary School provides a caring school environment where responsibility and positive attitudes towards others are valued and the skills and successes of the students in the wider school community are continually promoted through the provision of a quality education.

In 2001 the school became a member of the Quality in Schools project, taking on the process of continuous improvement of learning. This will continue into the future with a commitment from all at Meadowbank Primary School.