Welcome to Hughes Primary School!
Hughes is a vibrant and inclusive P–6 International Baccalaureate World School where our core values, Be Kind and Try Your Best, are lived and breathed by every member of our community, every day.
We are committed to providing a rigorous, inclusive and engaging education that enables every student to flourish. At the heart of our work is a belief that children deserve both strong foundations for learning and rich opportunities to apply, explore and extend their thinking. Through explicit teaching of essential knowledge and skills in English and Mathematics, our students develop the foundations they need to become confident, capable and curious learners. As an IB World School, we provide opportunities for students to transfer and apply their learning through rich, conceptually driven units of learning. Students explore authentic contexts, make connections between ideas, think deeply, collaborate with others and take meaningful action in response to their learning. Throughout their primary school experience, students develop the IB Learner Profile attributes and grow as internationally minded young people who value diverse perspectives, understand their place in the world and are committed to making it a better place.
Our commitment to international-mindedness is strengthened by our onsite Introductory English Centre (IEC), where students from across the world join our school community to participate in an intensive English language program. These students bring with them rich cultural experiences, languages, perspectives and stories that add tremendous value to our school. Their presence creates authentic opportunities for our students to learn from one another, appreciate different perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the diverse world in which they live.
We know that learning and wellbeing are inseparable. Every student deserves to feel safe, known, valued and included, and our approach to wellbeing is grounded in strong relationships, belonging and high expectations. As a Positive Education school, we provide a universal approach to wellbeing for every student, supporting children to understand themselves, develop their strengths, build positive relationships and develop the skills and dispositions they need to flourish. We celebrate the strengths, identities and diversity of our community through a wide range of special events, enrichment opportunities and partnerships with organisations across our local community.
Our school is strengthened by the people who make up our community. We have a dedicated and expert teaching team who work collaboratively and closely with students and families to create positive learning experiences and ensure every child is supported to reach their potential. Our strong P&C and School Board are valued partners in our work, and we are committed to genuine distributed leadership, where our community has a voice and an active role in shaping the future of Hughes. As Principal, I am proud to lead a school that combines warmth with high expectations, inclusion with excellence, and a strong sense of community with a clear commitment to continuous improvement. We want every child to leave Hughes not only with strong foundations for their next stage of learning, but with the confidence, curiosity, compassion and agency to contribute positively to the world around them.
We warmly welcome prospective families to visit Hughes, meet our staff and students, and experience our community for yourselves. We would love to show you what makes Hughes Primary School such a special place to learn and belong.
We look forward to getting to know you 😊
Marilyn Smith
Principal
