Prescott Primary

At Prescott Primary Northern, our philosophy is that education is as much about building character as it is about academic development and equipping students with specific skills. We believe that value-based education can strengthen students' self-esteem and help them develop ethical behaviour and social responsibility. We also know that in today's world parents are looking to our school to help their children understand and develop personal and social awareness and responsibility.

Our school values, RISE, (Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence) are an integral part of school life at Prescott. Students and staff are encouraged to display these values in all areas of their lives.

Our school is also committed to values education through an ongoing, planned and systematic program to promote and foster values development in our students. Our values theme this year “Up, up and away” has been inspired by Isaiah 60:1 - “Rise up and shine, for your light has come. The shining-greatness of the Lord has risen upon you."

Our vision is to know, experience and share our hope in Jesus Christ. Our mission is, because Your Child Matters, Prescott Primary Northern's mission is to provide a balanced educational program in a caring, Christian environment by preparing the mind for truth, the hands for service and the heart for heaven.

At Prescott Primary Northern, we are committed to promoting an understanding of the love of God by our own example and presentation of Biblical truth. Our teaching is God-centred and our ultimate goal is to bring children to their own relationship and commitment to Jesus as Lord and Saviour of their lives. We equip our students for lifelong learning by modeling Christ as the centre of our school through our personal relationships and interactions.

Future focused learning is important and valued at Prescott Primary Northern. Teachers are continually researching and exploring their teaching and learning practices and ensuring its effectiveness for preparing students for their future.

Prescott Primary Northern will always honour its Adventist identity, its commitment to Biblical truth and its tradition and past accomplishments when shaping the education opportunities offered to our students. We are mindful we must prepare our students to work and live well in the complexity and changing circumstances of the 21st century. Within this context we will constantly seek to better demonstrate and integrate our faith and special character while supporting quality teaching and improving the outcomes for all students.