About Us
About Glendal Primary School
A Warm Welcome to Glendal Primary School
Established in 1971, Glendal Primary School is proudly situated on two and a half hectares of beautiful grounds in Glen Waverley, an eastern residential suburb of Melbourne approximately 20 kilometres from the central business district.
Our school enrolment primarily serves families residing within the designated school zone, with additional places offered to students from surrounding suburbs where vacancies arise (excluding most Foundation enrolments). In 2025, we have a funded enrolment of 885 students. Reflecting the rich diversity of our local community, our student population comes from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Facilities and Learning Environment
Glendal boasts modern, well-equipped facilities designed to support a dynamic learning experience. Our campus includes:
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- An administration building featuring a conference room, Foundation classrooms, staff offices, a Health Centre, and staffroom
- A dedicated arts centre
- A library and computer lab
- A specialised science building with six classrooms, plus dedicated areas for science, robotics, and literacy support including Reading Intervention and English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- A full-sized gymnasium and performing arts centre hosting assemblies (Junior, Middle and Senior), concerts, musical performances, physical education and music classes
- A total of 35 classrooms across the campus
Staff and Leadership
In 2025, Glendal Primary School employs 75 full-time and part-time teaching staff, supported by a team of dedicated support personnel. Our Leadership Team is comprised of the Principal, three Assistant Principals, one Leading Teacher and four Learning Specialists, all committed to providing high-quality education and fostering student wellbeing.
Curriculum and Programs
Our curriculum framework aligns with the Victorian Curriculum and encompasses the eight learning areas, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. We emphasise an integrated approach that explicitly teaches thinking and problem-solving skills, supported by a well-resourced STEM and digital technologies program.
Specialist subjects include:
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- Library
- Physical Education and Sport
- Music and Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Languages Other Than English (LOTE): Mandarin (Foundation–Year 6) and French (Years 5–6)
- Specialist science, technology and robotics programs across all year levels
Enrichment and Extracurricular Opportunities
Glendal provides a rich variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, including:
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- Science Talent Search
- Chess and Robotics clubs
- A wide range of sports
- Filmmaking
- Choir, Bollywood and Chinese dancing
- Orchestra, band, instrumental ensembles and performing arts productions
Our Community
Approximately 67% of our students speak a language other than English at home, representing more than 30 languages, including Mandarin, Sinhalese, Cantonese, Hindi and Tamil. Our EAL teaching program supports these students to develop the language skills and confidence required for academic and social success.
Deborah Grossek
Principal
