About Us

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About Our Principal

Kerri Emonson on Wantirna South Primary School

Wantirna South Primary School prides itself on being a "community school", working hard to develop compassionate citizens who actively seek to 'Learn for Life'.

School History

In 1937 Mrs. S.H. Grogan wrote to Lieutenant Colonel the Honourable G.H. Knox, M.L.A. for Upper Yarra requesting the establishment of a school for the growing number of children in the Wantirna South area.

Meet The Staff

We have a great staff team at Wantirna South Primary School who are all very enthusiastic and passionate in what they do. Find out a little more about each staff member by click on the ‘Learn More’ button below

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School Profile

Wantirna South Primary School is located on Tyner Road West in the City of Knox. This is a large residential area in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

What Makes WaSPS Unique?

At Wantirna South Primary School we work hard to develop compassionate citizens who actively seek to ‘Learn for Life’.

Student Leadership

We have a strong focus on building student leadership, by providing our students with a variety of leadership roles and opportunities.

Learner Qualities

Our students and staff have worked together to co-design our ‘Learner Qualities’, which will be implemented in all classrooms by the end of 2020.

Student Voice & Agency

We are committed to developing student voice and agency, enabling our students to be active contributors in the learning and decision making throughout our school.