About Our School

Lalor North Primary School is not just a place to learn, it is a place to thrive. We welcome you to discover how our unique blend of academic strength, bilingual excellence, and inclusive community making our school a standout choice for families who want their children to grow into confident, capable global citizens.

Lalor North Primary School is a proud, high-performing government school located in the heart of Lalor, in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Established in 1971, we are a member of the Whittlesea network of schools, with a current enrolment of approximately 330 students. We serve a vibrant and multicultural community, with over 70% of our students coming from language backgrounds other than English.  Many of our families travel great distances to attend Lalor North Primary School and this is a point of pride that deeply enriches our curriculum and school culture.

Excellence in Bilingual Education

Lalor North Primary School is a state leader and national pioneer in bilingual education. We offer two exceptional bilingual programs in Greek and Macedonian, with deep roots in the local community and strong international recognition from the governments of Greece and North Macedonia. Our Greek Bilingual Curriculum Program, established in 1977, is the longest continuously running program of its kind in Victoria and is experiencing growth in enrolments. The Macedonian Bilingual Program, launched in 1984, continues to thrive, reaching record enrolments and achieving outstanding academic outcomes.

At Lalor North, bilingual education is a cornerstone of our curriculum. Students learn through language and about language, using Greek and Macedonian to access the full Victorian Curriculum 2.0. This deep immersion strengthens both cognitive development and cultural understanding. Our multilingual students also bring home this love of language, making Lalor North a truly international learning community.

Academic Excellence, Every Day

Our vision is to deliver a world class education where every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve their personal best. We are committed to high-impact, research informed teaching and learning practices grounded in the science of learning.

We provide:

• Rigorous, differentiated and cohesive curriculum programs that are carefully aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, ensuring continuity, depth, and progression across all year levels.
• A whole school model that incorporates explicit teaching in all curriculum areas, regular review, formative assessment, and targeted feedback to maximise student growth.
• A High Abilities Program and rich extension programs providing a challenge for students. These programs offer challenging content and opportunities to engage with peers, fostering a deeper understanding of subjects and promoting intellectual curiosity.
• Lunch time clubs for student engagement, participation and opportunities for learning. The programs offer social and emotional learning through common interests.
• A deep commitment to professional excellence, with staff engaged in ongoing professional learning, coaching, mentoring, peer observation, and collaborative planning through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• A data-driven culture where we use assessment to inform instruction, set goals, and stretch students to their next level of achievement.
• Sustainability education empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and values to act sustainably. Sustainability education aims to cultivate a deep understanding of interconnected systems and empower our students to make informed choices that benefit both people and the planet. 
• Technology Equity for all students. Technology equity in our school ensures all students have equal access to and opportunities to use digital technologies, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. This includes access to devices, internet, digital literacy learning, and supportive technical resources. 

Inclusive, Future Focused Learning Environment

We believe that every child deserves an inclusive, safe and engaging environment in which to learn and grow. At Lalor North, we foster a culture of student voice, agency and leadership, and design learning experiences that are authentic, relevant and intellectually challenging.

Our flexible and inclusive facilities include:

• Modern learning spaces with breakout areas that promote collaboration, creativity, and small-group targeted instruction.
• Purpose-built inclusive play spaces that support social development and sensory needs, engagement to build confidence and physical challenge.
• A unique, expansive sandpit and collaborative outdoor environments that spark imaginative play and inquiry.
• Technology-rich classrooms that support innovation and digital literacy.

Strong Partnership with Families and the Community

We understand that educational success is a shared responsibility. We are proud of our strong partnerships with families and community members, working together to provide an education that is aspirational, equitable and empowering. Parents are valued contributors to the life of our school and are regularly invited to participate in learning, events, the PFA council and included in decision-making processes.

At Lalor North Primary School, every student is known, valued, and challenged. We are united by our core values—Respect, Honesty, Unity, Success and Resilience, which guide our daily work and shape our future-focused vision for education.