About our school
Surrey Downs Primary School is a warm, inclusive community where every child is known, supported, and celebrated. We believe that when children feel they belong, they are ready tolearn, grow and thrive. This belief is captured in our school motto: Belong. Explore. Become.
Our Vision - Belong. Explore. Become.
At Surrey Downs Primary School, we believe that students thrive when they feel safe, supported and inspired. A strong sense of belonging and wellbeing enables every child to engage deeply in their learning and grow with confidence.
We are committed to building not only strong learners, but also great people, individuals who are prepared for success in school, in their future pathways, and throughout their lives.
We create a learning environment where every child is empowered to become:
- Confident in themselves and their abilities, with a strong sense of self-belief
- Capable, independent learners who are willing to embrace challenge and persist when learning is difficult
- Compassionate individuals who show care, respect, and understanding for others and their community
Our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide how we teach, how we interact, and how we learn, grow, and lead together as a connected school community.
Our Values - R.I.S.E
Our community is built on the shared values of RISE, which guide how we learn, interact, and grow together each day. These values are at the heart of our school culture and support students to develop into respectful, responsible, and compassionate individuals.
Respect: We value ourselves, others, and our environment. We show consideration, kindness, and appreciation in all interactions.
Integrity: We act honestly and take responsibility for our choices. We strive to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Strength: We demonstrate resilience, perseverance, and courage. We embrace challenges and learn from setbacks.
Empathy: We understand and care for others. We recognise different perspectives and treat others with compassion and fairness.
These values are explicitly taught, consistently modelled by staff, and embedded into everyday learning and interactions across the school. They underpin our expectations for behaviour, support positive relationships, and help create a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment where every child can thrive.
Our facilities
A New Era at Surrey Downs
Designed to support the future of teaching, learning and wellbeing for our students and community, we are proud to announce that our full school redevelopment is well underway.
Our new purpose-built facilities will provide contemporary, flexible learning spaces that inspire collaboration, creativity and inclusion.
The redevelopment includes specialist teaching areas, a modern library resource centre, wellbeing hub, leadership and administration spaces, upgraded staff facilities, a canteen, and improved amenities for students and staff.
Beautifully landscaped outdoor learning environments will further enhance opportunities for play, exploration and connection with nature.
With accessibility, safety and student wellbeing at the centre, the new build reflects our commitment to delivering an outstanding, future-focused education where every child feels supported to Belong, Explore and Become.
This significant $16.5 million investment marks an exciting new chapter for our school community and reinforces our vision of creating a welcoming, inclusive and innovative learning environment where every student is empowered to thrive.
"From the moment our family joined Surrey Downs Primary School, we felt welcomed and supported. The staff genuinely care about each child, not just academically but emotionally and socially too. We've seen our child grow in confidence, resilience, and kindness—all thanks to the school’s nurturing environment and focus on strong values like respect and empathy. We love that the school teaches not just 'what' to learn, but 'how' to be a good person. It's a community we're proud to be part of."