The RDPS Journey: From Good to Great

Two years ago, Rosewood Downs Primary School began a transformational journey. With new leadership and a renewed vision, we committed to the belief that getting 1% better every day would lead to extraordinary change when sustained over time. At the heart of this transformation were our new school values—values that quickly became embedded in every aspect of school life and culture.

Grounded in research that champions the power of positivity, we focused on celebrating what students do well. This approach has shaped a culture where children actively seek opportunities to succeed and feel recognised. Every student at RDPS knows The Rosewood Way—our shared understanding of expectations—and lives by it.

Through this focus, we’ve built a calm and orderly learning environment, recognised at the highest levels when RDPS was invited to present at the 2025 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. The results speak for themselves: over 90% of students now report positive experiences across key areas such as inclusion, bullying management, differentiated learning, and teacher support in the Attitudes to School Survey.

With consistent classrooms, motivated learners, and a culture of high expectations, RDPS now stands as a leading school. We proudly model a knowledge-rich curriculum, an environment conducive to deep learning, and student growth data that reflects the incredible strides we’ve made. The journey is ongoing—but our direction is clear, and our momentum is unstoppable.