Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Welcome to Palmerston District Primary School
Palmerston District Primary School is situated at the entrance of the Gungahlin District and was opened in 1995. The school celebrates all families and the contributions they make to our community. We currently have 719 students in classes from Preschool to Year 6. We teach Japanese as our additional language in Years 3 to 6, as well as The Arts and Health & Physical Education. In Kindergarten - Year 2 the Specialist Classes may include Japanese, Library, Music along with Health & PE.
We are a PBL (Positive Behaviours for Learning) school, a place where being safe, respectful learners shapes our day. Our values are working in the Winyu Way and everyone will be empowered to: Be connected, be kind, be curious, be inclusive and be resilient. The school values can be seen at the entrance to our school and both PBL and Our Winyu Way, are visible in all learning environments. ‘Palmy’ is our PBL mascot and delights our students whenever he appears for celebrations and special events.
Palmerston Primary strives to promote inclusive, quality learning environments, where each child is at the centre of learning. We support and challenge all students to achieve to the best of their abilities and we celebrate their successes.
In 2026, we pledge to our students:
Dear students of Palmerston,
We want for you, the freedom to be whatever you can dream…
- Expect the best of us.
- We will expect the best of you.
- It is time to think differently and act co-operatively to unite around kindness and be the solution.
- Have empathy for the circumstances of others.
- Have a sense of optimism about the future.
- Show the world your genius and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Be open minded and imagine what is possible.
- We will guide you.
- We will support you.
- We will challenge you.
- We will celebrate your achievements with you.
From All teachers of Palmerston Primary.