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CELEBRATING PUBLIC EDUCATION E

enabler. We know that with the right support, every child thrives.

navigating all the challenges of the pandemic.

This year, Victoria is marking the historic milestone of 150 years of public education, and it is the theme of this Education Week.

During Education Week — from May 22 to 28 — I encourage every student, parent, carer, teacher and educator to take part in the variety of events and activities being held across the state. You will get so much out of it.

Victorians are also invited to contribute to a 150 Years of Public Education digital time capsule by emailing school memories — be they photos, reports or trivia — to: 150years@education.vic.gov.au

ducation Week is always a time of celebration, but this year's feels extra special.

Of the schools opened in 1872, the year the Public Education Act was enshrined into law, more than 150 state schools are still open today.

In 2022, there are now more than 1500 schools providing education to Victorian communities, cementing our future as the 'Education State'.

Public education has changed lives, there's no doubt about that. It is the great

This year is all about commemorating the past, celebrating the present and imagining the future of education here in Victoria.

It's an opportunity for all schools, higher education providers and early childhood education and care services to showcase their role in our state's education story.

A story that now includes successfully

For details of events in your area, go to vic.gov.au/education-week-2022 or for more information about the 150 year celebrations visit vic.gov.au/150years I encourage everyone to celebrate and support public education in Victoria and Education Week 2022.

James Merlino Victorian Education Minister

EDUCATION IS FOREVER CHANGING E

ducation Week is packed with activities at Mooroopna North Primary School, with students getting an insight into the past, present and future on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The week will begin with cutting out all technology and the old blackboards coming out, as students get a taste of learning in the past.

Principal Michelle Duke said the children would experience school “like our grandparents did“.

“Students will come dressed in old-style clothing rather than uniforms and even think about getting those little cartons of milk that their grandparents had,“ she said.

Teachers will also dress up, to reflect how society has changed over the years.

“Women needed to have their dresses at certain lengths, which highlight that we've been able to achieve equality and fairness since then,“ Ms Duke said.

“It's so they [students] can understand what their parents and grandparents went through and that leads into the rest of the week.“

Imagining what’s to come: Students will get to look ahead to their future selves.

Wednesday will be an open day where the school celebrates the present, showcasing “best practice education“.

“We use an explicit phonics approach to teaching and decodable readers and a writing revolution approach to teaching writing,“ Ms Duke said.

“In numeracy, we have a game space open-ended and narrative-first approach.“ Then Friday is all about imagining the future of education in Victoria.

It will be a day when students can envisage their future self and dress-up as the career they might one day have.

“It's focusing on the possibilities and the options that are open to our students because of the education they can access,“ teacher Rebecca Brown said.

“Education is forever changing — we need to make sure we're updating our practices to match the research that comes out.

“The fact that we're lifelong learners — we learn to talk and walk, then we learn to deal with emotional experiences.“

Blast from the past: Mooroopna North Primary School students will be going from whiteboards to chalkboards on the first day of Education Week.

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PUTTING THE WOW INTO SCHOOL B

adges, ribbons and certificates will be awarded at Wilmot Road Primary School during Education Week to celebrate the work and achievements of students.

The school will present its Wonders of Wilmot (WOW) and Citizenship awards.

Usually an annual event, this will be the first time it has been held in two years due to COVID-19.

Principal Sharon Thompson said the WOW was a “prestigious award“ that meant a lot to students.

“They recognise a number of children across each year level, who have a flair in a certain curriculum area,“ she said.

“It might be performing arts, art, PE, ICT, science, writing — with our little ones we have a handwriting award — really different sorts of things so that children can be recognised.“ Ms Thompson said it was a “rigorous process“ to find out who the award recipients would be.

“It is a coveted award, they look at all the work as well as the attitude of the children.“ Ms Thompson also highlighted the importance of the Citizenship award and how it awards an“all rounded child“.

“Someone who's really showing great signs of being a great community leader in the future.

Hard at work: The WOW awards recognise a number of children across each year level, who have a flair in a certain curriculum area.

“They look out for others and care for others and they use their initiative, and they show empathy and understanding for others.“ It is a day for students to know what they can achieve, recognise their

Learning experience: Education Week at Wilmot Road Primary School is a chance to acknowledge the achievements and efforts of students.

aspirations and enjoy finally celebrating with their family and friends post-COVID restrictions.

“The children are really excited by it, parents take photos of the children with their awards and with the guest

speaker who works in the community,“ Ms Thompson said.

“It's a real opportunity to recognise those students who are really fabulous in our school, but may not get the opportunity of publicly being recognised all the time.“

What an exciting time for education in our region

The Shepparton Education Plan After years of campaigning for better education for our young people, I am delighted to see the Shepparton Education Plan roll out and benefit our students.

together to ensure better facilities and resources was a huge task but worthwhile when we see secondary school students enjoying the same – if not a better – educational experience as their metropolitan counterparts.

The $140 million plan included the building of our state-of-the-art Greater Shepparton Secondary College, which opened earlier this year. Merging four schools

Part of the plan was the establishment of the Children and Families Centre, where three and four-year-old kindergarten students thriving in the stunning new facility.

The centre has everything young children need to begin their educational journey and help them transition easily into primary school.

The fourth stage of the plan has been unveiled, which focuses on the pathway to tertiary education. I am excited to see how this huge investment in education will lift the aspirations of our students today and for decades to come.

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KEEPING FAMILIES CONNECTED V

erney Road School will have a focus on ‘connected families’ during Education Week.

Principal Angela Buxton said with families visiting the school, it will help students explore the importance of family connections at home and at Verney Road School.

“We will be incorporating our celebrations with the National Simultaneous Storytime where family members are invited in for the shared reading and a morning tea,“ she said.

Ms Buxton said the National Simultaneous Storytime was “a lovely event that promotes literacy and family connection across the school“.

“Our families are so important, so we run on a model of connected families and the family is at the centre.“ Ms Buxton said this can impact the learning outcomes for students.

“If anybody does anything to support their family, it can help promote great learning outcomes for our students.

“Our celebrations will allow parents and carers to participate in these events, and we pride ourselves on the strong positive connections we have with our families.“ Ms Buxton said it was a “great opportunity“ to reconnect with families after the past couple of years due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Education Week will provides a chance to “celebrate the great teaching and learning that happens“ at the school.

National Sorry Day also falls during Education Week, on May 26, so the school plans to acknowledge First Nations people.

Telling tales: Verney Road School will participate in National Simultaneous Storytime during Education Week.

“It’s a very significant event, and we promote that understanding across our entire school community,“ Ms Buxton said.

Wilmot Road Primary School Wilmot Road Primary School is a vibrant mul�cultural school, situated in south Shepparton.

The school’s mo�o is ‘Happiness Through Achievement’, which is achieved by providing an inclusive, rigorous learning environment that challenges and engages students to grow as passionate learners. The school has sustained strong student improvement over a number of years. The values are: Respect, Rela�onships, Excellence, Fairness, Honesty and Success.

The school’s core belief is that every child can learn. Educa�on Support staff work across all classrooms, and the school operates a rigorous Interven�on and Accelera�on program.

Specialist teachers cover the areas of Performing and Visual Arts, PE and Digital Technologies.

The school also supports learning through a targeted camps and excursions program. Learning is supported through resourcing all areas and has a strong technology program. All students have access to a computer in their classrooms.

The school values strong student leadership within the school and provides opportuni�es for our students through School and House Captains and Junior School Council. Our TOP Scholarship program is sponsored by local business and is designed to strengthen community links in pursuit of excellence.

Wilmot Road Primary School staff support students and

Excellence in Supportive Learning

their families within the school and enable connec�ons with the wider community. Family Liaison Officers, Koorie Educa�on Support Officer, Well–being Team, School Nurse, Play Therapist, Speech Pathologists and Occupa�onal Therapists and Paediatric Clinic all contribute to student achievement. The school offers an out of school hours care program, homework club, play group, breakfast program and sports teams. A Community Hub facilitates connec�ons with the community, providing a range of ac�vi�es for adults and toddlers.

Principal Sharon Thompson School Tours: By appointment Foundation to Year 6 | 262 students 84-90 Wilmot Rd, Shepparton, Victoria | 5821 4953 www.wilmotrd.edu.au

Verney Road School, in partnership with parents, carers and the community, provides an opportunity for all children to have a meaningful and worthwhile education that maximises their talents and abilities and enhances respect and self-esteem while preparing each individual for a purposeful pathway into adulthood.

The school offers a range of programs from Early Education through to a VCAL program for our Senior Students.

Our school values are: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be a Learner Enrolment enquiries welcome, please contact Principal Angela Buxton.

03 5821 8185 Verney.road.sch@education.vic.gov.au

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Education Week 2022 May 22-28

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A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS

Pay it forward: Monique, Lobe a former St Georges Road Primary School student, gives back to her students what she was given at school — opportunities and support.

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his year’s Education Week theme of ‘150 years of public education’ has made the staff at St Georges Road Primary School reflect on the school’s contribution to education in Shepparton and celebrate its achievements.

“Education is, of course, about providing the foundations of numeracy and literacy but it’s also much more than this,” principal Adam Burbidge said.

“It is about educating the whole child and creating individuals with the confidence and values that ensures

they go on to become happy and positive people who can contribute positively to society.

“We are proud of our broad curriculum, which incorporates the specialist programs of visual arts, music, physical education and Italian.”

Mr Burbidge said the specialisation, along with a strong social curriculum program, helped to ensure the students developed into happy, healthy, well-rounded individuals.

St Georges Road Primary School first

Flying high: Lucy, former St Georges Road Primary School student, is now a pilot. opened its doors to students in 1953.

learn and to work.

Since its establishment the school has, like the city of Shepparton, grown and changed a great deal, developing an identity that would have been unimaginable in the 1950s.

“Who would have thought that country Victoria would boast a school of true international representation? A place where everyone belongs.”

“The school’s identity represents, at its core, the wonderful diversity within our population, with its breadth of language and culture and all this has to offer,” Mr Burbidge said.

“This diversity is what makes St Georges Road Primary School a special place to

Mr Burbidge said seeing former students becoming the best version of themselves in their professional life made the school community proud.

“We are proud, not just by association, but also to think that we have, in some way helped with these achievements.”

ON A JOURNEY OF UNDERSTANDING Insight: Students will understand more about education from parents and teachers.

“So just understand the differences and the similarities between how things compared to where their grandparents are from and how they are in Australia.”

Mr Aksu said this can help give a “more well-rounded understanding of education across the globe”.

“They can reflect upon how things were and how things are now.”

Look back around the world: Sirius College will look at past education from a migrant perspective.

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irius College will explore Education Week’s past, present and future themes from a migrant perspective.

Students will get an insight into what a classroom looked like and how past students used to have fun during recess and lunch.

“Mainly looking at how life in school has changed over the past years, how experiences have changed and what’s happening now,” principal Muhammed Aksu said.

With most students at the school from a migrant background, Mr Aksu said it could be a chance for students to hear “what school was like for parents overseas”.

“One day during the week we’re thinking of a dress-up, if the students have any old-timey clothes,” he said.

“Before they made the journey to Australia, and do a bit of a comparison,” he said.

He said there would be presentations by students and an area to see the different work made by students on education and history.

Mr Aksu said celebrating 150 years of public education through a historical context would let students “realise that things change and life doesn’t stay the same”.

“One day the education they got will also become old and just understand that whole continuum of how things change over time.”

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EMBRACING THE PAST AND FUTURE S

hepparton Christian College students will travel from the past to the future to celebrate 150 years of public education.

From chalkboard writing to building robots, students will participate in a range of activities for Education Week.

Primary coordinator Lynda Harland said it was important to acknowledge the past to understand the changes to the present education system.

“It’s great to be able to acknowledge where we’ve been and the changes that have happened, and part of our curriculum being aware of the past,” she said.

“They come up with ideas with what we think 'yeah that won’t happen', but if we look at reality and the now, then we'd see that some of those things that children have thought about in the past have actually come true,” she said.

“It's great to get their picture of it and see what's going on in their minds.”

It is a chance for students to reflect on the present through getting a glimpse on the past and future.

“They will be comparing it with what we do in the present, because they only know what the present is,” Ms Harland said.

Looking into the future: Students will have the chance to express their ideas.

Students will be doing handwriting activities like using chalk on the blackboard and writing calligraphy with old-fashioned fountain pen nibs.

Taking a glimpse into the future, students will be reading on tablets and creating robots out of Lego.

“It opens the students' eyes up to where we’ve come from the past and the possibilities where we could be in the future,” Ms Harland said.

Students will get to draw what they would like to see in their future world, which Ms Harland said would give them the chance to express and open up new ideas.

Exciting times ahead: Shepparton Christian College students will learn about the past and future during Education Week.

CREATING

A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

Developing flexible and adaptable students to thrive in the future.

Keen to learn: Students of various ages will work together during Education Week.

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Enrolments can be made Online please visit: https://www.sirius.vic.edu.au/enrolment/enrolment-information/ For more information please contact the school office 685 New Dookie Rd, Shepparton Phone: (03) 5858 8200 Email: spc@sirius.vic.edu.au

Families are encouraged to make enrolment enquiries anytime. Please call our office.

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TEACHING CHILDREN RESILIENCE S

hepparton East Primary will be one of 20 schools in Australia to introduce the Resilience Project during Education Week.

The Resilience Project delivers programs and provides evidence-based wellbeing strategies to build resilience in children.

Principal Les Walsh said the initiative would provide resources and training for staff to help in the further development of students.

“We can use it to help build and develop resilience within our students,“ he said.

The initiative helps address youth mental health at schools and aims to teach positive strategies to help build resilience.

As part of Education Week's celebration of 150 years of public education, Shepparton East Primary will acknowledge its own history for getting close to turning 150 years old.

“We plan on taking the kids through what school was like to what school is like now,“ Mr Walsh said “What students wore, the activities and games that students may have played at schools, the classrooms, the resources that schools had — things like playground equipment.“ Mr Walsh said it was a chance for students to reflect on how their grandparents and greatgrandparents learnt when they were at school.

“I think sometimes all students think that school's pretty hard these days, and it's good to reflect back on and have a look at how challenging schooling was back then.“

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Personal school tours with the Principal Les Walsh or Assistant Principal Stacey Willaton, are available by telephoning 5829 2426 for an appointment.

Learning strategies: Shepparton East Primary School will introduce the Resilience Project during Education Week.

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LOOKING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD T

o mark 150 years of public education, Orrvale Primary School is looking at how inventions have shaped schools over time.

“We want to achieve community connectedness and we want them [visitors] in the classroom connecting with what we do.”

Focusing on science and technology, students will learn about how classrooms and education have changed.

“It [education] is changing all the time and has changed everything we do,” assistant principal Kirsten Dickens said.

“It's just about the influence of research, science and technology. Even a way a class is set out and furniture is designed.”

Grandparents/guardians will talk to the students about how their education was different from today's modern schools.

Learning together: Students of different ages will take part in Education Week activities together.

“Grandparents are an amazing source; they are in our community and we want them in their school,” Ms Dickens said.

“We haven't been able to do it for two years, so it's going to be very special. It might also be a special person in their life to share their school with.”

The topic is in line with the school's curriculum, where students in their first five weeks look at inventions and technology and their impact on how we live.

The school aims to have a science focus with dedicated STEM subjects, and Ms Dickens said it was important for visitors to help in this learning.

“It's about celebrating community — our wider community, those other people who have an impact on our students' lives,” she said.

Science at school: Orrvale Primary School Students will learn about the importance of inventions.

Celebrating schools: Orrvale Primary School students will celebrate how far education has come over 150 years.

CELEBRATING MUSIC AND CULTURE M

usic will fill Mooroopna Primary School during Education Week.

Students will immerse themselves in music by performing in bands and choir, as well as participating in various songs.

“We will have a musical exposé, celebrating music in our school,” acting principal Carla May said.

“All of our students will be participating in music education, focusing on rhythm, pitch, within the realms of iconic Australian songs.”

Music will be threaded throughout the school, and students will have the chance to showcase their musical talents.

“We will be having our choir performance, and there will be music in our classrooms,” Ms May said.

“Chants and songs are used as part of learning.”

Wanyara, a Yorta Yorta group that

provides interactive First Nations cultural experiences, will also be part of the musical program.

“At our school, we focus on local culture and we are delighted to have local cultural aspects of learning in our curriculum for our students,” Ms May said.

She said this helped bring awareness of Indigenous culture to the students.

“That is the history and the environment where we live.”

Ms May said the school had a proud history of focusing on the arts, and it was important to celebrate all the musical aspects of school life.

“It teaches our students teamwork, it is a great creative avenue for our students, and often the skills and knowledge learned in primary school are taken into their life after leaving.

On song: Students will learn about music and its history.

“Music is part of our expression, it's part of our history.”

Pride in performance: Music is a big part of Mooroopna Primary School.

Bang the instrument: Mooroopna Primary School students are keen to play music in Education Week.

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GRAHAMVALE IS GOING ’OLD SCHOOL’

On a journey: Grahamvale Primary School students will celebrate the growth of their school over the years.

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rahamvale Primary School students will be going ’old school’ and playing quoits and elastics as part of Education Week.

The students are not only celebrating 150 years of public education, but the success and growth of their own school.

“For us, we started as a smaller school.

Over the years we’ve grown to be a school with over 400 students,“ principal Simone Higgins said.

“We’re taking students back to the past, and they will have opportunities to dress and experience different activities.“

students will come to the school and talk to current students about how education has changed.

There will be lunchtime games around the schoolyard, including hula-hooping.

“They will share what school used to be like, what resources they had access to — especially in forms of technology,“ Ms Higgins said.

There will also be a live drama performance of Sleeping Beauty.

“It’s about celebrating the success and the growth over the years,“ Ms Higgins said.

She is passionate about seeing students receive quality public education so they can thrive.

To take a direct glimpse into history, past

“Every child should have every

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At Orrvale Primary School, we offer: • All the benefits of a larger school in a rural setting in which community involvement is encouraged.

• Strong focus on the social and emotional development of our students.

• Outstanding student learning outcomes that demonstrate the academic growth our students make in our care.

• Safe and happy learning environment where staff and students know and value each other.

• Outside School Hours Care is now available.

For more information about the school visit www.orrvaleps.vic.edu.au or to make an appointment, please contact enrolment officer, Cathy Walton or Principal, Adam Brennan on 5829 2490 or email orrvale.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Week of discovery: Students will learn more about the importance of education. opportunity for them to be the best that they want to be.

“Education Week is another opportunity as a school to work together.“ Ms Higgins is keen to showcase more of what the school has to offer after the past two years of COVID-19 restrictions.

“This is another opportunity as a school to work together. It would be nice this year to showcase what we have in Education Week.“

MOOROOPNA PRIMARY SCHOOL Mooroopna Primary School is an inclusive school that is committed to providing a safe, happy and welcoming environment for students and families.

Our school site encompasses our Children and Families Centre as well as Council kindergarten, long term day care and maternal child health. Our Children and Families Centre is part of The Colman Foundation Our Place model. The Centre provides education and health and wellbeing support for parents and children, under school age, as well as children of school age. Our Centre is where our school paediatrician and play therapist are located.

Other allied health services are part of our school and centre too. Our vision is to support children and families to be safe, healthy and happy.

Mooroopna Primary School: • Focuses strongly on student wellbeing, literacy and numeracy; • Has a strong commitment to arts education, which includes a school band; • Adheres to Child Safe Standards which includes proactively teaching students how to be respectful and responsible members of today’s society. We are a Respectful Relationships lead school; • Encourages family members’ involvement in their child’s learning; • Provides an after-school care program and a daily breakfast club; • Works with the wider community to collaborate with students to build career aspirations and wellbeing support; • Works collaboratively with external providers within the arts, including The Song Room and Wanyara cultural arts group; • Provides a technology rich environment to enhance student learning and school engagement; • Incorporates our Learning Communities model. Learning Communities come together weekly for children to learn and support each other in mixed groups of children, Foundation to Year 6; • Provides excellent facilities that provide a wide range of learning environments.

For enrolment enquiries, please contact Ms Carla May, Acting Principal on 5825 2060.

ORRVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Formal tours are available on the 19th of May and 27th of May. Please contact the school to book for these tours on 5825 2060. Individual tours are also welcome.

16-18 O’Brien Street, Mooroopna, 3629

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MATHS TAKES CENTRE STAGE

Blocks of fun: Numeracy is important at Kialla West Primary School.

“We really want to try and have these opportunities, it’s a great opportunity for our parents to get to socialise and see each other as well,” Mr Teague said.

“If the parents are really interested and engaged in the children’s learning, they realise that it’s an important part of their lives, so they [students] really value it as well.”

Numbers add up: There’s lots to love about learning maths.

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aths will step out of the textbook pages for Education Week at Kialla West Primary School.

numbers, being able to use them in different ways and identifying patterns,” principal Wesley Teague said.

The school will hold a Maths Celebration Night, where parents/guardians and students from Foundation to Year 6 will participate in games, activities and competitions.

“Hopefully the kids are even able to show their parents a few things about maths and that might excite them that they can actually teach their parents.”

The school has not been able to hold these kinds of events since before COVID-19, and Mr Teague said it was exciting to bring them back — for parents and students.

Mr Teague said with the celebration of 150 years of public education, there could also

The school has previously held Science Nights, as well as a Writing Night last term.

“It’s about having fun with maths, applying

be the incorporation of the number 150 into the activities.

Mr Teague said the Maths Celebration Night would help students value learning in a unique way.

“It’s not just maths, it’s about learning — it gives it a real priority and value amongst our community. Our parents and kids really do value learning.

“They say learning is a great opportunity in life to do well in school, chances are you’re going to also do well in whatever job and things you’re going to follow in your life.”

Mooroopna North Primary School

will be celebrating Education Week 2022 “150 Years of Public Education” through commemorating the past, celebrating the present and imagining the future of education in Victoria. We invite our families and the community to join with us as we celebrate.

Kialla West Primary School provides a caring environment and a wonderful educational experience for children in the Shepparton and Kialla communities.

Monday

9am – 11am School of the Past. Forgo all mod cons and join staff and students as they dress from the past and experience school of yesteryear in our heritage listed building.

Wednesday

9am – 11am Showcasing 21st Century Education at Mooroopna North.

Join staff and students to experience; literacy through a Science of Reading and Writing Revolution approach and games based numeracy at point of need learning.

Friday

1:30pm – 3pm Future Careers Day. Exploring and celebrating all the possibilities of the future through a careers focussed afternoon.

Principal: Michelle Duke Address: 835 Ardmona Rd, Mooroopna North | Phone: 5829 0141 Email: mooroopna.north.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Enrolments are now being accepted for 2023.

Kialla West Primary School School Tours We invite future families to book a personal tour with our principal Wes Teague.

7370 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla West P: (03) 5823 1333 E: kialla.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au PRINCIPAL: Wes Teague

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Education Week 2022

Years of Public Education

May 22-28

OPENING THE CLASSROOM DOORS

Community connections: Year 3 students Maddi Adanas and Aarya Singh are ready to welcome visitors to Guthrie Street Primary School for Education Week.

“What’s maths going to look like in the future and what’s literacy going to look like in the future; is there going to be a lot of technology involved?”

Mr Bicknell said the education system had changed significantly because of COVID-19.

“This is a great achievement, particularly over the last couple of years where education has really changed with a lot of online stuff.”

Open minds: Education Week will allow students like Zara Kerr and Perri Mustica, both in Year 2, to learn about past and future schooling

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t Guthrie Street Primary School, ‘commemorate the past, celebrate the present and imagine the future’ will be at the forefront on Tuesday, May 24.

Grandparents will visit classrooms to provide children with direct insight into schools and education in the past.

“The teachers will be planning some activities around that for each of the classrooms,” Guthrie St Primary School principal Brendan Bicknell said.

There will be an emphasis on numeracy.

“Having a focus on what we did for maths in the past,” Mr Bicknell said.

He said it was important to have visitors to the school in Education Week.

“I think it’s great to get back to linking with the community and having the ability to always have a strong community base.

“The department has really focused on numeracy this year.”

“Grandparents and parents are the fabric of a primary school — they do the drop-off and pick-up, and look after their kids.

He said the school would begin a conversation on the future of maths and literacy.

“It’s really important to acknowledge that and get them into our schools and showcase what we’re doing.”

Guthrie St Primary School

At Guthrie Street Primary School we encourage all students to be active, happy and productive learners who continually strive to produce their best.

Please visit our website for a virtual tour to view our school’s quality programs and supportive learning environment or contact the office to make an appointment for a tour.

Making the transition from Kindergarten to Foundation can be an exciting time for children and their families. At Guthrie Street Primary School we understand this can be new and challenging. To ensure a smooth and supported transition for students, we offer a series of 4 transition sessions conducted over two months.

Students attend for one hour and get to participate in a variety of activities which are linked to experiences that students will have in their Foundation year.

Monday 10th October 2022 Tuesday 25th October 2022 Wednesday 9th November 2022 Thursday 24th November 2022 Times: 12:00 - 1:00pm Please contact the school to book a position for your child.

Principal: Brendan Bicknell

Guthrie Street Primary School, Shepparton Ph: 5821 1944 | www.guthriestps.vic.edu.au

Enrol now...your school journey starts here with us at Grahamvale Primary School.

Contact us now on 5821 4219 to find out how to become a part of our great school.

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Education Week 2022 May 22-28

Years of Public Education

TAKING LIFE’S LESSONS OUTSIDE

The great outdoors: Students at Bourchier Street Primary School will be taking their classes outside in Education Week.

Climbing to new levels: Families will be encouraged to enjoy outdoor lessons with their children during Education Week.

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iteracy and numeracy will go outdoors for Bourchier Street Primary School during Education Week.

Principal Denise Howley said there would be activities outside to engage students in core aspects of learning.

“We want all children in our school when they leave us to be literate and numerate to a very good standard,” she said.

“So that they are ready for their secondary education and cope incredibly well with it … we just have high expectations for our kids in literacy and numeracy.”

Ms Howley said being outside was a change for students from the normal classroom setting.

“We’ve got some great outdoor learning

BOURCHIER ST. PRIMARY SCHOOL — LEARNERS TODAY, LEADERS TOMORROW.

Bourchier St. Primary School is a learning community with high expectations for all students.

Enrol now for 2023! Phone us anytime for information or a tour.

At Bourchier Street Primary School we have: • Outstanding student achievement data • A strong focus on the wellbeing and social capabilities of every student • An engaging learning environment • Safe and happy students • Caring and committed staff • Family partnerships that enhance learning Families are welcome to visit our school for a personal tour to see and hear more about how our children enjoy learning, socializing and developing as responsible citizens.

Please call in or phone our office to make a time for your visit.

Bourchier St. Primary School Principal: Denise Howley

Cnr Bourchier St & Balaclava Rd, Shepparton 3630 Ph: (03) 5821 3488 www.bourchierps.vic.edu.au

E: bourchier.ps@education.vic.gov.au

“When they come they’ll be like ‘wow, school was not like that when I went to school’, and they’ll be able to tell their story about what it was like to be at school.”

spaces, and I think it’s just nice to be out in the open in the fresh air.”

Recognising 150 years of public education, Ms Howley said it was important for families to be “on board with children’s education”.

Families will be invited to join students outdoors during the week and focus on the ‘past, present and future’ of learning literacy and numeracy.

“We need families involved because the research tells us that when families are involved with their kids’ education, their children do well,” she said.

“They’ll be able to tell their story about what it was like to be at school,” Ms Howley said.

“I’m very proud of our primary school — we’ve got fabulous children and we’ve got amazing families.”

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Education Week 2022

Years of Public Education

May 22-28

ENGAGING CHILDREN IN EDUCATION

Flashback: Students will lose their modern school resources and take a step back in time.

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he old pen and ink will return to Ardmona Primary School classrooms during Education Week.

Students will look at education through a historical lens as the school celebrates 150 years of public education.

Principal Jean Varty said it was about engaging children from the “past to present”.

“We will learn about the history of schools and schooling for the kids and participate in some activities where they're experiencing practical activities in an old school setting,” she said.

“We'll set up our classrooms as the olden days.”

Whether it's old-time clothes or getting back to chalkboards, students will

immerse themselves in the past.

“There will be dress-ups, we'll be looking into local history and past families,” Ms Varty said.

The school will also go on a field trip to the Mooroopna Historical Society.

Ms Varty said Education Week was important to provide different perspectives for students.

“It allows the kids to see the changes that have happened and how things are very different, which gives them a perspective on their own learning,” she said.

“Situations like sitting in rows, that's obviously very different to the interactive way we teach these days.

“Education Week is all about engaging the students in education and showing them a different way of things being done.”

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Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and District Primary Schools

FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS FOR 2023 The following Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and district schools are currently accepting enrolments for the 2023 school year Ardmona Primary .................................. 5829 0273

Lemnos Primary ..................................... 5829 9287

Tatura Primary ........................................ 5824 1684

Bourchier St Primary ............................... 5821 3488

Merrigum Primary .................................. 5855 2275

Toolamba Primary .................................. 5826 5212

Congupna Primary ................................ 5829 9286

Mooroopna North Primary ......................5829 0141

Tungamah Primary ..................................5748 5627

Currawa Primary .................................... 5828 6581

Mooroopna Park Primary ...................... 5825 3856

Undera Primary ........................................5826 0211

Dhurringile Primary ............................... 5826 6222

Mooroopna Primary . ............................. 5825 2060

Verney Rd School .....................................5821 8185

Dookie Primary ...................................... 5828 6585

Murchison Primary ................................. 5826 2391

Waaia Yalca South Primary ..................... 5864 1283

Gowrie St Primary .................................. 5821 3346

Numurkah Primary ................................. 5862 1426

Wilmot Rd Primary ................................. 5821 4953

Grahamvale Primary ................................5821 4219

Orrvale Primary ..................................... 5829 2490

Zeerust Primary ...................................... 5829 8282

Guthrie St Primary ...................................5821 1944

Shepparton East Primary ...................... 5829 2426

Harston Primary ..................................... 5854 8317

St Georges Rd Primary ........................... 5821 3383

Katamatite Primary ................................ 5865 1242

Tallygaroopna Primary .......................... 5829 8264

Katandra West Primary ......................... 5828 3350 Katunga Primary ................................... 5864 6365 Kialla Central Primary ............................. 5827 1373 Kialla West Primary ................................ 5823 1333