Orrvale Primary School Committed to students’ success

Orrvale Primary School is situated amongst local orchards, 5km south-east of Shepparton.

We have all the benefits of a larger primary school, in a rural setting.

Our school consists of 17 classrooms spread across multiple spacious learning zones, including a purpose-built STEAM hub, Italian and Cybersafety room and a large indoor sports and events shed.

The STEAM hub comprises of a computer lab for coding and robotics, and our open-plan Art and STEAM rooms also host our Outside Hours School Care program.

Beyond the classroom, the school has two playgrounds, an undercover soft-fall play zone, a synthetic running track and an all-abilities basketball tree.

A new garden, playground and sand play area provides a welcoming entrance to the school, giving students the space to play and learn outdoors.

Our recently upgraded car parking, drop o and pick up zones and shade sail spaces also add to our modern grounds and facilities.

Literacy, Mathematics and Emotional Intelligence (EI) education is at the centre of Orrvale’s work, with specialist Mathematics and Literacy leaders providing coaching and mentoring to all sta .

Orrvale Primary School is the only Victorian Government school trained in Yale University’s RULER approach, encouraging children

Principal Adam Brennan | Foundation to year 6 | 375 students

300 Channel Rd, Orrvale | 5829 2490 orrvaleps.vic.edu.au | orrvale.ps@education.vic.gov.au to identify, regulate and manage their own emotions. Foundation students are immersed early in the language of EI, with teachers modelling words and actions that assist with mood regulation.

The school helps students to reach their potential through self-motivation and by stimulating children’s curiosity.

Extra-curricular such as woodworking in our new Woodworking Shed generously donated by Peter Copulos, bike mechanics, DrumBeat, cooking and structured lunchtime activities, engages students who thrive with hands-on learning.

Our School Captains lead a strong team of student leaders, including House Captains and EI

Executive members. Other leadership opportunities for students include cross-age buddy programs and ICT Leaders who help manage the school’s F-6 iPad program.

After hours, families and students can participate in football, Auskick, netball and soccer, and take part in our annual school events such as our Mini Fair, Bike Hike, Ra es, Mother’s and Father’s Day Breakfasts, excursions and camps.