schools & education
FROM BIG THINGS LITTLE THINGS GROW
the PLAYGROUP
AGES 0-5 YRS
Girgarre Community Kindergarten
2 School Rd, Girgarre Vic 3624
Post via Community Cottage
PO Box 35, Girgarre Vic 3624
+613 5854 6482
Coordinator; Bernie Smith
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​Girgarre Playgroup is free for the community.
It is run by the Community Cottage and held at the Kindergarten premises.
All preschool children (and their parents) are encouraged to attend.
Mondays 10-12pm
Commences second week of each term (closed school holidays)
Please bring a piece of fruit for snack time
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Under the guidance of Playgroup Coordinator, parents stay and play with their children, encouraging socialisation, engaging in creativity and having lots of fun. Many facets of learning are experienced alongside the building of self-esteem.
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Food relief packages and nursery supplies are also available to families at Playgroup.
the KINDERGARTEN
AGES 3-5 YRS
Girgarre Community Kindergarten
2 School Rd, Girgarre Vic 3624
PO Box 69, Girgarre Vic 3624
Kinder; +613 5854 6368
Lead Educator; Robyn Swan
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Girgarre Community Kindergarten is nestled in rural Victoria and first opened its doors in the 1960's. Since then hundreds of children, along with their families and friends, have enjoyed an amazing preschool education.
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* Dedicated and highly qualified educators
* Smaller than average group sizes
* Vast array of educational resources
* Spacious shaded play areas
* Sandpit * Cubby house * Swing * Playground
* Resident chickens
* Large inside area within homestead
* Excursions & incursions
* Special event days
* Inclusion in relevant Girgarre Primary School events
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The current groups, days and times for Girgarre Kindergarten are;
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3 Year Old Group
Tuesdays 9:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesdays 9:00am to 2:00pm
Thursdays 9:00am to 2:00pm
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4 Year Old Group
Tuesdays 9:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesdays 9:00am to 2:00pm
Thursdays 9:00am to 2:00pm
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OPEN DAYS
To see the true daily activities and children interactions
we welcome interested families every day!
Our lead educator would appreciate being advised ahead of your intended visit to ensure we are not only open but not busy with an excursion/incursion.
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ENROLMENTS
If you would like to enrol please click below.
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MORE INFORMATION
For further information please click appropriate box or complete
the online form below.
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KINDERGARTEN ENQUIRIES
For all general and enrolment enquiries please contact us below and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
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the PRIMARY SCHOOL
Prep/Foundation - Year 6
Girgarre Primary School
528 Winter Rd, Girgarre Vic 3624
+613 5854 6275
Principal: Ashleigh Buckland
ashleigh.buckland@education.vic.gov.au or girgarre.ps@education.vic.gov.au
0408 032 970
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Welcome to Girgarre Primary School.
We have established ourselves as a thriving educational community that focuses on supporting students academically, socially and emotionally throughout their primary school journey.
We aim to be the first choice of education provider for all families, with children, residing in Girgarre and the surrounding district, by delivering evidence-based teaching and learning programs, a wide range of specialist programs in sport, science and the arts, and a comprehensive extra-curricular program, all within a calm, nurturing and supportive learning environment.
Our committed team of teaching and education support staff cater to the individual learning needs of students and we have a strong focus on improving student learning growth.
Staff collaborate as a Professional Learning Community, using student data to design and refine engaging learning programs that align with best practice in literacy and numeracy.
Our school is well-resourced, both inside and outside the classroom. Students have access to modern technology, including 1:1 laptops, the latest novels to read (alongside the classics!) and a wide range of learning resources and tools that are available for all students to access independently as required. Our outdoor grounds are spacious, well maintained and provide ample space for students to be physically active.
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We actively try to remove any barriers that families may face in attending or accessing the quality educational programs that are offered at Girgarre Primary School: we run a school bus service within our zone, all students are provided with a free uniform upon enrolment at our school and most extra-curricular activities and excursions are heavily subsidised or provided at little to no cost.
To learn more about how our school can support your child’s educational journey, please look at our website where you will see just a glimpse of the incredible opportunities that are available to the students of Girgarre
If you’d like more information, please contact us through the website or by contacting the school during business hours. We look forward to supporting your children to achieve their full potential – academically, socially and emotionally - at Girgarre Primary School.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL ENQUIRIES
For all general and enrolment enquiries please contact us below and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
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