DCO Regional Eduction Liaison Officer (REDLO)
The REDLO is part of the DCO service and can assist families with matters related to education. The REDLO in particular can assist parents and children to minimise the disruption to students changing schools.
Contact:
Defence Community Organisation
Vivi St, Puckapunyal
Phone: 5735 7731 for appointments in Puckapunyal, or
(03) 9282 3006 for contac tin Melbourne.
Victorian Education System
Education in Victoria is compulsory for all students between the ages of six and fifteen years. Most children though start their schooling just prior to or just after they turn five years of age. For children to start school they must turn five by 30th April.
Students are generally entitled to enroll at their local government school, or any other school of their choice.
Primary schooling covers a period of seven years (Prep to Year 6) and secondary schooling extends over six years (from Year 7 to Year 12).
Schools commonly arrange for students to be placed in classes onan age basis but many primary schools have mixed age classes.
Each school determines its own programs within state wide guidelines.
Kindergartens
There are four Kindergartens in the Puckapunyal / Seymour Area:
- Jumbuna, Bullecourt St, Puckapunyal. Phone: 5735 7698
- Puckapunyal Kindergarten, Bullecourt St, Puckapunyal. Phone: 5735 7699
- Victoria Street, Seymour. Phone: 5792 1252
- Pollard Street, Syemour. Phone: 5792 1711
All Kindergartens are for four years old to school age children with the exception of Jumbuna which operates a three year old program only.
Jumbuna & Puckapunyal Kindergarten are co-located in Bullecourt St, Puckapunyal.
Primary Schools
Puckapunyal Primary School
Alamein Rd
Puckapunyal, Victoria 3662
Ph: (03) 5793 1288
Fax: (03) 5793 1412
Email: puckap@peg.apc.org
This school is located within the Puckapunyal Military Area, and caters for the dependants of the Australian Regular Army. Annually, upwards of fifty percent of enrolments transfer, and special arrangments are in place to support this mobile group of students. The school provides a Transistion Aide as well as a balance of innovative and traditional curriculum programs in a caring, well disciplined environment, using the excellent established school facilities and community resources. Teachers are encouraged to set and expect high standards from their students. The school takes pride in the involvement of parents in school and classroom activities and provides a genuinely open administration. Due to the mobile nature of the population, the school would appreciate contact regarding prospective students as early as possible prior to the year of enrolment.
Seymour East Primary School
Delatite Road
Seymour, Victoria 3660
Ph: (03) 5799 1705
Fax: (03) 5792 2915
Email: SEPS@cwi.net.au
Seymour East offers a child centred learninig environment with a team of skilled and caring teachers. High expectation sare held for all students in terms of academic achievement and conduct. These expectations are supported by a comprehensive curriculum utilising the latest in technology and a clear Code of Conduct. The school works in partnership with the parents and community. Open communication is a feature of the relationship between parents and teachers. The School Council is dedicated and progressive and is complemented by an active Parents Club. The school has an artroom, library and comuter lab. Specialist programs include Music, Physical Eduction, Perceptual Motor Program and Reading Recovery. The school schoir and annual musical production are held in high esteem throughout the district. In addition, work will commence on upgrading adminsitrative facilities and our new multi-purpose facility.
Seymour Primary School
Grant Street,
Syemour, Victoria 3660
Ph: (03) 5799 1055
Seymour Primary School has a long and rich history in Seymour and District. Our aim is to provide an education directed towards the overall development of each child. All eight key learning areas are offered including Languages other than English (Indonesian).
Our special priorities are directed at issues to do with students welfare, development of literacy skills and improved assessment and reporting procedures.
Seymour Primary School has a tradition of high achievement in sport and physical education activities. Our large, well equipped multi purpose room provides an all weather environment for sport, physical education and the performing arts. Other facilities include an art room and well equipped library. Computers are available to students at all levels P-6. Most of these are equipped with CD-ROM. The school has recently been linked to the Internet.
Parent involvement is encouraged and parents are actively involved in a range of activities to support the education of their children. We are proud of the cooperation and mutual supprt among parents and staff.
Broadford Primary School
17-23 Powlett Street,
Broadford VIC 3658
Broadford Primary School is a dynamic learning community that provides structured learning to enable students to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. With a strong emphasis on co-operation and teamwork, students are explicitly taught the four foundations for academic success and emotional well-being which are Confidence, Organisation, Persistence and Getting Along. The school is committed to maximising student engagement with a strong grounding in the eight key learning areas and a focus on the development of an environmental conscience at a local, national and global level.
The staff is committed to ensuring that all students are taught the academic, social and life skills that are critical for their future success in Australia's ever changing society.
Postal Address:
P.O. Box No. 109,
Broadford VIC 3658
Contacts:
Principal: Tony Gooden
Business Manager: Mary Goodison
Phone: (03)5784-1221
Fax: (03)5784-3071
Kilmore Primary School
35 Lancefield Road,
Kilmore VIC 3764
Kilmore Primary School is located in Lancefield Road, Kilmore a historic rural town 58 kilometres north of Melbourne. The original school was established in 1873 and the present school was constructed in 1972. At present there are approximately 450 students enrolled at the school. All students are supported by a caring, committed and approachable staff. An enthusiastic, cohesive and supportive School Council is providing strong leadership and parent participation in school decision making is also encouraged through Parent Club and other committees. The school enjoys excellent parental and community support with a commitment to providing a happy, healthy and stimulating environment.
The school has 19 grades, a new library incorporating a Computer Resource Centre that has 15 computers, printer, scanner, digital camera and has Internet access and an art/craft room. All classrooms have computers and most are linked to the school curriculum network.
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 105,
Kilmore VIC 3764
Contacts:
Principal: David Aisbett
Office: Diane Humm
Phone: (03)5782-1268
Fax (03)5782-1553
Nagambie Primary School
31 Goulburn Street
Nagambie VIC 3608
Contacts:
Principal: Margaret Dean
Phone: (03)5794-2273
Fax: (03)5794-2012
Tallarook Primary School
52 Main Street
Tallarook VIC 3659
The rural community of Tallarook, 90 km north of Melbourne on the Hume Highway, is justifiably proud of the primary education provided to students from local and surrounding districts. The Tallarook Primary School is a picturesque school nestled at the foot of the Tallarook Ranges.
The Tallarook Primary School enrolment is currently 3 classrooms and is anticipated to remain for the next couple of years.
Contacts:
Principal: Lynette Hines
Phone: (03) 5792-1752
Facsimile: (03)5792-2876