Department of Education Victoria – Ballarat VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Magpie PS is a small school with approximately 105 students. The school is located approximately 5 kilometres south of Ballarat on beautiful, large open grounds.

Magpie Primary School aims to provide a nurturing and challenging setting that promotes an enthusiasm for learning and prepares individuals to become reflective and valued members of society. Our school values are Respectful, Responsible and Empathetic.

Our school has a long, proud history.

Magpie

Gully PS No. 415 was established in 1857 and was re-named as Magpie PS No. 2271 in 1892. The historic red brick building was completed in May 1880 and from 1986 classrooms were entirely comprised of relocatable buildings. In May 2011, the school was almost completely refurbished with new classrooms, new toilets and completion of the upgrade to the 131 year old administration building.



This time marked a renewal of the school and a significant opportunity for the broader Magpie community to be served by a modern school that caters for the latest innovations in pedagogical approaches that foster independent student learning. The carefully planned, open design allows all children to be intrinsically aware of how they will become lifelong learners in the Twenty-first Century. The structure and design of the expansive grounds is enhanced by the outdoor learning options using a variety of courtyards and specialised environments. During 2015, an art / community shed was added and is now used for a number of student and community purposes.

The school has established a robust staff team that has developed a reputation for having a positive and passionate approach to working with students. Our staff are focused on empowering students, providing opportunities to connect and engage in all learning activities, and assisting students to strive to achieve their best, while fostering

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