Chinese New Year

Dear members of the Currawa Primary School community,

We would like to invite you to our Chinese New Year celebration

Why is there a big tree in the classroom?

A big tree is standing in the class at Currawa. Why is the tree there? 

2019 Enrolments

Welcome to Currawa Primary School, a school where students are encouraged to learn in an innovative and nurturing environment.

At Currawa Primary School, we take pride in promoting a friendly atmosphere where parents, students and teachers work together to generate quality educational opportunities for the children. The values that we strive to emulate at Currawa Primary School are; Teamwork, Curiosity and Enthusiasm. These values form the basis of all that we do.

Welcome to Currawa Primary School 2018

Students start back at school on the 30th January 2018.

2019 Enrolments

Are you looking for an innovative and nurturing environment for your child? You have come to the right place.

At Currawa Primary School, we take pride in promoting a friendly environment where all students and members of our school community strive for the best educational opportunities for our children. The values that we strive to emulate and underline everything that we do are Teamwork, Curiosity and Enthusiasm.

Within the whole-school classroom, we use a science-based curriculum that promotes the use of collaborative learning teams and enquiry-based learning. In other words, we strive to incorporate as much of the important Literacy and Numeracy learning areas as we can within a hands-on Science Unit that children explore each Term at school. Children have clearly defined roles within their workteams as they are encouraged to explore, ask their own questions and predict what they think may happen.

The school boasts its own school bus which enables us to connect with other schools and local organisations and participate in a large number of learning opportunities outside of our spacious classroom and Science Laboratory. The school grounds are stunning and perched below Mount Major, but above the picturesque University of Melbourne - Dookie Campus.

If you would like to know more about the school or come and see what we have to offer for yourself, please call Principal Tim Seal for more information on (03) 58 286 581 or 0427 715 219.

Centenary Synopsis

What a fantastic weekend! The feedback we have received to date has been very positive and we are so pleased that returned students, teachers, head teachers and community members enjoyed themselves so much.

I'm pleased to inform you all that the commerative bunting has survived and will remain for as long as it looks palatable!

If you were not able to grab a Currawa Centenary Book on the day, please post a cheque for $34 with your address to the school and we'll pop one in the mail for you.

Stay tuned for photos to be posted on the website in the near future!

Centenary Information

Rain, hail or shine - were looking forward to an awesomet weekend at Currawa.  If it shines we've got picnic rugs and market unbrellas on the  grassy "Bottom Flat" to enjoy a great lamb or veggie BBQ lunch.  If it rains we've got a covered netball court and about three times as much classroom space as you might remember so we'll have you covered.  We have had a great response so there's sure to be acquaintances from your days at Currawa and there will be a capacity crowd of 150 at the dinner in the beautiful Dookie Winery.   Unfortunatley we can't take any more bookings now unless we receive cancellations.  We suggest you bring a chair to the afternoon reunion and don't forget to bring any photos or memorabilia from your school days with you.  We're looking forward to meeting you on Friday or Saturday.

Last Minute Centenary Update

There are photos you’ve never seen and stories you’ve never heard.  They are all in the Currawa Centenary Book.  It’s been a rush to get it completed but it’s now ready and waiting for you at the Currawa Centenary weekend.  Unfortunately we don’t have EFTPOS facilities so you will need to pay by cash or cheque or you can reserve your copy  by giving us your address and we’ll post your book when we receive your payment.  If you can’t make it to the Centenary celebrations you can send us your order at currawa100years@gmail.com.  Don’t forget that we have a yummy BBQ lunch available at the school from 12 to 2 - marinated lamb, salads, veggie burgers or just  a snag in bread.  The profits will help pay for the centenary expenses and hopefully buy some equipment for the school. We’re ready, excited and waiting to welcome you.

One Month to go and counting for Currawa's Centenary Celebrations!

Have you replied yet?  The Centenary celebrations are only a month away. 

While the current pupils are busy preparing items for the burial of a new time capsule excitement is growing about what we will find when we dig up the old one. 

The winery is looking great as a venue for the dinner which should be lots of fun.  Don't forget to book and pay for your tickets - the RSVP date is Thursday 12 March and we really need to know the numbers for catering.

Get in touch with you old school friends and encourage them to come along.  There has been lots of interest so it is shaping up to be a great weekend.

Centenary Update

Only seven weeks until our Centenary Celebration weekend! We hope you have the date in your diary and don’t forget bookings are essential for the Centenary Dinner.

The Organising Committee is busy planning an exciting weekend. We are still seeking photos and memorabilia or your anecdotes for a booklet that will be produced for the Centenary. Please send these to currawa100years@gmail.com  so they can be available for the Centenary weekend.

AndrewHamilton is also intending to write a book of Currawa history but this will not be completed for some time.  If you would like to contribute to Andrew’s book the e-mail address is helen@unqualified.com.au

We look forward to seeing you at some stage from the 17th-19th April 2015.

Centenary Invitation & Accommodation Options

An article including links to the Invitation sent out recently as well as some accommodation options for those that are interested.

100 Years at Currawa!

Currawa will celebrate 100 years in 2015. Our centenary celebrations will take place over the 17-18th April, 2015. Please click on the Facebook page link above for more details or email our organising committee on currawa100years@ gmail.com.

Indications at the moment are that this will be a huge event. Stay tuned for more information on the weekend and what festivities have been planned.