Falls Creek Primary School is a remote, rural school in a unique alpine environment. Situated 30 kilometres from Mt Beauty in the Victorian High Country, the school services the small but fluctuating cosmopolitan population of the Falls Creek alpine resort. The school operates year round and student numbers vary seasonally from an initial enrolment of around 10 to 20 at the beginning of the school year to 40 in the winter term.
The school was established in 1972 and largely owes its existence to the dedication and support of the Falls Creek community. This sense of community remains strong today as evidenced by the assistance and involvement of the parent body in school activities. The current building was constructed in 1985 with additional classroom space being added with Building the Education Revolution funding in 2012. It provides a modern, comfortable learning environment. The well heated classrooms can easily be converted to a multi-purpose area, as dictated by the needs of the school or those of the wider community.
The outdoor facilities are small, but adequate for the summer population with artificial turf, a basketball ring, and a sand pit and seating under shade sails.
The purpose of the Falls Creek Primary School is to provide a range of challenging, integrated and motivating learning experiences for the students in all strands of the curriculum. The aim is to develop high standards, foster self esteem, maximise each child’s potential and prepare them for further education. This is done in a positive, caring environment with teachers, parents and students working together in partnership.
Principal
James Eggleston
Business Manager
Joy Jones
Administation Assistant
Renja Moegel
Classroom Teachers
Joel Armitage – Wellbeing
James Eggleston
Brad Trevarton
MARC (library) Teacher
Amy Musgrove
Additional teachers are employed during the winter snow season
The school council is the official management body of the school, with responsibility for finance, facilities, ancillary staffing and educational policy. It has the power to set the key directions for the school and directly influences the quality of education that the school provides its students. The Falls Creek Primary School Council comprises five parent members and the Principal as an ex-officio member.
Two school council meetings are held each term. They are open meetings and interested parents are welcome to attend. The school community is notified of meeting dates in the school newsletter.
School councillors are elected for two year terms. School council elections are held in March each year. The details are advised in the school newsletter and all parents are invited to nominate. More information on school councils can be found at https://www.education.vic.gov.au.
All school families and those interested in enrolment at the school are encouraged to read the Parent Information Book.
Information on our Parent Payment Arrangements can be downloaded here with additional resources found on the Department of Education website.
We encourage anyone interested in the school to download The Annual Report to the School Community, which shares the school’s achievement and Progress.
Term 1: Wednesday 29 January to Friday 4 April
Term 2: Tuesday 22 April to Friday 4 July
Term 3: Monday 21 July to Friday 19 September
Term 4: Monday 6 October to Friday 19 December
Term 1: Wednesday 28 January to Thursday 2 April
Term 2: Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June
Term 3: Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September
Term 4: Monday 5 October to Friday 18 December
Falls Creek Primary School’s grounds are supervised by school staff from 8.45am until 3.15pm. Outside of these hours, school staff will not be available to supervise students.
Terms 1, 2 and 4
9:00am – School commences, morning session
11:00am – Morning recess
11:15am – Middle session
12:45pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Afternoon Session
3:00pm – End of school
Terms 3 – School hours for snowsport days will vary and will be advised to parents prior to the commencement of the snowsport program.
9:00am – School commences, morning session
11:00am – Morning recess
11:30am – Middle session
12:30pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Afternoon Session
3:00pm – End of school
Falls Creek Primary School has a range of policies that are informed by the guidelines and information in the Department of Education Policy and Advisory Library.
These policies are approved by the School Council where required and can be downloaded using the links below.
The Department has developed a Schools’ Privacy Policy and related documents for all Victorian schools to implement.