Local education for bright futures at Olivine

Putting down roots in a new neighbourhood isn’t just a question of establishing a place to call home, it’s a choice about the kind of life that will shape your family’s future for the better. 

At Olivine by Mirvac, that bright future starts with excellent education options on your doorstep. From kindergarten all the way through to Year 12, Olivine kids can learn locally, staying intimately connected to their community during the most formative years of their lives. 

For parents and caregivers considering where to enroll the next generation in quality education, there’s no need to hit the books. We have you covered. 

Donnybrook Primary School

Donnybrook Primary School is a newly-built, co-educational government primary school at the heart of Olivine. Focused on providing inclusive education to children of the surrounding community, it opened its doors in early 2023, taking enrolments from Prep to Grade 6. The school boasts brand-new facilities for lessons, sports, and recreation, with the engaging and passionate David Williams as school principal. 

According to Principal Williams, Donnybrook Primary  School values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. A high emphasis is placed on the development of social-emotional learning of every child, making the school a safe and happy place for great learning to occur.

Enrolmentdonnybrookps.vic.edu.au
Fees: State school, no fees
Years Levels: Primary School: Prep to Grade 6 as of 2023
Location: 145 Olivine Blvd, Donnybrook
Facilities:
• Two learning neighbourhood buildings with general purpose classrooms
• Flexible and collaborative teaching spaces
• Administration building with a library, staff offices, and amenities
• Specialist teaching areas for science and food technology
• A community hub building with a competition-grade gymnasium, canteen, music and drama space
• Two outdoor hardcourts and a sports field

Donnybrook Primary School Kindergarten

Currently under construction, the new building for Donnybrook Primary School Kindergarten is set to open in Term 1, 2024 and will provide 33 approved kindergarten places for the growing Olivine community. A further 66 places will open in Term 1, 2025. 

For parents planning to send their children to Donnybrook Primary School, the kindergarten offers not only convenient and close-to-home care for younger children but also a smooth transition into school.

Enrolment: Enquire at donnybrookps.vic.edu.au
Fees: State school, no fees
Year Levels: Kindergarten: 3 and 4-year-old children
Location: 145 Olivine Blvd, Donnybrook
Facilities:
• 3 kindergarten rooms by Term 1, 2025
• Co-located with Donnybrook Primary School (listed above) with access to shared facilities and amenities

Hume Anglican Grammar Primary & Secondary School

The brand new, co-educational Hume Anglican Grammar School is located at 40 Eucalyptus Parade within the Olivine community. This state-of-the-art facility opened its doors in 2019 and offers affordable, independent, fee-paying primary and secondary education. The school is based on a huge 8-hectare site and has a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities on offer.

School Principal Bill Sweeney says: “At Hume, there is nothing more important than providing a stimulating, nurturing, relevant and rigorous education for our young people, with well-being at the core. They learn in an environment where they can achieve academic excellence, live our values, and actively engage in lifelong learning.”

Enrolment: www.humegrammar.vic.edu.au/enrolment/apply-now
Fees: Yes, find out more here
Years Levels: Primary School: Prep to Year 7 as of 2023, Secondary School: Year 8 as of 2024, Year 12 by 2028
Location: 40 Eucalyptus Parade, Donnybrook
Facilities:
• An expansive 8-hectare site encompassing a creative and contemporary plan for open, environmentally friendly spaces. 
• A broad-based curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Technology, Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama), Health, Physical Education, LOTE (Italian), and RAVE (Religious and Values Education).
• State-of-the-art learning areas
• Sporting facilities
• Adventure playgrounds
• Access to adjacent ovals and community amenities

 

 

 

 

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