Welcome To Buninyong Primary School
Buninyong Primary School is located in the beautiful township of Buninyong on the southern edge of Ballarat. The school currently has 560 students and runs 25 classrooms. The school is dual campus with 23 classes running at Buninyong and 2 at Scotsburn. The 2 classes at Scotsburn are multi-age, one for grades P-2 and the other 3-6.
The school maintains a strong sense of community and communication among parents, children and staff. There is a very high level of parental support and involvement, actively encouraged by our “open door” policy. The school has an excellent reputation within its local community, an extremely professional staff and high performing students. The blend of youth and experience within the staffing profile provides opportunities for continuing to develop a highly skilled staff team and to continue to produce successful student outcomes.
The school offers every student a comprehensive seven year sequential program in all key learning areas, complemented by the whole school approach to the development of social and interpersonal skills and personal learning. The introduction of Victorian Essential Learning Standards and the Principles of Learning and Teaching supports the focus on improving teaching and learning. Whole school delivery of curriculum and seamless transition throughout a student’s learning journey, guide developments in program delivery and monitoring student achievement. A rich curriculum includes Art, Music, Physical Education, and LOTE (Japanese) and a Camping program that continues to expand.
The strong history of technology development within the school will continue in preparing students for their future. All classrooms are well equipped and conducive to effective learning, including interactive whiteboards and computers at a ratio of 1:4.
In recent years we have worked hard to personalise learning for every student, aiming to gradually develop independence and responsibility along the way. We have also placed considerable emphasis on making sure students are in touch with their learning. This has required our teachers to be more explicit with their teaching, making sure students know what they are learning and why. This has also required our students to be involved in setting goals, completing self-assessments and engage in discussions about their learning.
The school has outstanding facilities, including a full sized gym, library, art room, computer lab & music room. We have just opened our brand new building with six state of the art learning spaces. This building takes us to 22 permanent classrooms, which is fantastic. We have beautiful grounds, which are set for further upgrades in the near future.
Buninyong Primary School is a great place for children, parents and staff and will continue to provide positive education outcomes for the students so that they can achieve to their full potential and become productive members of the community.
