Village School
Independent Primary, Croydon North, Victoria, Australia
In 1982, three dedicated teachers set up Village School, an independent primary school broadly following the educational aims of J.S. Bruner. Today this style of school is known as a democratic school.
The Village School moved to its present site in 1985. It sits on 10 acres near Brushy Creek. Between 55 and 80 children attend the school each year, guided by 5 permanent teachers, a part-time language teacher, an equestrian instructor and various coaches, mentors and parents sharing their specialist skills with the students.
Q: Why do we provide an alternative to mainstream primary school?
A: Because we don't want our children to "turn off" school.
We aim to inspire young children to discover and learn in a supportive, caring environment.
We celebrate individual differences while at the same
time encouraging children to develop an awareness of their place in Australian society and the global community, and to grow to understand
their role in supporting and caring for each other, all living creatures and the natural environment.
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In depth detail found on the downloads page.
Fees are listed in the Enrolment Form Document
News
New Buildings
The first building's construction has been completed and we have now moved into our beautiful new classrooms! Everyone is very excited to experience the new space and superb learning environment! Additional ones to come! Plans for all the buildings can be seen in the staff room.
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Dates for Village School Tours: Diary
New website for parents launched by AISV www.independentschoolparents.com.au
Children at Village School enjoy learning, as they are guided to develop their own curiosity in topics, resluting in higher understanding of school subjects, and better learning, as well as longer retention.
This aim has been discussed by the Department of Education and Training.
Village School provides the unique environment in which to implement this with ease due to smaller class sizes and its carefully planned philosophy.
Village School Philosophy
Village School is an independent, non-sectarian and
non-denominational primary school having no specific
affiliations with any other educational establishment or
educational system.
Village School’s educational
philosophy is underpinned by the concept of liberalism and
tolerance, and promotes humanitarian concerns such as
inclusiveness, equity and universal rights. It follows that
Village School does not endorse or favour any particular
religious, cultural or political belief but prefers to consider
and compare all ideas and doctrines in the spirit of
intellectual inquiry.
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