Village School Tour
The Village School moved to its present site in 1985. It sits on 10 acres near Brushy Creek in Croydon North (a North Eastern suburb of Melbourne, Australia).
The grounds include buildings for the four class groups as well as a drama room, library, kitchen and offices; enclosing a central courtyard area. Outdoor performances can utilise the paved amphitheatre as well as our new gazebo. Several shaded outdoor play areas allow for a diversity of play experiences. The farm enclosure and paddocks provide a home for the school's animals.
Village School Wetlands Project
The Village School Wetlands Project consists of two ponds created by the school and one billabong created as a result of a Yarra Water creek diversion. The wetlands spans the school and Yarra Water land and includes a walking path for community use. It was developed by the school with community involvement in the early to mid 1990's to encourage wildlife back into the urban fringe area and is used for regular student activities.
New buildings
New buildings are in the process of being constructed. The first building has been completed and work has begun on the next one.
For a personal visit to our school please see our Diary page for the next school tour or call our office to arrange a convenient time.
After School Care
The After School Care program operating hours are 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. This is provided by Extend(Australia) Pty Ltd. You can contact Extend on 1300 366 437, or view their website at www.extend.com.au
Fees for After School Care are:
$16.50 for a permanent booking and $18.50 for a casual booking per child per session. An annual registration fee of $20 per family applies.
Child Care Benefits and the 50% Rebate applies for families which link their children to the Extend program.
Curriculum days will be delivered 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at $55.00 and early release days delivered at the end of a school term will be $8.00 per extra hour of care.
Extend offers over 400 individual activities including art, athletics, ball games, basket ball, beading, bubbles, card making, chemistry, collage, construction, cooking, cricket, dance, decoupage, drama, finger puppets,football, gift box making, golf, indoor sports, insects, jewellery making, mask making, matchstick craft, minor games, mosaics, obstacle course, race cars, rounders, soccer, stickers, teddies, water colours, water science, and much much more. Extend also has Homework Club for children who need structured guidance and the opportunity to complete homework at the end of the day.
