Welcome to Nungurner Primary School
The school motto, 'Nungurner, the small school with a big heart', reflects our happy, secure, learning environment.
Nungurner Primary School, No. 4226, was established in 1924. The school is located in East Gippsland in a quiet, rural, bushland setting a short distance from the Nungurner Jetty and the Gippsland Lakes. Excursions to the jetty to learn about the local environment and try a spot of fishing help to develop students' appreciation of the beautiful environment they have the privilege to learn in.
The school buildings are sited in attractive surroundings featuring several outdoor playing areas including playing courts, adventure playgrounds, a large shade-covered sandpit, quiet seating areas and a large oval.
The school motto, 'Nungurner, the small school with a big heart', reflects the happy, secure environment where small really does allow for big in terms of individual care and individual growth of every student's needs.
Recent News & Coming Events
To find out what's been happening at our school lately go to our Newsletters Page and click on the link to our latest newsletter.
To find out what important events are coming up at our school, check out our Calendar of Events by clicking here.
Our Staff:
- Principal: Emma Steele
- Teacher: Katherine Sharpley
- Teacher: Ashleigh Wust
- Art & PE Teacher: Jobi Laybourne
- French Teacher: Emmanuelle Samson
- Business Manager: Vicki Fraser
- MARC Van (library): Peter Robertson
- Education Support: Rebecca McLaren
- Edcuation Support: Michele Donnelly
Parent Involvement
Parents are always welcome at school. Please let staff know if you would like to help out in any way.
Some general ways to help are:
- reading with the students
- attending working bees (generally one per term)
- volunteering to teach special lessons or clinics in your area(s) of expertise (art, sport, music, gardening, etc.)
- supporting market days and other fundraising efforts.
- We will also need parents to help on the School Council. Please talk to the Principal if you are interested in this area.
School Council
Our school council is made up of staff, parent and community members
who work in consultation to the Principal to ensure the needs of
parents and community are met within the school.
Council members are active in informing policy, establishing the broad
direction and vision of the school and creating interest in the school
within the wider community.
School council officers are elected in Term 1 each year and meet twice a term at the school.
If you have an interest in participating in school council, please contact the principal.
School Bell Times
| First session | 9.00 - 11.00am |
| Morning Recess | 11.00 - 11.30am |
| Second session | 11.30am - 1.30pm |
| Lunch is eaten indoors | 1.30 -1.45pm |
| Outdoor Play | 1.45- 2.15pm |
| Third Session | 2.15 - 3.15pm |
We recommend that children arrive between 8.45am and 8.55am each day. School begins at 9.00am. This allows time for morning routines and greeting friends and teachers.
PLEASE NOTE: A free Breakfast Club Program is available from 8.15am each morning for all students.
Click here for more information about the daily schedule
Term Dates 2021
| Term 1 | 28th January - 1st April |
| Term 2 | 19th April - 25th June |
| Term 3 | 12th July - 17th September |
| Term 4 | 4th October - 17th December |
Our School Zone
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au. Findmyschool.vic.gov.au hosts the
most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2020 onwards.
Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school,
which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.
The Department provides guidance through the School Placement Policy to ensure that students
have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose
other schools, subject to facility limitations.
You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions
on the Department’s website under School zones.