On Wednesday 23rd February 2005, after a two year project of research and interviews with pupils, workers and staff, 'The Lighthouse on the Boulevard' (a history of the RVIB) was launched. MC Michael Walsh introduces Vision Australia CEO Gerard Menses, author Dr Judith Buckrich, participants Reuben Ryan, Steven Hurd, David Blyth and Deputy Mayor of Melbourne Gary Singer who spoke at the launch. Barry Palmer provided a musical interlude. Afterwards books were signed and the crowds mingled.59 digital images of book launch at Ormond Hallroyal victorian institute for the blind, michael walsh, gerard menses, judith buckrich, reuben ryan, david blyth, gary singer, dorothy hamilton, michele prentice, don draffin, steven hurd, barry palmer, csilla kosa, corey nassau, fiona smythe, malcolm fraser, susanne webster, carol o'reilly, kevin murfitt, eileen ayre, roselyn bates, carol mcgowan, graeme mcgowan, jess blyth, edward (ted) hanlon, quentin christensen

The current school, Albion Primary School, No 4265 opened in 1926. It was built on a site once owned by John Fitzgerald (1850s). The land was later acquired by H. V. McKay who had transferred his Sunshine Harvester Works to the area in 1905 - 7. In 1920, the Albion railway station was moved nearer Ballarat Road at the request of Mr McKay. More people came to live in the area including soldier settlers.Albion Primary School's mission is to 'Aim High' in all we do so that our students grow to be socially capable, reach their full academic potential and become caring, respectful community minded people. Albion Primary School is located in a residential area in Albion, a small pocket of the local government area of Brimbank, approximately 10 kilometres west of Melbourne and was established in 1926. Our current enrolment is 199 students. We have a rich cultural diversity amongst our school community. The school is set around a courtyard with spacious playing areas including a grassed oval, running track, games courts, an adventure playground, sand pit, jumping pits, shady courtyard and garden areas, a vegetable garden and fruit tree orchard. As well as classroom groups, we have our learning teams, student house groups (siblings are allocated to the same house) and a Junior School Council. The school has four main buildings. All classrooms have air conditioning and interactive screens. Block A houses classrooms, staff areas and the administration offices. Our newest building has classrooms and some small group/office spaces. Block B includes our library, canteen and a multi-purpose room used for indoor physical education, Perceptual Motor Program, drama, visiting performers, and community activities. Block C houses classrooms and specialist rooms. We expect and receive the best from our students in terms of their learning and behaviour. The school’s dedicated and effective staff is strongly committed to helping students achieve personal, behavioural, social and academic success. In terms of learning, the highest priority is placed on the work in English and Mathematics. We also have a range of specialist and extra-curricular programs that we provide. Our specialist teacher-librarian is involved in reading extension programs that support development in literacy. All children are able to develop their artistic abilities through visual arts and music program. Our music program is supported by the Australian Children's Music Foundation. A specialist Physical Education teacher provides lessons for all children as well as the opportunity for students to participate in organised lunch time sporting competitions between the house groups. Auslan is the additional language all students learn at Albion. All children participate in a student wellbeing program that focuses on developing strong connections and a sense of belonging within the school. Our school student leaders participate in programs that help develop their leadership skills. 5127.01 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 1A 5127.01 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 1A Names Back Row L2R Peter Robinson Unknown Unknown Mark Lewis Unknown Unknown Second Row L2R Unknown Unknown Unknown Lisa Harrison Unknown Third Row L2R Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Sandra Ormston Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Front Row L2R Unknown David Ford Unknown Unknown Unknown Craig Galloway Unknown Unknown Unknown 5127.02 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 1C 5127.02 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 1C Names Back Row L2R Gordon Rae Unknown Darren Parfrey Stuart McKay Unknown Brett Sivies Scott Hills Teacher Mrs Bowie Second Row L2R Valya Juchima Sandra Cipriani Third Row L2R Diana Rampersthammer Unknown Sharon Farugia Alison W‎ilson Susanne Phillips Lisa Talbot Unknown Jackie Green Ann Borg Unknown Karen Mills Unknown Front Row L2R Unknown Brett Martland Mark Kennedy Lazo Unknown Scott Keating Unknown Gary james Joe Spiteri 5127.03 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 3 4B 5127.03 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 3 4B Names Back Row L2R Paul Lewis Unknown Unknown Unknown Webster Unknown Unknown Ashley Webb Unknown Unknown Unknown Second Row L2R Sheree Salveson Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Third Row L2R Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Front Row L2R John Argetto Robert Williams Unknown Stephen Harrison Unknown Unknown Craig Perry Unknown 5127.04 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 5A 5127.04 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 5A Names Back Row L2R Unknown Hastewell Unknown Unknown Unknown Naomi Duggan Unknown Richards Fay Jerves Unknown Unknown Third Row L2R Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Second Row L2R Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Caruana Robin Duckett Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Front Row L2R Unknown Dennis Wilson Paul Hallatsch Unknown Unknown Unknown Cameron Barnett Unknown Unknown 5127.05 - Albion State School 1974 Grade 6A 5127.06 - Albion State School 1974 Staff albion state school, albion primary school, adelaide street, albion