Historical information

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.

Significance

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.

Physical description

Collection of Digital Photographs

Inscriptions & markings

5112.01 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 1A Nativity Play
5112.02 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 1A
5112.03 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 1A Teachers
5112.03 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 1A Teachers Names
Miss Fleischer Miss Lane Miss Faux Miss Martin
5112.04 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 1C
5112.05 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 2B
5112.06 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 4
5112.07 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 4A
5112.08 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 5B Names
Top Row L2R Helen Sankey Unknown Unknown Guntis Kumpis Frankie Martin Unknown Unknown Janis Apolis Desmond Fry George Unknown Brian Martin
2nd Row L2R Constance Olga Sheila Vivian Hodgson Unknown Unknown Unknown Janice Roslyn Moore Unknown Gail Rothwell Ann Bannerman Unknown
3rd Row L2R Unknown Christine Unknown Barbara Martin Unknown Pamela Owens Angelian Sachow Unknown Lynette Suzanne Leonie Unknown Lynette Cardigan Unknown
4th Row L2R Unknown Unknown Unknown John Heaviside Rodney Sexton Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Teacher Miss Webb
5112.09 - Albion State School 1957 Grade 5A Trevor Jury Report Card