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
5129.01 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 1C
5129.01 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 1C Names
Back Row L2R Unknown Michael Siobecki Matthew Phillips Mark Gowans Mario Benzel Unknown Unknown Unknown
Second Row L2R Unknown Unknown Unknown Pauline Shaw Unknown Annette Hartman Julie Shaw Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Front Row L2R Peter Young Unknown Offie Michelle Grieg Lydia Hyett Unknown Unknown Greg Wilson Unknown
5129.02 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 2E
5129.02 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 2E Names
Back Row L2R Gary James Laxo Dean Chanbers Ann Slattery Unknown Colin Phillips Billy David Sultans Unknown
Second Row L2R Debra Bristow Tanya Berry Susanne Phillips Camille Hatzegorgio Unknown Mrs Ewels Valya Juchima Sandra Cipriani Donna Vassalo Karen Mills Unknown
Front Row L2R Ross Vines Paul Berry Bruce Marchment Matthew Enever Stuart McKay Gordon Rae Murray Lukiane Lazo
5129.03 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 3 4 5 6
5129.03 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 3 4 5 6 Names
Back Row L2R Unknown Greg Jefferd Peter Haynes Sam Folino McDonaki Unknown Peter Paskowicz Brett Scholes Unknown Unknown Unknown
Second Row L2R Unknown Sharon Bristow Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Sharon Ormston Unknown Unknown Unknown
Front Row L2R Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Johnson
5129.04 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 3 4Y
5129.04 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 3 4Y Names
Back Row L2R Craig Galloway Unknown Peter Robinson Bruce Willaton Bradley Lukane Peter Wilson Mark Lewis Kurt Rundell John Keating Unknown
Second Row L2R Narelle Trainor Margaret Caddick Debra Sandra Ormston Gordaro Unknown Jenny Farrugia Unknown
Front Row L2R Steven McIlwaine Kim Van Ardel Unknown Tijan Knight Unknown Kathy Hoban Lisa Holden David Ford
5129.05 - Albion State School 1976 Grade 5 6
5129.06 - Albion State School 1976 Staff
5129.06 - Albion State School 1976 Staff Names
Back Row L2R Mrs Lorna Stainer Mrs Maree Doherty Miss Glenda Galbraith Mr Peter OBrien Mr Tim Godbor Miss Reeve Yoffe Miss Maureen OMahony Miss Sue Howell
Front Row L2R Mrs Cathy Williams Mrs Wilma Fielding Miss Kerry He Mr Paul Clancy Miss Maree Higginson Mrs Lois Ewels Mrs Marlen De Lorenzo
Absent Mrs Diana Schultz
