Articles tagged: Colac West Primary School

New opposition to demolition
Colac residents have launched a petition to stop the demolition of a school’s historic main wing.

New wing on way for West
Colac West Primary School will get a brand-new building under a promised upgrade, with the school’s historic main wing to be demolished.

Students learn tools of trade
Colac West Primary School students have tried their hand at beginner building and carpentry with volunteers.

West upgrade gets full funding
Colac West Primary School will be able to deliver a key $10.2-million project after receiving full funding in the State Budget yesterday.

West still waiting on funding clarity
A parent and school council representative says the community is still hoping for talks with the State Government about critical upgrade funding.

Colac West learning outdoors
Colac West Primary School students headed out to Kawarren’s Birnam Station during Landcare Week to participate in their weekly nature school program.

Centenary celebrations begin
Colac West Primary School has started celebrating 100 years of providing education to the Colac community.

PHOTO FEATURE: West primary puts creativity on show
Colac West Primary School students have showcased their creativity in an art exhibition for parents and other family members.

State budget cash to plan school upgrades
Colac and district schools and coastal management will receive a boost thanks to yesterday’s state budget.

Young martial artists shine
Colac West Primary School students have channelled the motto “be strong, be calm, be kind, try hard” to learn life skills through martial arts.

Fiction comes to life for Book Week
Colac West Primary School students and staff put on a colourful show for their annual Book Week celebrations.

Fantastic morning for Zumba
It was an energetic start to the morning for Colac West Primary School students and staff, as they took part in a whole-school Zumba class.

Schools hold steady with lower absences
A Colac high school and primary school say they are experiencing low student and staff COVID-19 absentee rates but remain wary of possible spikes, encouraging people to stay home when unwell.

School upgrade going smoothly
Renovations at Colac West Primary School are progressing well, and students and teachers will likely avoid moving into portable classrooms as originally planned, thanks to the continued work during the school holidays.

Big reading effort for special cause
Colac and district’s enthusiastic readers had a successful month raising money and awareness for multiple sclerosis.

Smiles for remote learners
Colac West Primary School students and siblings Oliver and Liliana McCarthy are keeping each other company in their remote learning period during Victoria’s lockdown.

A class act in pyjamas
Colac West Primary School students and staff might have saved a bit of time getting ready for school this week.

Architect appointed for school refurbishment
The State Government says it is continuing to make progress on half a million dollars’ worth of Colac primary school projects.

School renovation starts
“We have a really proud history but also a really bright future.”

Graduation go-ahead
Year 12 and Grade Six students will be able to celebrate their school graduations this year, but their families won’t be able to witness the ceremonies in person.

Navigating a strange period
Today we hear from Colac West Primary School Grade Five-Six teacher Jane Hutson.

